I just visited this community center in order to vote for the candidates in the 2023 election…read more There were a lot of parking spots. It was easy for me to park. I was expecting a lot of people and long lines. To my surprise, it was so empty that I did not have to wait. The voting process was so smooth. The people were so helpful. The community center was a center of Democracy. Democracy forever!

Bayland Community Center is locates in the middle of Bayland Park and it is located in precinct 3…read moreof Harris County. It has many entrances to get here. But the closest one is Bayland Park Drive or Dunlap Street. I often get confused with Burnett-Bayland Community Center, which is 3 miles away on Chimney Rock. I believe Bayland Community Center is one of the largest in the area because I've never seen a community center this busy. If you look at the group calendar online, we can see it's filled with meetings from Monday to Friday. No wonder this is one popular early election site. The polling entrance is near Bayland Geriatric Health Center. There are many parking stalls. I don't think you have trouble finding one. Parking lots are in front, back, side and across streets in the sports arena and etc.

It was a nice experience to watch the my child cheer and sport the kids. The staff are very…read morewelcoming. They got new floors.

Have you seen a brand new community center completed with swimming pool and water features,…read morebasketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, cemented walking trail and a huge green space? Lucky for the residents nearby. I know this park is made for them by a few cues. I was checking out Wheatley High School before this weekend's big event and just happened to discover Finnigan Park. Driving here through Waco St got me kind of panicked. But once I entered this open modern space, my eyes lit up. I had a hard time to locate the park sign, so my search began. I saw the sign says, "Patrolled by sheriff..." wow, a person's name is on there. I walked the entire trail and saw few people walking and biking by. They looked at me like seeing an alien. Sure, I doubt any Asian would ever visit this neighborhood. These people dressed decent, unlike some youngsters with saggy pants on the streets of Sharpstown. Finnigan Park has a lot of histories behind, according to the city parks website (http://www.houstontx.gov/housing/20141201.html). I saw the monument says, "Partnership in Action" with Former Mayor Annise Parker and other dignitaries' recognition. I think the City of Houston did a good job creating a revitalized area for this neighborhood (http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/communitycenters/cc-finnigan.html). I hope the park remind the same shape in years to come.

Great business and loved visiting the Artgallery. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Lots off…read morebooks for sale too.

I got to check our the Jung Center the last time I was in Houston with my cousin…read more I have to say the experience was very peaceful and I have to say I felt like I was in a different world. I can't say I am very artistic, after being in The Jung Center, I do have a very different perspective on art. I'd say anyone that wants to walk away with a new perspective they should check TJC out!

This used to be our go to spot to take family that would come from out of town. At one point, we…read morepretty much all of them have already seen it, so we stopped going. To my surprise, my children recently said that they have not been there. They must have went when they were quite young and don't remember. It was worth going back to again for us. It's been at least 8 years since we've been there. And it is just as nice as it used to be. The lawn could look better, but there were children blowing bubbles and running around and a little stand selling cotton candy,  so it's got the cute factor to it. It's also the perfect price at free.99 There's a parking garage nearby to pay for parking, which I would definitely recommend, because tow trucks were coming pretty quickly to get cars that did not pay for parking. Even though it was a hot day, just standing next to the water wall had a nice wind and mist coming towards us that we obviously really enjoyed. We saw people taking graduation pictures there and their sweet 15 pictures. It's a great photo op. Overall--it's the perfect price, close to the galleria and worth going to at least once.

Looking for something to do in Houston? Check out the beautiful Water Wall. It's right around the…read morecorner from the Houston Galleria. Stay for a while and relax on the green. The sound of the water falling is calming. Beautiful views.

This modern building designed by PGAL architects is the City Hall and Civic Center of the City of…read moreBellaire. Completed in 2019, it is located next to Bellaire-Zindler Park and immediately south of a handful of good restaurants that front Bellaire Boulevard. There are several entrances and it is not immediately clear which is the main entrance, but the staff are friendly and will direct you to where you need to go. There is a large parking lot to the south of the building. The double yellow lines on S. Rice Avenue do not align with entrances of the parking lot, suggesting the city needs to repaint those, as everyone who needs to turn left out of the parking lot does so illegally.

