Bridgeland Community, Texas facts for kids

Bridgeland is a large, planned community. It is located near Houston, Texas. The Howard Hughes Corporation built this community.

Bridgeland covers about 11,400 acres (or 46 square kilometers). It is northwest of Houston in Harris County, Texas. Major roads like U.S. Route 290 and Interstate 10 are nearby. The Grand Parkway also runs through Bridgeland. This big road opened in 2013.

Bridgeland is planned for 20,000 homes. About 65,000 people are expected to live here. Currently, around 8,500 people call Bridgeland home. The Howard Hughes Corporation also developed other well-known communities. These include The Woodlands. Bridgeland was named "Community of the Year" in 2009. This award came from the National Association of Home Builders.

History

Bridgeland is built on land that was once part of the Katy Prairie. A stream called Cypress Creek also runs through it. In the mid-1800s, European settlers started farms here. They grew crops like corn and cotton. They also raised cattle.

Later, in the 1940s, the land was mostly used for growing rice. This continued for about 20 years. After rice farming stopped, the fields became pastures for cattle. In 2003, about 10,167 acres were bought for development. New homes in Bridgeland began selling in 2006. In 2007, another 1,234 acres were added. This brought the total area to 11,401 acres.

Education

Students living in Bridgeland attend schools in two main districts. These are the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) and the Waller Independent School District.

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

Many students in Bridgeland go to schools in CFISD.

• Margie Sue Pope Elementary School
• Jim and Pam Wells Elementary School
• Sue McMichael McGown Elementary School
• Sprague Middle School
• Bridgeland High School

Pope Elementary School was the first school built right inside Bridgeland. It opened in August 2013. The Bridgeland community donated land for the school. Jim and Pam Wells Elementary School opened in 2017.

Waller Independent School District

Some parts of Bridgeland are served by Waller Independent School District.

• Robert Roads Elementary
• Waller Junior High
• Waller High School

Colleges

For students who want to continue their education, Lone Star College is also available.

Villages

Bridgeland is divided into four main areas called "villages." These are Lakeland Village, Creekland Village, Prairieland Village, and Parkland Village. Each village will have different neighborhoods. They will also have a village center. These centers will offer shops, restaurants, and fun activities. Schools and parks are also planned for each village.

A special area called Bridgeland Town Center will be central to all villages. This town center will be a place for shopping, working, and entertainment. It might even include hospitals and more schools.

Lakeland Village

Lakeland Village was the first part of Bridgeland to be developed. It has several neighborhoods:

• The Shores: This was the first area to offer new homes. It is surrounded by over 100 acres of lakes. It also has parks and trails.
• First Bend: This community welcomed its first residents in 2007. It has 402 homes and is surrounded by more than 60 acres of lakes.
• The Cove: This area is home to Margie Sue Pope Elementary School. It also has unique features. These include an aromatic garden and a lakeside maze. There is a central park with playgrounds.
• Water Haven: Development here started in 2010. Water Haven has about 22 acres of parks. Most parks have playground equipment.
• Lakeland Heights: This area was introduced in 2010. Its homes are designed in classic Houston styles. It will have a village center with shops and restaurants. It also has several public parks.
• Hidden Creek: Construction here began in 2015. Hidden Creek will have 1,000 homes. It will also feature a 20-acre park and 142 acres of lakes.

Parkland Village

Parkland Village is designed to feel like living inside a park. All neighborhoods are named after Texas State Parks. The street names relate to the history or nature of these parks. The first model homes opened in March 2018. This section will eventually have 3,100 homes.

Parkland Village includes neighborhoods like:

• Cedar Hill
• Cleburne
• Cooper Lake
• Enchanted Rock
• Honey Creek
• Kickapoo Cavern
• Longhorn Cavern
• Lost Maples
• McKinney Falls
• Meridian
• Mission Tejas
• Monument Hill
• Seminole Canyon
• Sheldon Lake
• Colorado Bend