Lazybrook an oasis of trees among development

Positioned in the northwest corner of the 610 Loop, the Lazybrook neighborhood is conveniently located in close proximity to major thoroughfares, retail centers, and several business parks. It is bounded by the North Loop on the west, by West T.C. Jester on the east and West 18th street to the south. The heavily wooded land was owned by oil companies prior to development. A 1939 map shows the Eureka Oil Field was located on the eastern edge of the neighborhood where West T.C. Jester is today. The oil companies eventually sold their tracts of land when oil drilling did not prove profitable. In the 1950's and 60's the land was developed by independent builders who built ranch style homes on large lots, many which featured hardwood floors and vintage 1950's touches like colored bathroom tiles.

Today the Lazybrook neighborhood provides a wooded and well-maintained environment for its residents. The tree-lined streets are filled with one and two story homes from traditional ranch style to tudor to modern style.This deed restricted neighborhood is home to over 600 residents who enjoy the amenities of an active civic association and a small town atmosphere for neighborliness. Many residents are long time home owners who have taken pride in the upkeep of their home and lawn which adds to the overall pleasantness of their surroundings. White Oak Bayou meanders alongside the neighborhood providing park areas and bike trails along the banks. However, business development has continued along the 610 Loop area and the neighborhood finds itself in the shadows of high rise office buildings. Despite this activity the Lazybrook neighborhood remains an oasis of trees and green space inside the loop. The residents have also made special efforts to add trees to the area by planting them on esplanades and beautifying nearby streets.

(Near Northwest Banner, October 1, 2006)