Our Parks
The Friends of West University Parks Fund (Friends) is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising funds for West University Place parks including improvement of parks and green spaces in the City of West University Place. See the list of parks below and view the park map. To see where the parks are located, please view the Map of West U Park Locations.
Colonial Park
4130 Byron (3.16 acres)
Established 1937
Amenities
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Family Oriented, Zero-depth swimming pool and play features
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Concession stand
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Multi-purpose party room
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Sand volleyball court
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Two lit tennis courts
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Playground equipment
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Pavilion
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Concrete walking/jogging track (7 laps = 1 mile)
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Little Free Library
West End (access via West Point Dr.)
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Two large party decks
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Picnic tables
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Benches
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Water fountain
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Grilling stations
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Available during pool off-season
Community Center, Senior Center & Library
6104 Auden
Amenities
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Rooms, including a large auditorium, available for rental for parties and gatherings
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Location of various recreation classes and programs
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Library operated by Harris County
Friends Park
3771 Rice (.17 acres)
Established 2007
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Designed specifically as a passive park
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Park enjoys a lush landscape with ample seating
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Several seating arbors
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Paved walkway
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Signature clock tower
Huffington Park
6204 College (.61 acres)
Established 1996
Amenities
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Playground Equipment
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Game and Picnic Tables
Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
6446 Sewanee (.34 acres)
Established 2017
Amenities
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Covered "Front Porch" Shade Structure with Rocking Chairs
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Large Open Greenspace
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Stream Bed with Button Activated Water Feature
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Log and Bench Seating
Judson Park
4201 Judson (.73 acres)
Amenities
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Lighted Tennis Court
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Playground Equipment
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Picnic Deck
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Walking Path
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Landscaping
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BBQ Grill
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Game and Picnic Tables
Liberty Hill
College St. at Northwestern
Established 1976
Amenities
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Gateway entrance announcing "Welcome to West University Place
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Dedicated as a park in 1976 as part of West University Place's bi-centennial celebration
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New entry point sign installed 2017
Recreation Center
4210 Bellaire Blvd. (5 acres)
Established 2010
Amenities
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Heated, indoor fitness and instructional pool
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Raquetball/Squash courts
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Cardio and Weight equipment
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Group exercise
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Enhanced leisure class offerings for children and adults
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Walking/Jogging Trail (4 laps=1 mile)
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Children's Fenced Playground
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Athletic Fields
Scout House
6108 Edloe
Amenities
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.17 Acres
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Primarily a scout meeting place during the week
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Available for rentals on the weekends
Whitt Johnson Park
6540 Wakeforest (.52 acres)
Established 1973
Amenities
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Playground equipment
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GaGa ball pit
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Spinner
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Picnic facilities
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Lighted basketball courts
