Humble ISD officials will celebrate the opening of a new “Enchanted Forest”-themed playground at Groves Elementary School with a dedication ceremony at 5 p.m. Sept. 24.

The details

According to a Sept. 4 news release, the playground is designed for children ages 5-12 and includes the following features:
  • A tree tower
  • A treehouse and fortress climber connected by bridges
  • Steppers and balancing challenges
  • Slides
  • Swings
  • Spinners
The playground was designed and installed by Lone Star Recreation of Texas, per the release.

Some context

The new playground is 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.