Humble ISD officials will celebrate the opening of a new “Wonders of the World”-themed playground at Willow Creek Elementary, with a dedication ceremony Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.

The details

According to an Oct. 23 news release, the playground is designed for children ages 5-12 and includes the following features:
  • A Pyramid of Egypt net structure
  • A Taj Mahal track ride
  • An Eiffel Tower climber
  • The Colosseum of Rome and the Great Wall of China play structures
  • Slides
  • Bridges
  • Climbers
The playground was designed and installed by GameTime, 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.