After the pooches wear themselves out,
head over to the nearby dog friendly
watering holes - Oak Forest Chill or the
aforementioned Cottonwood to cool down
with some cold ones.
But this park is more than just a dog park,
the kiddos too can enjoy the public pool,
baseball field and playground.
If you are into disc golf T. C. Jester Park
has one of the only parks in Houston.
The course is spread throughout the park
and offers a variety of challenges. Watch
pro-like players launching their discs
straight across the bayou or get in a little
practice yourself. Either way this is a fun
and inexpensive way to spend an active
afternoon.
Nestled in a residential neighborhood
near the intersection of West 43rd Street
and West T.C. Jester Boulevard, you'll find
Candlelight Park. Consisting of 9.53
acres which house a community center,
basketball pavilion and an extensive
playground area a great alternative for
indoor play in the warmer summer months.
Magnum Manor Park is a well-kept
secret in the Magnum Manor neighborhood.
Amenities include a full-featured
playground, multiple water fountains, picnic
tables, a tennis court, squash/practice court,
workout equipment and an asphalt-paved
track with an innter 1/3 mile and outer
1/4 mile route. A tennis court and 1/2 mile
running/jogging trails winding around the
park as well as a baseball field, playground
and plenty of shaded pcinic areas and
water fountains make this a gem. Throw in
the baseball diamond and the fact that this
nearly 7-acre parkland is well-lit at night
and this is one little gem that you must
check out.
Honorable Mentions:
Shepherd Park
Forest West Park
Whiteoak Bayou
