20 apartments for rent in Lazy Brook Timbergrove, Houston, TX

When it comes to Houston neighborhoods, Lazy Brook/Timbergrove is close to it all. Located near the intersections of I-610, 290/Northwest Freeway, and I-10, this community is just a short drive from everything the Houston area offers. Situated within Harris County, Lazy Brook/Timbergrove is in the 77055 zip code area. The Memorial Villages of Hilshire Village and Spring Valley are located to the west, as is Spring Branch East. To the east is the Greater Heights neighborhood.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Lazy Brook/Timbergrove area has two small parks to the north: TC Jester Park and American Legion Park. Directly to the south is Memorial Park, one of the largest parks in the Houston area. This beautiful park offers six miles of biking trails, nearly three miles of walking/jogging trails, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and playing fields. For those who want to tee off, Memorial Park offers a 600-acre golf course. Farther south at 1600 River Oaks Boulevard is River Oaks Country Club and golf course. Houston Country Club and golf course is located to the southwest at One Potomac Drive.

Shoppers have Northwest Shopping Center to the west and Jester Village Shopping Center to the east. For more serious retail therapy, residents head down I-610 to The Galleria, 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston’s most famous mall and a major tourist attraction — the fourth largest retail center in the U.S. You’ll find more than 375 retail stores and restaurants in this massive indoor mall, and top designers like Gucci and Cartier. There’s even an indoor skating rink, a great place for older children while you hit the sales.

Hospitals serving the area include Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital at 1635 North Loop West.

A unique Houston landmark, The Beer Can House is located near Memorial Park at 222 Malone Street. As the name suggests, this home is sided with flattened beer cans, creating a breathtaking aesthetic.