Hermann Park officially opens newly renovated part of the park featuring carousel, rocket-ship slide

A part of Hermann Park with a somewhat checkered past is celebrating its new life this week after years of planning.

ByThe Hermann Park Commons , an area once known as " Kush Corner " due to drug use, is officially open in Houston after years of planning and renovations.It's officially the start of a new life for a section of Houston's Hermann Park that's undergone years of planning, development, and reconstruction.It's on the park's west side near Fannin and Cambridge and includes a new carousel, a rocket-ship slide, and plenty of places to relax.

The new and improved greenspace also features accessible spaces for all children to play, a splash area, and a renovated pavilion.The entire project took eight years to complete, according to Hermann Park Conservancy President Doreen Stoller.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

abc13houston /  🏆 255. in US

Houston Park Renovation Project Reconstruction Kush Corner Fannin And Cambridge

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Miller Outdoor Theatre raises the curtain on 2024 season at Hermann ParkThis year's roster of shows brings ensembles from around the city and beyond to create a season of more than two dozen shows.
Read more »

West Park Barber Shop owner set to open new West Park Barber School this springReporter at News 5 Cleveland
Read more »

Scene & Heard from Petco Park: Fans enjoy Padres/Aztecs doubleheader from Petco ParkHome opener gives sellout crowd something to celebrate; SDSU watch party starts strong, loses steam; best ballpark still has bad seat; parting thought for .394
Read more »

Park Ridge Park District hires DeKalb parks official as new directorBoard Members of the Park Ridge Park District hired John Shea Jr., the current executive of the DeKalb Park District, as the new Executive Director of the Park District in March. His start day is s…
Read more »

Illinois grant to help Elmhurst Park District open dog parkElmhurst Park District officials plan to repurpose a long-closed and vacant trailer park in unincorporated south Elmhurst as Canine Corner, the city’s first community dog park, with help from a $25…
Read more »

'We’re losing this park' — Protestors march in solidarity to save Cudell ParkReporter at News 5 Cleveland
Read more »