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Desert Ivy Park

4.6★ · 30 Google ratings · Houston, Texas

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At a glance
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Fri morningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈120 m² · larger than 8%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Desert Ivy Park
Illustrated map of Desert Ivy Park
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1Play area (2 on site)2Covered shelter~20 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of Desert Ivy Park, drawn from aerial imagery and mapped facility locations.
Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Bring sun protection
Reviewers praised the shaded areas, but arriving with hats or sunscreen is still wise given Houston's climate.
Great for a quick stop
The park works well as a cool-off point during a longer outing, like after a bike ride.
Well-maintained and clean
Upkeep appears consistent, making it a reliable choice if facility condition matters to your family.
Perfect for hot days
The splash pad provides a reliable way to cool off, making this especially worthwhile during Houston's heat.
Plan for street parking only
Arrive early or expect to search for spots along nearby streets, as there is no dedicated lot.

Distilled from 30 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 19610 Desert Ivy Dr, Houston, TX 77094
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

900 m away · Better for toddlers
1.0 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Desert Ivy Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
When is Desert Ivy Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Desert Ivy Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 30 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake