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Topic: Finnigan Park history and amenitiesSource: Houston civic guideReading time: About 1 minutePark Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM dailyKey Feature: Youth Education Town (YET) built with NFL Super Bowl funds
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Good first step: Act Visit Finnigan Park with your family
Head to Finnigan Park and check out the pool, courts, and Youth Education Town (YET) programs. It's free and open every day from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Finnigan Park is a historic Houston greenspace with deep roots in the community. Named after Annette Finnigan, who donated the land so Black Houston residents would have a place to gather and play, the park offers sports fields, courts, a pool, and the Youth Education Town (YET) Center — all open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Finnigan Park offers baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a pool. The Youth Education Town (YET) Center is also on site, providing programs for youth. The Finnigan Community Center adds even more options for the neighborhood.
Head to the park any day of the week during open hours. Check with the Finnigan Community Center or YET Center to learn about current programs and activities. Follow park rules to keep the space safe and welcoming for everyone — no glass containers, no open fires, pets on leashes, and waste picked up and disposed of properly.
Open daily, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4900 Providence St, Houston
Finnigan Park is part of a broader effort by Harris County and the City of Houston to expand greenspace and recreational access across the region. If you enjoy community parks like this one, look for other neighborhood parks and recreation centers run through similar city-county partnerships.
This park was built on a foundation of community care. Annette Finnigan gave the land so Houston residents would have green space to enjoy. A partnership between the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the City of Houston, and the Houston Independent School District (HISD) shaped it into a hub for education, recreation, and connection. After Houston hosted the 2004 Super Bowl, the NFL contributed funds to build the YET Center — a resource that still serves young people today.
