Donovan Park - Houston, Texas

Véronique La Borderie

Très agréable et très bonnes rencontres de bébés

rebecca schillaci

It was closed a few months we thought for repairs but don’t see any improvements. Missing and rotted boards here and there are a hazard especially to small kids. It doesn’t take much to repair theses ?

Kate Jurick

Very cute playground! Fenced in with 2 points of entry. Parking was a challenge but overall a good park!

schmitty247

Very nice wooden park. No bathrooms though. FYI, it’s street parking too. I didn’t have a problem finding any spots though, and it was in the evening.

j.m. slade

Very cool, and unique park in the Heights.
The bike trail runs right next to the park.
Ice cream, and sorbet at Cloud 10 Creamery is right across the street.

Here's a little history:

For five consecutive days in October of 1996, a close-knit community in Houston, Texas, rolled up its collective sleeves and built a lasting legacy for its children.
Families, neighbors, craftsmen, teachers, students, local businesses, and friends of Houston Heights joined together in a monumental effort to construct what is now The Heights Playground.
They worked from early morning until late night.
They sawed, drilled, hammered and painted.
They served food, tended minor wounds, and provided child care.
They gave their time, their skills, and their hearts, yet asked nothing in return.

Donovan Park is the Cinderella story of a formerly underutilized park transformed into a unique fantasy play-space through the power of community involvement.
Over a period of nine months, thousands of dedicated volunteers and supporters participated in the fundraising, organization, and building of a dream that became a reality.
Today, it is a place that sparks young imaginations, encourages social interaction among cultures, and serves as an inspiration to future generations.
Incorporating original ideas contributed by area school children, Donovan Park was designed by community-built architectural pioneers, Robert S. Leathers & Associates of Ithaca, New York.
With its railroad theme and Victorian-era turrets, the playground reflects the historic character of its surroundings.

It serves the neighborhood as both a distinctive architectural landmark and as a popular family gathering site where young hearts and imaginations can run free. It stands as a loving tribute to the children who inspired its construction and as a testament to the caring spirit of the Houston Heights community.

We no longer take reservations for the use of this park. It is first-come, first-served. Due to limited volunteer trash pick up, we request parties of five or more to take their trash with them. For the safety of our children, barbecue pits, open flames, and dogs are not allowed.

Laya

Loved visiting this park! Was surprised to see that it was gated, but it made for a worry free play day. My son is a true adventurer and the gate gave me some ease knowing he couldn’t wander off.

Scottie Nash

My 2 boys absolutely loved this park we were heated to the zoo and went here to.kill time until it opened...good environment lack of restrooms so catch a tree.

Bobbie Brody

Very quaint park in a stunning neighborhood. It was perfect for my boys to run off some energy! Cute neighborhood with local restaurants and shopping.