Humble ISD officials will celebrate the opening of a new “Treasure Island”-themed playground at Pine Forest Elementary, with a dedication ceremony Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.

The details

According to an Aug. 29 news release, the playground is designed for children ages 5-12 and includes the following features:
  • A giant octopus with climbing challenges and slides
  • A sculpted treasure chest
  • Log steppers
  • Sensory panels
  • A pirate ship
  • Climbers
The playground was designed and installed by Lone Star Recreation of Texas, per the release.

Some context

The new playground is coming as part of the district’s ongoing campus playground revitalization initiative, which was included in the district's $775 million bond package approved by voters in 2022. Officials noted HISD playgrounds are open to the public when school is not in session.