Humble ISD officials unveil 'Wizard of Oz'-themed playground at Greentree Elementary

Humble ISD officials celebrated the opening of a new “Wizard of Oz”-themed playground at Greentree Elementary School on Nov. 18.

The details

According to a Nov. 18 news release, the playground is designed for children ages 5-12 and includes the following features:

• An emerald play structure with multiple slides
• Climbers
• A ruby slipper slide
• Swings

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.

• Opened Nov. 18
• 3502 Brook Shadow Drive, Kingwood
• www.humbleisd.net/o/gte