From an abandoned lot to a thriving beacon of community wellness—Palm Center Park gets a powerful new lease on life.

On a radiant Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, families, city leaders, and community champions gathered at 5400 Griggs Road to witness the joyous rededication of the Park at Palm Center—a space that now pulses with renewed purpose, vibrant activity, and lush possibility.

Originally dedicated in April 2013, the park has undergone a stunning transformation thanks to the vision and efforts of the TIRZ #7 Board, the City of Houston, and the Old Spanish Trail/Almeda Corridor Redevelopment Authority. Once a pioneering retail destination before the mall concept took hold, Palm Center is again a trailblazer—this time, as Houston’s model for health equity, green space revitalization, and food access.

Rededication of the Park at Palm Center

 The Upgrades Sparkle with Intention

Palm Center Park now boasts a brand-new splash pad, shaded picnic areas, barbecue grills, upgraded restrooms, and a jogging/walking trail that loops around a flourishing community garden. This is not just a park—it’s an outdoor living room for the neighborhood.

Kids squealed with delight in the splash pad while nearby, residents browsed a bustling Farmers Market filled with organic treasures like tomatoes, cherries, apricots, and the now locally famous black onions.

As one board member proudly shared, “I left with several bags of fresh produce—and an even fuller heart.”

 Sowing Seeds of Sustainability

Palm Center Park is home to one of Houston’s first urban gardens and the first space in the city to integrate fruit-bearing trees directly into its landscape. It's a community solution to food deserts—offering nourishment, education, and hope. The edible landscapes, supported by local volunteers, provide seasonal fruits while promoting healthy eating and teaching residents how to prepare garden-to-table meals.

 Civic Space and Social Grace

The park’s new pavilion and open-air gathering space are primed to host everything from neighborhood performances and educational workshops to joyous celebrations and civic forums. Designed to activate connection, Palm Center Park serves as a platform for Southeast Houston voices to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

 Rebirth of a Landmark

What was once a declining retail strip has now bloomed into one of Houston’s most successful community trail facilities. The rededication marks more than a ribbon-cutting—it’s a recommitment to inclusion, reinvestment, and restoration. It’s also an invitation to all Houstonians to witness what happens when equity, environment, and engagement come together.

 Calling All Volunteers!
With popularity growing, there’s a call for community heroes to assist in garden care, fruit harvesting, and leading nutrition classes. This isn’t just a park—it’s a movement.

Plan Your Visit

Palm Center Park
5400 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021
📞 (832) 395-7000 | Open daily until 5 PM
Highlights: Picnic tables · Splash pad · Farmers Market · Playground · Dog-friendly

🌟 Palm Center Park is proof that with enough care, collaboration, and community pride,

even the most forgotten spaces can bloom again.