Let’s Play Houston is a collaborative initiative led by City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Houston Parks Board, and Houston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with companies, foundations, and private donors, to revitalize 25 neighborhood parks.
602 Beresford, 77015
PROJECT PROGRESS
The proposed improvements to Greenwood Park are intended to enhance accessibility, connectivity, and recreational opportunities while creating a welcoming space for park users of all ages and abilities. Park design is preliminary and subject to change.
Planned improvements under the Let’s Play Houston initiative include:
- New 2-5 year-old playground
- New concrete loop trail
- New multi-purpose sports field in southwest corner of park
- New shade structure for playground
- New exercise equipment next to playground (might be deleted from plan or reduced in scope due to budget)
- Improvements to parking lot
- New site furnishings including benches, picnic tables and trash cans
- Detention as required by City of Houston
Planned improvements by Houston Parks and Recreation Department (separate from Let’s Play Houston initiative funding):
- New 5-12 year-old playground
- Renovations to existing basketball court and pavilion
Accessibility and inclusivity features include:
- Accessible parking spaces
- Integrated shaded playground equipment and swings
- ADA accessible playground elements
- Accessible site furnishings throughout the park
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community engagement is at the heart of Let’s Play Houston to ensure improvements are responsive to the community’s park needs. Houston Parks Board partnered with local civic organizations and the council district office to gather feedback through a survey and various events in the neighborhood, including a pop-up event in the park on June 1, 2025, and a community listening session at Cimarron Elementary School on June 3, 2025. Planned improvements were informed by the feedback received. Special thanks to all who assisted with this effort.
