Briargrove, Houston facts for kids
Briargrove is a friendly neighborhood located in Houston, Texas, United States. It's close to a busy area called Uptown Houston.
Briargrove started in the 1950s. Back then, most houses were one-story ranch homes. These were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Later, in 1986, the neighborhood changed some rules about building. These rules, called deed restrictions, allowed people to build taller homes, like 11⁄2-story or two-story houses. Because of this, some older ranch homes were replaced with newer, taller ones.
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Keeping Briargrove Safe
Fire Department Services
The Houston Fire Department helps keep Briargrove safe from fires. They have a fire station, Station 2, located at 5880 Woodway, right across from Tanglewood Park.
Police Department Services
The Houston Police Department also serves the neighborhood. Briargrove is part of their District 18 Patrol Division. This means police officers from this division regularly patrol the area.
Learning in Briargrove
Public Schools for Students
Public schools in Briargrove are run by the Houston ISD, which stands for Houston Independent School District. A person called Anne Sung represents this area on the school board.
Students living in Briargrove usually go to Briargrove Elementary School. After elementary school, they attend Tanglewood Middle School. For high school, students are zoned to Margaret Long Wisdom High School. However, students can also choose to go to Lamar High School or Westside High School.
Briargrove Elementary School is a large, modern building. It is about 93,500 square feet and can hold around 850 students. The school has a special design that groups different classes into "pods."
Sometimes, students living in the Briargrove Elementary area can apply to a special school called Briarmeadow Charter School. Another new school, Mark White Elementary School, opened in 2016. Students from Briargrove and nearby areas can also apply to this school.
There's also a unique school nearby called the T.H. Rogers School. This school is for students who are gifted and talented, deaf, or have multiple disabilities. It serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Private Schools in the Area
Besides public schools, there are several private schools near Briargrove:
- St. Michael School is a Roman Catholic school for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It's part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
- Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning is a private Islamic school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
- Awty International School is an international school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. It's located in Spring Branch. This school offers a French curriculum and an International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Public Libraries for Reading
The Houston Public Library has a branch called Jungman Branch in the Briargrove area. It's a great place to find books and learn!
Parks and Recreation
The city of Houston has two parks in the area for everyone to enjoy:
- Tanglewood Park is located at 5801 Woodway.
- Grady Park is located at 1700 Yorktown.
Local News and Media
To stay updated on what's happening, Briargrove residents can read several publications:
- The Houston Chronicle is the main regional newspaper for the Houston area.
- The Memorial Examiner is a local newspaper that is given out in the community.
- The Memorial Buzz is a monthly magazine. It shares stories about people, products, and services in the community. It is mailed to all residents for free every month.
Community Fun and Activities
For entertainment, the closest movie theaters are the Edwards Theatres Grand Palace 24 and AMC Studio 30.
If you're looking for a place to exercise or join community programs, the closest YMCA to Briargrove is the Trotter Family YMCA.
