New play structure at Bellaire's Lafayette Park now open

A brand-new play structure designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old is now open at Bellaire's Lafayette Park.v

What to expect

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Oct. 28 at the park—located at 4337 Lafayette St., Bellaire. The new playground structure will be in addition to the Bellaire park’s current amenities, which include:

• A dog park
• A youth soccer field
• Open green space
• Picnic shelter
• Picnic tables

According to city officials, the new play structure features age-appropriate equipment that encourages physical activity, imaginative play and social interaction for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Quote of note

Bellaire's Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Smith said in an Oct. 31 news release that the project was completed in partnership with the local nonprofit PATRONS for Bellaire.

“We are thrilled to work alongside PATRONS for Bellaire Parks to bring this much-needed addition to Lafayette Park,” Smith said. “This project is a great example of what we can accomplish when the city and our community partners come together to support our youngest residents.”

• Opened Oct. 28
• 4337 Lafayette St., Bellaire
• www.bellairetx.gov/1717/Lafayette-Park