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Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields 4.1★ · 74 Google ratings · Houston, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Shade
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Water play
Splash pad on site Based on visitor reports
Size
≈100 m² · larger than 5%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Melrose Kids Play Park & Soccer Fields
25 m USGS NAIP 2022 · play area © OpenStreetMap
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2022. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — 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
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports
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.
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Mentioned by 5 visitors
Best for cooler months or early morning
The park offers good shade and is less crowded in off-peak times, making it more comfortable for young children.
Distilled from 67 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 12200 Melrose Park Rd, Houston, TX 77076
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 850 m away · Has restrooms
2.2 km 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
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More Houston playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 67 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
