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Topic: Finnigan Park – Green Space & RecreationSource: Houston Civic GuideHours: Open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PMKey Feature: Youth Education Town (YET) built with NFL Super Bowl fundingPartners: Harris County, City of Houston, and HISD
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Good first step: Act Visit Finnigan Park or sign up for a youth program at YET
Search 'Finnigan Park Houston' or call Houston Parks & Recreation at 311 to ask about free programs for kids and families.
Finnigan Park is a free Houston green space with something for everyone — baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a swimming pool, and the Youth Education Town (YET) Center. The park is open daily and runs programs that serve the whole community.
You'll find baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a swimming pool. The YET (Youth Education Town) Center offers programs focused on education and community building. Admission to the park is free.
Head over any day between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. Check in with the Finnigan Community Center or the YET Center to learn about current programs and schedules. Before you go, keep the park rules in mind — no glass containers, no open fires, pets must stay on a leash, and vehicles should park in designated lots only.
Daily, 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Finnigan Park, Houston
This park is supported by a three-way partnership: the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the City of Houston, and HISD. That collaboration is what funds the educational and recreational programs here. If you're looking for other Houston Parks and Recreation spaces or HISD community programs, this park is a great starting point.
This park has a meaningful history. Annette Finnigan donated the land specifically to give Black Houston residents a new green space. Today, a partnership between the Harris County Commissioner's Office, the City of Houston, and HISD (Houston Independent School District) keeps the park running with educational, social, and recreational programs. The YET Center — built with NFL funding after Houston hosted Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 — adds even more resources for young people and families.
