Maplewood South–North, Houston facts for kids
Maplewood South/North is a friendly neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. It's found southwest of Downtown Houston and south of Uptown Houston. A newspaper, the Houston Chronicle, once said that Maplewood South has a very strong neighborhood group. This group helps make the area a great place to live. The neighborhood also has its own newsletter called The MapleLeaf.
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History of Maplewood South/North
Maplewood South/North was planned by a group of investors. By May 1965, most of Maplewood South was already built. At that time, builders owned all the empty lots in the area.
About the Neighborhood
The homeowners association helps manage both Maplewood South and Maplewood North.
Maplewood South is located south of South Braeswood Boulevard. It sits on both sides of Hillcroft Avenue. This area is close to U.S. Route 59, which is a major highway. This highway connects the neighborhood to Downtown Houston. Maplewood South is also near other Houston areas like Bellaire, Meyerland, and Sharpstown.
When Maplewood South first opened, houses had to be at least 2,000 square feet in size. In 1965, the Houston Post newspaper mentioned that houses needed to have designs that fit the overall look of the community.
Schools in Maplewood South/North
Kids living in Maplewood South/North attend schools within the Houston ISD school district.
Public Schools
- Maplewood North students go to Herod Elementary School, Fondren Middle School, and Bellaire High School.
- Some parts of Maplewood South (sections 6-8), west of Hillcroft, are zoned to Horace W. Elrod Elementary School, Fondren Middle School, and Westbury High School.
- Other parts of Maplewood South (sections 1-5), east of Hillcroft, go to either Parker Elementary School or Herod Elementary Schools. All of Maplewood South east of Hillcroft is zoned to Meyerland Middle School (which used to be Johnston Middle School). Students also have the option to attend Pin Oak Middle School. These students then go to Westbury High School.
Elrod Elementary School is actually located inside Maplewood South. Fondren Middle School, which serves the Maplewood area, was built in 1966.
Private Schools
There are also private schools in and around the Maplewood South/North area.
- St. Thomas More Catholic School, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, is located in Maplewood South.
- The Schlenker School is a private school for young children up to 5th grade. It is next to Maplewood North and is connected with Congregation Beth Israel.
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, for grades K-8, is also in the area.
Parks and Fun
Ron Meek Park is a private park located in Maplewood South. Right next to Ron Meek Park is the Lloyd Johnson Community Pool. Both the park and the pool are managed by the neighborhood group. The community even has its own swim team, called the Maplewood Marlins!
