The city of Houston has allocated funds for new playground equipment. A total of $1.3 million has been approved for this purpose.
This investment will benefit four local parks. The parks are located in the Heights, River Oaks, and Montrose areas.
Further details about the new playground equipment and the specific parks that will receive upgrades can be found through Community Impact, a local news source covering Houston and its surrounding areas.
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