Maplewood South–North, Houston

Maplewood/South North street sign along the Brays Bayou

Maplewood South/North is a group of subdivisions in Houston, Texas.

It is southwest of Downtown Houston and south of Uptown Houston.^[1]

S.K. Bardwell of the Houston Chronicle said that Maplewood South "has one of the largest, most powerful civic associations in Houston, and its residents reap the benefits each year in increased property values."^[2]

The community has The MapleLeaf, the community newsletter.^[3]

History

A group of investors platted Maplewood South/North.^[3]

Composition

The homeowners association covers Maplewood South and Maplewood North.

Maplewood South is south of South Braeswood Boulevard and lies on both sides of Hillcroft Avenue.^[2]

Government and infrastructure

The neighborhood is within the Houston Police Department's Southwest Patrol Division [1].

Maplewood South/North is in Texas's 7th congressional district [2].

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Maplewood South/North is zoned to Houston ISD schools.

Maplewood North is zoned to Herod Elementary School, Fondren Middle School, and Bellaire High School.

Portions of Maplewood South west of Hillcroft (sections 6-8) are zoned to Elrod Elementary School, Fondren Middle School, and Westbury High School. Portions of Maplewood South east of Hillcroft (sections 1-5) are zoned to either Parker or Herod Elementary Schools. All of Maplewood South east of Hillcroft is zoned to Johnston Middle School (with Pin Oak Middle School as an option) and Westbury High School.

Many private schools are in the area.^[2] The Schlenker School, an early childhood through 5th grade private school affiliated with Congregation Beth Israel, is adjacent to Maplewood North.^[4]

Parks and recreation

Ron Meek Park is in Maplewood South.^[2] Next to Ron Meek Park is the Lloyd Johnson Community Pool. Both the pool and the park are operated by the subdivision group.^[5] The community has a swim team, the Maplewood Marlins.^[2]

See also

Houston portal

References

1. ^ "Welcome to Maplewood South/North." Maplewood South/North. Retrieved on November 21, 2011.
2. ^ ^{a b c d e} Bardwell, S.K. "Civic goals pace Maplewood South." Houston Chronicle. Wednesday April 18, 2007. Retrieved on September 20, 2011.
3. ^ ^{a b} "1960-69 ( IN THE BEGINNING, JUST AFTER DARK )." Maplewood South/North. Retrieved on November 21, 2011.
4. ^ "Contact Us." Maplewood South-North. Retrieved on November 21, 2011.
5. ^ "Pool Facilities." Maplewood South/North. Retrieved on November 21, 2011.

External links

• Maplewood South-North
• Civic goals pace Maplewood South