Love the newly built civic center and city offices. We had our Bellaire Little League Parent…read moreorientation meeting last week. Facility was clean and easy to use. I am glad there are places I like this offered to residents of Bellaire. Parking was easy with the new parking lot.

Come for the architecture and stay for the unique maps, books and photos. Admittedly if you're in…read morethe area this is a great place to relax and think. If you have specific research needs on Houston and or maybe Texas and the adjourning Houston Public Library doesn't have it then by all means try them out. However I would say most people should come to the HPL first or search online before trekking down to facility.

This library and archive is one of three special collections libraries within the Houston Public…read moreLibrary system. Founded nearly 40 years ago, the extensive collections document the history of Texas and--primarily--the Houston area. The collections include: books, maps, photographs (approximately 4 million), architectural drawings, oral histories, Hispanic, and many archival collections. If you are interested in learning more about any aspect of Houston's history, this is the GO TO place. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive and the research room (known as the Texas room) is located in the historic Julia Ideson building, the crown jewel of Houston's historic public buildings.

One of my favorite community center in Houston. One good thing about it is that dedicated for the…read moredisable citizen of Houston, there's a gym and a indoor heated pool for people to use. There are also class and activities that are adapt for all kind of disability. It's a very safe environment. There is a park on the outside for everyone to use. This is the place for early vote site, that most people know for but this second home for a lot of people.

I came here to vote and it was such a pleasant experience! Wow. The line was kind of long but the…read morevolunteers were so efficient that it moved sooo quickly! I was very impressed. Their setup was very organized and even though the parking lot is kind of small, the fast pace of voting meant that the parking spots are emptying as more people are arriving. If you're looking for an easy and quick place to go vote, this is it!! Also, PLEASE GO VOTE!!!

First time here and I have to thank laufey for that. Had it not been for getting her limited…read moreedition bookclub card; not sure when I would have visited! First off if you are a Laufey fan and reading this before September 4, 2026 then speed (safely) on over and get yours before they stop! No registration or reservations needed. There is a dedicated parking for the library and it's free. You will enter from the Lamar Street and it goes down below the library. That the elevator to the first floor and it will get you to the lobby of the library. There is 4 floors. The lobby is primarily where you pick up hold, buy books on sale, kids play area, vinyl area, and exhibits. Then in the fourth floor you will find the program room, teens sections, and kids sections. Books for their age group will be in the section as well as some activities I only had time to peruse those two floors as I had to get my infant home. Now that I have a card and a good run through I'll be back! The gentleman who helped me get my laufey card at customer service was friendly and very patient with the line. Kudos to you for being professional and mindful to your guest!

One would think that as someone who doesn't read, the library is the last place I'd be. However,…read moreI've found the it to be a lot more pleasant than meets the eye and there are plenty of reasons to stop by. For instance: :: This location is the flagship of all HPL locations and consists of multiple buildings that include the Central Library as well. It is a massive city block with ample amounts of outdoor space with underground parking. :: The library card, MYLink, is completely free for Texas residents. Anyone who isn't living here can score a $40 annual membership. The benefits include free access to many of the libraries programs and amenities. This includes reserving rooms for study or meetings, indoor / outdoor WiFi, and even take home tablets and laptops. :: Speaking of the WiFi, it's fast. Taking a video call while streaming HD vids with zero lag is a wonderful thing. The coverage is extensive, with outdoor and indoor connectivity and I haven't found any dead zones just yet. :: Their outdoor area aka "Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza" is really a nice spot to gather and/or spend time in especially during great weather. :: The library closes every day at 6pm from Monday-Thursday and 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Late night library visits are totally not a thing. :: This might not seem obvious to first timers, but this is a lowkey excellent place for people watching. There are many interesting characters floating around the library, some of whom are utilizing it for shelter, restrooms, and likely the WiFi and computer usage. That being said, finding someone passed out in one of the meeting rooms and also out cold on a bench in the same day is rather impressive. :: My passport was expiring and renewing the process couldn't have been easier than filing my application here. They took my photo, helped with my paperowrk, and was very diligent with the timeline for rushed and regular delivery options. While it may seem cliché, this HPL is worth the visit since they have a little something for everyone. The staff is pleasant and it really is a quiet place to learn a little something, while doing a lot.