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Bellaire is located in southwest Harris County off of 610. Its proximity to major Houston sports arenas, family friendly activities, cultural events, and the Medical Center puts Bellaire in a perfect position on the map.
Bellaire has many great neighborhoods to consider, such as Marilyn Estates, Braeburn Country Club Estates, Tanglewood, Braesmont, and many more! Neighborhoods.com is a great place to start to find out more about these neighborhoods and to begin searching for a house.
Why Moms Love it
Bellaire is a favorite of moms for many reasons. To see why, look at the activities and fun things around Bellaire for kids and families. Bellaire and Meyerland are in the heart of the Jewish community, with Houston’s Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and several smaller synagogues in the area. A few of our contributors live and love there for many reasons.
Local Family Favorites :: {Playgrounds, sports, activities, parks}
At HMB, we love family-friendly activities. If it’s hot outside {because, it’s HOUSTON}, we recommend these indoor play places and these awesome splash pads! We also love taking care of ourselves. We have compiled a list of mommy-favorite fitness classes around town that can help you with self care.
- Houston Public Libraries boast quite a few family friendly activities. Find your closest location here. Your kids will love the library and all of its FREE fun things to do. A few of us may even want to move into it! A lot of neighborhoods even boast Free Little Libraries that can help your kid keep their love of reading alive.
- Nature Discovery Center – Inspire your kids’ science brains through summer camps, story times, field trips, birthday parties, Mom’s play groups, and more.
- Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic Center is a must for swimmers of all ages!
- Check out our list of fun family-friendly parks here
- Evelyn’s Park is 5 acres of green space, appealing to audiences of all ages and interests. The website describes the park as “a place to relax, reset, and rekindle connections with the outdoors and each other.”
- Ole Kids has great Spanish classes for little ones
- Vivaldi Music Academy is a must for music lessons
- Tippie Toes Dance Studio’s mission is to “develop a love of dancing in children by creating a positive experience that promotes healthy living habits, helps build self-confidence, and a love for others.”
Childcare and Schools
We know finding great child care and schools is a daunting task. There are hundreds of great day care options in this area, but finding the right one for your family takes work. For grades K-12, the area is zoned to HISD and parents should research carefully how to navigate the HISD schools. There are also many charter schools across Houston, like YES Prep and Harmony Schools.
Perfect Date Night/Staycation
Mommy breaks like date nights, an occasional brunch, and staycations are an important part of self care.
A few Bellaire restaurants are on our list of the 30 Most Family Friendly Houston Patios and our list of Family Friendly Restaurants around Houston. We even know the most kid friendly breweries in this area. Interested in bringing your own alcohol and saving a bit of money? Check out our list of BYOB restaurants around town! To top your evening off, check out one of the Top Ten Ice Cream Shops in Houston!
We feel comfortable “peacing-out” and leaving our kiddos in the trustworthy hands of Best Buds Babysitting, knowing they will be taken care of {especially after we pick up one of the best pizzas in the area for everyone to enjoy}. They are happy. We are happy. Everyone wins!
Learn More
It’s important that you find the best area to live that fits you and your family’s lifestyle! We know what it means to find the right neighborhood and neighbors. For more information on Bellaire in Houston, check out the Bellaire section on Neighborhoods.com . There are tons of great resources about moving here, photos, and more helpful details on this area. We love Houston and love that we get to raise our families here.
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