Always looking for new parks to relax or exercise. This is close to my house so figured what the heck. It’s a cute little neighborhood park. Nothing special. Has all of the basics: a playground, lush trees, and tennis courts.
Gretchen P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Houston, TX
CUTE park. As in, cute little playground equipment with rabbits on giant springs, «toy» cowboys who hold up monkey bars, tall slides(medium tall by 60s/70s standards), wooden playground equipment. The only things missing were the tall slide, merry-go-rounds, and a jungle gym. However, the old(and now, kitschy), well made and maintained pieces make this one of my favorite parks in Houston. Also, its a piece of old Houston; it was established in 1926. This Rice University area park has a neighborhood organization that takes excellent care of the area. To the tune of $ 10,000 per year. As well they should, it’s one of the last bastions of built-to-last playgrounds. Steel and wood and charm, no plastic. Who doesn’t remember climbing on the pumpkin stagecoach at Pumpkin Park? Fleming Park is meant to be charming and unforgettable. If playground equipment isn’t your thing, there are plenty of picnic tables, oak trees, and general relaxation areas. A perfect pocket picnic park. There’s also a couple of tennis courts, two B-ball hoops, and a baseball diamond. There is no sign for the park, only a list of park rules and a community board. If you’re uncertain that you are at the correct park, look for a 15′ Totem Pole Bird House that was erected in 1991 by Fletcher Mackey. It is constructed of Cypress and Cedar Wood, ceramic, copper, and painted steel. One item of sadness, some idiot(s) stole the lamb spring ride back in January. There are signs on the community board with a photo and plea for its return. Rather, I should say«her.» She was named«Mary the Lamb.» Again, she’s very, very cute, has a snow white fleece, and a giant metal spring attached to her underside.
