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"This park has deep roots in Houston history. It's named after Annette Finnigan, who donated the land to give Black Houston residents a welcoming greenspace. Today, it continues that mission by offering free and low-cost recreation, education, and community programs in one place."
Finnigan Park is named after Annette Finnigan, who donated the land to give Black Houston residents a new greenspace. A partnership between Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's office, the City of Houston, and HISD created educational, social, and recreational opportunities here. The park includes baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a pool. It is also home to the Youth Education Town (YET), built with NFL funds after Houston's 2004 Super Bowl.
6:00am to 10:00pm
Finnigan Park is named after Annette Finnigan, who donated the land for the park in order to give Black residents of Houston a new greenspace. The Finnigan Park Project, a partnership between the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the City of Houston, and HISD, was established to create educational, social, and recreational opportunities for residents. This park has baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a pool, and more! Finnigan Park is also home to the Youth Education Town (YET), which the NFL donated funds toward construction after the 2004 Super Bowl in Houston.
Learn more about facilities and programs at the Finnigan Community Center and YET Center.
- Visit the park at 4900 Providence St during open hours (6:00 AM–10:00 PM)
- Check the Finnigan Community Center for available programs and classes
- Look into YET Center offerings for youth education and activities
- Bring the family to use the pool, courts, or baseball fields
- Follow Harris County Precinct 1 (hcp1.net) for updates on events and programs
