Super Neighborhoods

SN 23 - Afton Oaks / River Oaks

NAME: Afton Oaks / River Oaks

DATE RECOGNIZED: 10.15.2001

STATUS: Inactive

COUNCIL DISTRICT: G

MAYOR’S ASSISTANCE OFFICE: Main Office

CONTACT AND MEETING INFORMATION:

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY: The combined Super Neighborhood is defined by a network of historic neighborhoods and major economic centers. This group of neighborhoods with their unique characters and identities encompasses River Oaks, Afton Oaks, Greenway Plaza, and Upper Kirby.

The area boasts large retail centers such as the Highland Village and the River Oaks Shopping Center, and it is immediately adjacent to the Galleria. With a median household income of over $90,000, retail in this area continues to thrive and is expanding daily. These centers offer consumers a varied retail and restaurant experience.

River Oaks was Houston’s first master planned community. The area was purchased and developed by Michael and William Hogg and Hugh Potter in the 1920’s. Although it was originally planned as a middle-income development, the area soon became an enclave for the wealthy and has remained so to date. For one week each spring, River Oaks’ mansions and well-kept properties are the centerpiece of a home and garden tour called the “Azalea Trail.” The tour features rows of magnificent hot pink, red, and white azaleas along with tours of select houses. For a more detailed discussion of the history of River Oaks visit https://www.ropo.org.

The River Oaks/Afton Oaks super neighborhood includes several residential areas located in quiet tree-lined neighborhood pockets. Afton Oaks, one of these quiet neighborhoods, is a subdivision composed primarily of 1950s ranch-style homes. The fact that it's close to downtown, as well as its proximity to Uptown and the Galleria area, has made it a destination of choice for two-income families wanting to be near both work and the Inner Loop's numerous entertainment venues.

CIVIC CLUBS: (Updated 9/22/2022)

•	Avalon Property Owners Association	email
•	West Lane Place Civic Association	email	web site

PARKS:

•	Delmonte Park	3750 Delmonte	77019
•	Ella Lee Park	2030 Larchmont	77019
•	Elliott (Mary) Park	3000 Chevy Chase	77019
•	Hogg Bird Sanctuary	100 Westcott	77007
•	Homewood Park	2943 Lazy Lane	77019
•	Kirby Park	900 Kirby	77019
•	Meyer (Rebecca) Park	3200 Reba	77019
•	Olympia Park	3600 Olympia	77019
•	Pine Valley Park	2431 Pine Valley	77019
•	River Oaks Park	3600 Locke Lane	77027
•	Sleepy Hollow Park	3400 Sleepy Hollow	77019

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