Bellaire - Meyerland - West University | January 2026

Health & wellness

BY CASSANDRA JENKINS

Health & Wellness Edition 2026

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Health & Wellness Edition!

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This annual guide highlights opportunities for residents to engage in healthy activities and learn about wellness-related topics in their community. All stories were written by Community Impact’s team of local journalists. In this edition, readers will nd coverage examining how neighborhood amenities, parks and community spaces contribute to physical activity and overall well-being while creating shared spaces that bring neighbors together. The lead story explores local eorts to support active lifestyles by expanding and improving neighborhood parks, trails and outdoor spaces in the Meyerland area. The guide also includes features on local parks, recreational activities and wellness-related topics. Finally, this edition reects the idea that health and wellness are part of daily life in how people move through their neighborhoods, connect and make everyday choices. Community Impact remains focused on providing local reporting that helps residents stay informed and connected where they live.

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Bellaire City Council is preparing to vote on the nal conceptual design plan for Evergreen Park in January. The project includes creating an all-inclusive and accessible playground, renovating the pool complex and providing a green space with exible uses. Latest update Redeveloping the park has been a topic of discussion for the city since late 2024, when a public survey was launched to gather residents’ feedback on the process. The redevelopment was also later adopted in April 2025 as part of the city’s scal year 2026-28 strategic plan. The project has already garnered close to Evergreen Park prepares to kicko capital campaign

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Pool facilities & restrooms

Pavilion

Paths

EVERGREEN ST.

Open lawn

Parking

Active play zone

Open lawn

Pool area

Open lawn

Active play zone

Concept 1

Concept 2

VERONEST.

SOURCE: WE ARE EVERGREENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

$700,000 in proceeds, as of Dec. 1. The sum includes a combination of grants, fundraising and event promotion. Council member Cindy Cohen-Taylor, who spearheads the We Are Evergreen committee, said the overall cost of the project is slated to be approx- imately $6 million to $8 million. The nal estimate will depend on the nal design plan chosen.

Next steps Cohen-Taylor said the next step of the process is to receive council approval of the conceptual design, which will take place in January. After council approval, the committee will kick o a capital campaign in 2026 to raise funds for the rest of the redevelopment.

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