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MacGregor Park 4.5★ · 1725 Google ratings · Houston, Texas
✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Size
≈690 m² · larger than 82%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of MacGregor Park
This illustration reflects the real layout of MacGregor 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 bug spray in warm months
Mosquitoes are a recurring complaint, particularly around the swamp and bayou areas of the park.
Plan for multiple play areas
The park has at least three playgrounds with good variety, plus tennis courts, basketball, and a swimming pool.
Check pool operating status ahead
The swimming pool frequently closes due to staffing issues, so confirm it is open before planning a visit.
Visit on weekday mornings
Weekends draw large crowds, car shows, and rowdy activity, while weekday daytime visits are peaceful with better parking availability.
Avoid after dark
Safety concerns increase significantly at night, including carjacking and vehicle break-ins reported during evening hours.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 5225 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.9 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does MacGregor Park have restrooms? Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at MacGregor Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
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More Houston playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 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
