West Oaks

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Our office is located in 11222 Richmond Ave Ste 225, Houston, TX 77082, nearby is West Oaks, Texas. West Oaks is a small subdivision in Houston, Texas. It is east of, and in close proximity to, Tanglewood proper. 

This neighborhood is part of the City of Houston zip codes 77043 and 77079. West Oaks has a mix of single family homes, townhouses, and apartment complexes. There are also some large apartment complexes in this area such as The Springs at Fairfax Apartments, Green Oaks Apartment Homes, Westbrooks Apartments, and Treehouse Village. The area is home to many larger retail developments such as Northpark Mall, Greenway Center shopping mall, Parkway Forest Town Center shopping mall, Austin Creek Shopping Center (northwest corner), Lakeside Marketplace (northwest corner), Briarmeadow Village (southwest corner), and the future West Oaks Town Center with over 100 retailers including restaurants such as Denny’s and IHOP, fast food joints like Subway and Chick-fil-A as well as local eateries including a Starbucks Coffee shop being built in the next few years. If you're looking for things to do in West Oaks you'll find several recreation facilities within a short distance including Willowbrook Park with an indoor ice skating rink that's open year round from 10am until 10pm six days a week; Harris County Sports Complex which includes tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer fields; Harry Pate Golf Course; Buffalo Bayou Park with its two swimming lakes Harris Lake (east side) and Sabine Lake (west side); Bissonett Bike Path; George Bush Park with its picnic areas; Caroline Caff

Transportation in West Oaks

West Oaks has easy access to Interstates 10, 59, and 90 and U.S. Highway 290. There are also easy access routes to Loop 610 and the Grand Parkway. Houston’s METRO light rail system passes through West Oaks with stops at the nearby Northpark Shopping Center and the Greenway Center. Houston’s bus system, METRO, also has a number of routes that service the area. Houston is also home to the Port of Houston and Houston Intercontinental Airport.

Important Locations in West Oaks

- Memorial Park: This park includes a large playground, a pool, two lighted tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts, and a small lighted baseball field. Memorial Park is located at the intersection of Memorial Drive, Greenview Drive and Greenway Drive. - West Oaks Town Center: This large retail development is at the northwest corner of Greenway Drive and Westpark Drive. Located in this complex will be a wide variety of shopping including a movie theater, restaurants, and a variety of other retail stores. - Willowbrook Park: This park is located at the intersection of Willowbrook Drive and Bissonnet Street. It includes a large swimming pool with multiple slides, a lighted tennis court, lighted basketball courts, lighted baseball field, picnic area, and playground. - George Bush Park: This park is located at the intersection of Westpark Drive and George Bush Drive. It includes a lighted softball field, lighted soccer field, lighted tennis courts, lighted baseball field, lighted picnic area, and playground.

West Oaks Neighborhood Parks

- Memorial Park: This park includes a large playground, a pool, two lighted tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts, and a small lighted baseball field. Memorial Park is located at the intersection of Memorial Drive, Greenview Drive and Greenway Drive. - West Oaks Town Center Park: This park is located at the northwest corner of Greenway Drive and Westpark Drive. It includes a swimming pool with multiple slides, a playground, picnic area, and a fountain. - Willowbrook Park: This park is located at the intersection of Willowbrook Drive and Bissonnet Street. It includes a large swimming pool with multiple slides, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a baseball field. - George Bush Park: This park is located at the intersection of Westpark Drive and George Bush Drive. It includes a softball field, a soccer field, a tennis court, and a baseball field.

What to do in West Oaks

- Swim at Memorial Park: This park features large swimming pools with slides, a picnic area and a playground. - Play at Willowbrook Park: This park features a large swimming pool with multiple slides, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a baseball field. - Enjoy a lazy day at George Bush Park: This park features a softball field, a soccer field, a tennis court, and a baseball field. - Enjoy a leisurely walk at West Oaks Town Center Park: This large park includes a swimming pool with multiple slides, a playground, a picnic area, and a fountain. - Enjoy an afternoon at West Oaks Town Center: This large complex includes a variety of retail stores and restaurants. - Attend an outdoor concert at West Oaks Town Center Park: This park features an outdoor concert venue. - Visit West Oaks Museum & Cultural Arts Center: This museum features exhibits on Houston history, Native American artifacts, and African American art. - Take a shopping tour at the Greenway Center: This center features a variety of stores including some large department stores.

West Oaks Neighborhoods Information

West Oaks is part of the City of Houston zip codes 77043 and 77079. These zip codes run from Friendswood to the east, through Bellaire, through the Katy neighborhoods and then to West Oaks north of the city limits. West Oaks is located between Katy and Pasadena on the north side of the city of Houston. West Oaks is part of the Harris County Precinct No. 1 and is represented by City Councilman Jack Christie. West Oaks is also located in the Texas State House District No. 18. West Oaks is a relatively newer community in Houston. The earliest land survey records show that the area was first surveyed in 1896. The community gained a lot of popularity in the 50’s and 60's with the development of the Northpark Mall and West Oaks Town Center shopping centers. West Oaks is conveniently located near Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 290, and the Grand Parkway. West Oaks also has easy access to Interstates 10, 59, and 90. Access to Houston’s METRO light rail system is also an easy walk from West Oaks. West Oaks is a relatively new community and is growing each year. There are many new apartment complexes and townhouses being built to accommodate the growing population. The area is also home to a number of new and expanding retail developments. A few of the new eateries and retail shops that have recently opened in West Oaks include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taco Bell, Subway, and Denny’s. The West Oaks area is also home to several recreation facilities such as Willowbrook Park with an indoor ice skating rink that’s open year round from 10am until 10pm six days a week; Harris County Sports Complex which includes tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer fields; Harry Pate Golf Course; Buffalo Bayou Park with its two swimming lakes Harris Lake (east side) and Sabine Lake (west side); Bissonnet Bike Path;

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