Humble ISD officials celebrated the opening of a new nest-themed playground at Autumn Creek Elementary School in late October.

The details

According to an Oct. 31 news release, the playground is designed for children ages 5-12 and includes the following features:
  • A three-story structure with an accessible route to the top
  • Five slides
  • Swings
  • Spinners
  • Activity panels
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.