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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.

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Colonial Park

4130 Byron (3.16 acres)

Established 1937

 

Amenities

  • Family Oriented, Zero-depth swimming pool and play features

  • Concession stand

  • Multi-purpose party room

  • Sand volleyball court

  • Two lit tennis courts

  • Playground equipment

  • Pavilion

  • Concrete walking/jogging track (7 laps = 1 mile)

  • Little Free Library

 

West End (access via West Point Dr.) 

  • Two large party decks

  • Picnic tables

  • Benches

  • Water fountain

  • Grilling stations

  • Available during pool off-season

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Community Center, Senior Center & Library

6104 Auden

Amenities

  • Rooms, including a large auditorium, available for rental for parties and gatherings 

  • Location of various recreation classes and programs

  • Library operated by Harris County 

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Friends Park

3771 Rice (.17 acres)

Established 2007

 

Amenities

  • Designed specifically as a passive park

  • Park enjoys a lush landscape with ample seating

  • Several seating arbors

  • Paved walkway

  • Signature clock tower

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Huffington Park

6204 College (.61 acres)

Established 1996

 

Amenities​

  • Playground Equipment

  • Game and Picnic Tables

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Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park

6446 Sewanee (.34 acres)

Established 2017

Amenities

  • Covered "Front Porch" Shade Structure with Rocking Chairs

  • Large Open Greenspace

  • Stream Bed with Button Activated Water Feature

  • Log and Bench Seating

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Judson Park

4201 Judson (.73 acres)

Amenities

  • Lighted Tennis Court

  • Playground Equipment

  • Picnic Deck

  • Walking Path

  • Landscaping

  • BBQ Grill

  • Game and Picnic Tables

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Liberty Hill

College St. at Northwestern

Established 1976

 

Amenities

  • Gateway entrance announcing "Welcome to West University Place

  • Dedicated as a park in 1976 as part of West University Place's bi-centennial celebration

  • New entry point sign installed 2017

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Recreation Center

4210 Bellaire Blvd. (5 acres)

Established 2010

 

Amenities​

  • Heated, indoor fitness and instructional pool

  • Raquetball/Squash courts

  • Cardio and Weight equipment

  • Group exercise

  • Enhanced leisure class offerings for children and adults

  • Walking/Jogging Trail (4 laps=1 mile)

  • Children's Fenced Playground

  • Athletic Fields

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Scout House

6108 Edloe

Amenities

  • .17 Acres

  • Primarily a scout meeting place during the week

  • Available for rentals on the weekends

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Whitt Johnson Park

6540 Wakeforest (.52 acres)

Established 1973

 

Amenities

  • Playground equipment

  • GaGa ball pit

  • Spinner

  • Picnic facilities

  • Lighted basketball courts

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Wier Park

3012 Nottingham (.88 acres)

Established 1939

Amenities

  • Playground Equipment

  • Picnic Tables

  • Two Lighted Tennis Courts

  • Basketball Court

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