Houston Playground

Born in Washington DC, Charles Hamilton Houston (1895-1950) dedicated his life to ending segregation. After receiving degrees from Amherst College, Harvard Law School, and the University of Madrid, Houston opened a private law practice with his father. During his life, Houston held positions with Howard University, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the International Association of Railway Employees, and the Association of Colored Railway Trainmen and Locomotive Firemen.

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Black History in NYC Parks

Learn about the trials and triumphs of the black experience in the United States and how New York City honors black history in our parks today.

Facilities

• Basketball Courts
• Handball Courts
• Playgrounds
• Spray Showers

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• Map
• Inspections

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• Houston Playground

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More About Houston Playground

Zip Code: 11212
Community Board: 16
Council Member:Rafael Espinal
Park ID: B363
Acreage: 0.92
Property Type: Jointly Operated Playground

Other Parks Nearby

• Powell Playground (0.06 miles)
• Howard Playground (0.17 miles)
• Carter G. Woodson Children's Park (0.26 miles)
• Dr. Green Playground (0.35 miles)
• Ocean Hill Playground (0.40 miles)