After a $15 million makeover, Levy Park in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood has reopened as a bright, engaging spot for the modern urban park-goer. A grand re-opening event this weekend drew big crowds.

The Houston park, which opened in 1941, was a baseball field and dog park that wasn’t always well-maintained. But after the redesign, the park has a children's playground with a colorful climbing wall and observation deck, an improved dog park, a performance pavilion, community gardens, a promenade, and a large activity lawn. 

Activities on the park’s calendar also appeal to the younger crowd, including yoga and meditation sessions. The park plans to have a year-round calendar of activities it will post on its website.

photo by Morris Malakoff courtesy of Levy Park Conservancy
photo by Morris Malakoff courtesy of Levy Park Conservancy
photo by Morris Malakoff courtesy of Levy Park Conservancy
photo by Morris Malakoff courtesy of Levy Park Conservancy