this park is very small and several of the gates to enter/exit were locked up. seems to have decent…read morescenery.

Helen's Park is a small park located in central Houston that is most known for offering great photo…read moreshoot opportunities! Dress nicely and bring a professional camera when visiting. Helen's Park is located near a neighborhood library and YMCA center. We always park our car at the YMCA next door and walk over. It's very peaceful here when there's not a crowd of people (which there usually is - everyone taking professional photos). The running water flowing through the middle of the park makes the environment very tranquil. The pictures below are from a cold winter day and don't do the park justice, but in the springtime when the greenery and flowers are in full bloom, I guarantee it is beautiful!

I am on a mission to visit all the cool parks in Houston and today we decided to take the drive…read more Once we arrived we had to figure out where the extra parking was located at the church but once we did we were ready to have fun In this beautiful day. My niece had a great time. The park is well spaced out and plenty of things for kids to do. The only draw back is not at fault of the park,it is in fault of the parents of the children at the park. I had to tell one little boy twice it to throw a big stick over the slide. All in all this is a cute park tucked inside of Bellaire.

This is a very nice park of "Alice in Wonderland". All area clean, great water spot for children…read moreand open spacious area. Nice trees, lawn, trash and recycle cans.

Great playground for active kids. There is a place for parents to sit. There are interesting swings…read morethat I have not seen in other places. There are interesting swings that I have not seen in other places.

Quaint little park for kids of all ages. There are two separate playing areas; one for big kids and…read moreone for smaller kids is located across the street. A couple of picnic tables are on site for families and friends to sit together and watch their kiddos. There are benches located around the park for people to sit and relax as well. There is also a swimming pool close by, but I believe it is for members only. During the summer, the parking lot is packed because of this. There is a port-a-potty on site, which earned this park one less star. It would be nice if they had an actual restroom with a hand washing sink.

Love this local park in Bellaire…read more From the Nature Discovery Center to the Texas Birdwatching Trail, there are so many interesting finds along the woodsy walk. The Nature Discovery Center was a favorite when my kids were small. Loved the bunnies, the Wiggles and Squirms classes and summer camps. From being summer campers to junior counselors, they really learned a lot about science and nature. They even hosted a booth about eating healthy for their Girl Scout Silver Award during Pumpkin Patch one sunny October weekend. Love birding? Check out the list of bird sightings. Saw a juvenile yellow crowned night heron recently. In some cultures, this is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Check out the turtles swimming in the small pond along the boardwalk. The park is free to visit. Parking is available both off Evergreen and Newcastle. Enjoy a walk in the woods in Bellaire.

The Nature Discovery Center is situated in Russ Pittman Park. The actual nature center building has…read morelimited hours. They are only open on weekends from June - August (10am-noon). Their hours during the school year (late August - late May) are Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-noon and 4pm-6pm. The surrounding park is open 7 days a week, 5am-930pm. The park is small but lovely. There are lots of little trails that help isolate you from the road/other visitors. I was impressed at how many benches & picnic tables there were throughout the park. Lots of places to stop and rest. A charming fountain. A few signs to let you know about local flora/fauna. A playground for kids. Even if you visit when the nature center is closed, they do have some outdoor cages with animals. There was a bunny cage although I think he was hiding. Also saw a possum -- Blossom was a cutie. There was also a turtle cage but they weren't there (gone for hibernation, apparently). There was also a large cage with doves. So there are some animals to see whenever you visit. Another major plus -- they have outdoor bathrooms! They are separate from the nature center. I always have to pee so this is a big draw for me. There are two parking lots -- one at the north area (by the nature center) and the other at the south area (by the playground). The parking lots are small but if you come early, it shouldn't be an issue. I'm not sure what the street parking situation is in the area.

this park is just not large. has pretty standard amenities. there's a playground and small field.read more

This is such a great little park! The sweet little boy I'm caring for lives in this neighborhood,…read moreand we go for walks every day. We stop here all the time, since he LOVES the swings. They have swings for the younger kids as well as older ones/adults, play equipment for younger and older children (they're separate), a cute little gazebo to sit under as you watch the children play, a tennis court, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, and even a little grill for lazy spring and summer bbq afternoons. There's a part of the field that can be used for sports games (baseball or even soccer), and there are even bleachers for spectators to watch. There's a nice trail around the park for anyone looking to get some exercise in. The only downside: there's a school next door, so it can get REALLY noisy in the afternoons when the kids come outside.

Cute park for children. There is an obstacle course that used to have a timer for the 8-13 yr olds…read more No, they don't specify an age range, but that is the age of children who like to challenge themselves on that parkour style course. There is also a Zipline style monkey bar that is really fun for that age child. The rest of the park caters more toward younger children. One valuable thing to know before you go is that half the park is sandy so plan shoes & clean up accordingly. The best thing about this park is that just outside the entrance to the park are restrooms & a filtered water fountain bottle filler. Very convenient!

What a lovely park! We spent an early morning here during a recent Houston visit and enjoyed the…read moresandbox area, toddler playscape and swings. The two things I loved most about this park was that the play area was fenced in (like most parks that you'll find in Europe - why can't that be the norm here?) and that the play area was heavily shaded. The park seemed both clean and quite popular - the longer we were there, the more families and kiddos rolled in. Parking is also easy peasy. Overall, a great park experience - especially for the babies/toddlers.

This is the main park of the city of Bellaire and is home to a swimming facility (Bellaire Family…read moreAquatics Center), tennis courts, baseball field (Bellaire Little League), an open air stage, a large pavilion and recreation center. It is immediately next to Loftin Park which has a large playground - essentially the two parks are one large park, and you won't notice the difference. It is a great place to walk your dog, meet friends for a socially-distanced picnic, take your kids to swim (for a fee), and catch Pokemon (the park is full of Pokestops). Our friends who are parents pointed out that the playground has a section for big kids, as well as little kids. Free parking is available on all sides of the park; this includes official park lots, the city hall lot, and street parking. What it is not: no BBQ pits, has walking paths but they are too short to be running trails. No food or beverage places, although a short 1-minute drive (or 5-min walk) north there are nice restaurants on Bellaire Boulevard. Before coronavirus there used to be small concerts at the main stage in the summer, as well as storytime at Loftin Park.

Love this place! Kids enjoy the swings, teens the little library and adults the walking trails…read more Lots of space and benches for games and picnics.

Nice neighborhood playground! Good size. Nice equipment. Neighborhood is quiet and homes are…read morenice, too!

This was a nice little park. Around 1830, there were a decent amount of kids and parents enjoying…read morethe park. One thing I noticed was the diversity of kids and adults who were in the area. I was with my son (3 years old) so I didn't feel like I was unwanted or in an area I shouldn't be. The houses around the park are massive and beautiful! Just sitting in that park watching your kid play and checking out the houses around me kind of gave me some motivation to maybe do better for myself. Weird thought lol, but I recommend just taking your kids there to play.