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Levy Park is a vibrant urban space located in the heart of the Upper Kirby District of Houston.

The park’s thoughtful design features activity areas, a dog park, a community garden, the Children’s Park, and beautiful landscaping. Accenting the grounds are free, year-round passive and active programming in wellness, the arts, education, and recreation. Whether visiting the park for a special event, program, picnic, play date, or to enjoy the outdoors, Levy Park is an inclusive, space to connect, experience, do, and play.

Plan Your Visit

If you would like to support Levy Park, contact info@levyparkhouston.org for ways to get involved or donate here.

History

Levy Park is the result of a 1941 bequest from the estate of Leon Levy. In 2015, the Upper Kirby Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with the Upper Kirby District Foundation, undertook the transformation of Levy Park into a world-class park. The 6-acre park, designed by the Office of James Burnett and Natalye Appel and Associates Architects, reopened in 2017.

Levy Park Conservancy, an affiliate of the Upper Kirby District Foundation, is the private, nonprofit organization responsible for the maintenance, operation, and programming of Levy Park, a public City of Houston Park.

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Awards
  • ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award, Urban Open Space, 2018
  • ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award, People’s Choice, 2018
  • HBJ Landmark Award – Public Private Partnership, 2018
  • Paper City Design Award – Greater Good, 2018
  • ACEC Special Projects Gold Medal Winner, ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Awards, 2018
  • ACEC National Recognition Award, ACEC National Engineering Excellence Awards, 2018
  • ASLA Texas Honor Award – Design, 2018
  • Houston Press: Best of Houston, Best New Park, 2017
  • AIA Houston Urban Design Award, 2017
We moved to Houston last year and felt a bit out of place, but Levy Park made us feel right at home.
Valentina C. via Email
I absolutely adore this park! The classes offered are family friendly and promote healthy living.
Christina G. via Facebook
Best park in Houston!!! My kid only wants to come here since it opened. This place is even great when dusk starts to fall and all the beautiful lights create a great ambiance that makes you forget about the hustle and bustle of city life.
Jen G. via Facebook
Love love Levy park. The park is beautiful, full of different interesting areas for both adults and kids. There are clean bathrooms, attendants who are there cleaning the park and arranging the free programming, and plenty of parking in lots and street.
Melissa M. via Yelp
This park is what placemaking dreams are made of. SO much thought was given to hitting all demographics and interests.
Brittany S. via Yelp
Love this park. Well maintained and plenty of staff around. Usually a security guard as well. It's an easy park to spend a lot of time at with the play ground, putting green, art cart, games & book station. Definitely our favorite.
Kristen T. via Yelp
Fantastic! Well thought out. Impeccable restrooms. Vibrant. I’ve been very impressed, but the real judges were my 4 & 7y/o nieces: they love it!!
Luisger L. via Facebook
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