Freed Park - Visiting Houston's Parks, One Week at a Time

Modified: Sep 11, 2015 by Jill Jarvis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · 4 Comments

Address:7020 Shadyvilla Lane, Houston, TX 77055

Just north of I10 and west of I610 is Freed Park. It is a sunny park with a playground, lighted sports field, 0.35-mile hike and bike trail.

The equipment gets a little hot because it's in full sun, but it's in really good condition and has great ladders, a rock wall and swings.

When we visited there was a lot of construction happening on the ball fields, but you could tell there was a lot of space to run. There is a community garden, lots of new trees being planted, new grass being planted, a volleyball court and soccer fields.

Right next to the park is a community center with a basketball court, fitness classes and a lot of programming for families. Go HERE for details.

This building also has a satellite office for the City Council District A.

Getting to the park I drove by really nice houses, which turned into apartment complexes right across from the park. There was a lot of visibility from the street and some activity at the City Council office.

My preference is always to be in a very urban spot so lots of eyes watching over the park, but this park had enough activity to make us feel safe. (If you frequent this park, tell us how it is when it's not a super hot in Houston... my guess is that there is even more activity!)

There is a big parking lot at the park and restrooms when the community center is open.

More Parks

About Jill Jarvis

Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

She is the mom of five and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

Comments

Monica R says

September 12, 2015 at 10:43 am

We just moved into this area near Freed Park. The park is super close to us. I take my kids out there just before sunset. My 4 year old loves the playground and my 8 year old loves all the room to throw a frisbee and bike trail. There are LOTS of free classes and activities for the whole family (lots indoors). There is lots of activity outside the heat of the day. The soccer fields are usually being used for practice or games. I use the track around there in the morning after carool. As you mentioned in the article there is always some kind of activity where you don't feel too secluded. I'm not sure what the construction is but they seem to be keeping it contained to an area not affecting most of park's features. Freed is a great gem of a park. I feel lucky to have it so close.

Reply
- Jill Jarvis says
  
  September 12, 2015 at 2:55 pm
  
  Thanks Monica!!
  
  Reply
Kathie Mcwhirter Meyer says

November 20, 2015 at 6:46 pm

we love freed park. we have been going there with our kids since 1993.we enjoy the play equipment and the little fire pits to make our "crabbie patties" on.lol.also my children done the after school programs and my youngest son now takes karate there.wonderful family place also birthday parties and its all free.just clean up after yourself..kathie meyer.

Reply
- Jill Jarvis says
  
  November 21, 2015 at 11:09 am
  
  Thanks Kathie!
  
  Reply

More Parks

About Jill Jarvis

Reader Interactions

Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply