Humble ISD invites families and the community to celebrate the grand opening of Autumn Creek Elementary’s new “The Nest” playground. A dedication ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at the school, located at 14910 Woodland Dawn.
The event will feature student performances by the Honor Choir and Drama Club, remarks from Principal Lisa Newcomb, and student reflections on what the new playground means to them.
Designed for children ages 5-12, the playground expansion brings nature-inspired adventure to the Blue Jays! Building on the excitement of the original Hedra® play structure and swings installed in 2021, the expanded playground now offers students even more ways to climb, explore, and play.
The new play area includes a three-story structure that invites kids to reach new heights with an accessible route to the very top and includes five thrilling slides to return back down to the surface!
A mix of activity panels, spinners, and swings extends the fun throughout the whole play space. Seamless poured-in-place safety surfacing ensures accessibility for children of all abilities and features waterfront-themed designs, including a cabin, canoes, and more, incorporating nature at every step.
This new playground marks the 22nd installation in Humble ISD’s ongoing campus playground revitalization initiative and is the fourth unveiled during the 2025-2026 school year. The playground was designed and installed by Lone Star Recreation of Texas.
Humble ISD elementary playgrounds are open to the public when school is not in session.