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Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields 4.1★ · 74 Google ratings · Houston, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Shade
At a glance
What visitors report about Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Water play
Splash pad on site Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Size
About 1,100 sq ft · bigger than 5% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Inspect equipment before use
Multiple reviewers reported rusted metal, corrosion, sharp edges, and falling plastic on playground structures.
Verify splash pad is operational
The splash pad has been reported non-functional for extended periods despite maintenance requests.
Use the pavilion building restrooms
Public restrooms are located inside the community center pavilion building, not readily obvious throughout the park.
Go for sports equipment, not just play structures
The park excels as a venue for organized activities with soccer fields, basketball, and tennis courts available.
Distilled from 33 visitor reviews.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 12200 Melrose Park Rd, Houston, TX 77076
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.5 miles away · Has restrooms
1.4 miles away · More shade
1.4 miles away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Does Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields have a splash pad? Yes. Visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Houston area typically run late May to early September.
Is Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 33 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; 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, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
