Devoted Walkers Express Appreciation

Larry and his wife Yael live in Robindell, just west of Hillcroft and north of Braeswood.
Their 11-year-old grandson Milan, who lives in LA, is spending time with them for a few days. I caught up with them near the beginning of their 1.5-mile trek to the Meyerland Minyan Synagogue, located at 9002 Chimney Rock, adjacent to Fioza Coffee. As we walked together along the trail, Larry shared stories about why they appreciate the newly constructed, 10-foot-wide concrete trail on the north side of the Brays Bayou Greenway, between Hillcroft and Chimney Rock. Stated simply “It’s the best.”

Larry and Yael are both in their seventies. Larry walks in the range of 15,000 to 20,000 steps daily. This number is boosted by the routine of walking to services at the synagogue morning and evening, 7 days a week. (Yael is a very fast walker. She set a pace we couldn’t match.) Prior to this new trail becoming available, they often walked on broken sidewalks, which created a tripping hazard, particularly in the low light of their evening walk home. Now, instead of carefully picking their way along the sidewalk, or even on the uneven footpathnear the bayou, they enjoy a much more pleasant and safe journey. Larry and his family provide us with a great example of why investments in the Brays Bayou Greenway, as well as off-road connected paths and safe crossings, make a big difference in the lives of so many of our area residents.

Thanks to Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team, for making this new trail possible through the Places 4 People initiative. Also hats off to the Houston Parks Board for their leadership in getting the trail completed.

by Kay July 8, 2025