59 reasons 
why it's time to move to Kingwood
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1. Several highway construction projects are completed or near completion, making commuting from Kingwood easier and faster.

2. Several portions of U.S. 59 have been widened to eight and even ten lanes.

3. A new HOV bypass lane is now open on U.S. 59.

4. METRO's Humble Park & Ride lot is scheduled to be   
   completed in 2000.

5. Kingwood's own METRO Park & Ride makes it easy to get to downtown areas.

6. Kingwood's METRO Park & Ride also goes uptown, to Greenway Plaza and the Galleria area.

7. Historic Humble is just four miles south of Kingwood.

8. Departing far the airport is simple; it's just ten miles away.

9. You can now toke West lake Houston Parkway all the way from Kingwood to the Beltway.

10. You don't have to worry about getting stuck in traffic every day on I-45.

11. Everything that's important to you is a short drive away.

12. Most everything you need is right here in Kingwood, anyway.

13. There's a Starbucks Coffee close to the main entry of Kingwood.

14. There's another Starbucks Coffee even closer to home in Kingwood's town Center.

15. No matter where you live in Kingwood, chances are there's a top rated school just a short walk from home.

16. Kingwood's fourteen schools of the Humble ISD are rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency, the highest ranking for overall student achievement.

17. Ninth grade students attend their own innovative Kingwood Ninth Grade Campus.

18. Before, during or after school, Kingwood's youth organizations provide opportunities for kids to choose from over 100 activities.

19. There are plenty of clubs and organizations for adults to participate in, too.

20. Kingwood's Hi Neighbor Club has over 800 members who welcome new neighbors and help them feel at home.

21. More than 85% of Kingwood High School students attend college.

22. From Montessori schools to those with religious teachings, Kingwood has a private school to meet every family's needs.

23. Kingwood also has numerous pre-schools and day care centers.

24. Education options in Kingwood don't end in high school. Kingwood College offers education to residents of all ages.

25. More than 800 species of native trees, plants and flowers have earned Kingwood the nickname "The Livable Forest."

26. You don't have to go far to see a marvelous sunset. Just stand along the shores of lake Houston.

27. And if you like parks, Kingwood has over 500 acres of private parks and nature reserves.

28. With the splendor of The Livable Forest as a backdrop, Kingwood's parks and playgrounds are among the most beautiful in Texas.

29. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is within 15 minutes of Kingwood.

30. Kingwood Athletic Club is a sports and athletic center designed for the entire family.

31. You don't have to drive out of Kingwood to dive into one of 19 swimming pools.

32. More than sixty miles of greenbelt trails make it easy and beautiful to get around Kingwood.

33. With Kingwood's greenbelt tunnels, kids can walk or ride their bikes to school or visit friends without crossing a major street.

34. The greenbelts are patrolled by police on bicycles.

35. The Lake Houston Family YMCA in Kingwood is noted for its high level of standards and excellent programs.

36. Kingwood is one of the only communities in the world that offers the prestige of five championship golf courses.

37. That's more than 1,000 acres of fairways, and more than any other community in Houston.

38. There are three public golf courses within a 4-mile radius of Kingwood.

39. There's even a miniature golf course just minutes away.

40. Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, just ten miles away, is the largest display of native and cultivated plants in the Houston area.

41. Just south of Kingwood is Old McDonald Farm, a family fun center with petting zoos, pony rides, and more.

42. Kingwood's Town Center features a collection of fine shops, restaurants, supermarkets, services and more.

43. Main Street in Town Center is dotted with old-fashioned street lamps and quiet cafes.

44. Kingwood Town Park, a civic square at the end of Main Street, is the site of arts festivals, concerts and celebrations.

45. Which pizza do you like best: Ci Ci's, Domino's, J. Christopher's, Little Caesar's, Papa John's or Pizza Hut? (They're all in Kingwood.)

46. We have our own Ninfa's, too.

47. The Deerbrook Mall is just 4 miles south of Kingwood on U.S. 59.

48. Wait until you see the view of the golf course from the dining room of the Kingwood Country Club.

49. There are over 20 houses of worship right here in Kingwood.

50. There are also a number of hospitals and medical centers.

51. Kingwood has two sports parks with numerous soccer, baseball and softball fields.

52. There's also a private boat launch into Lake Houston.

53. If you like horseback riding, you'll love living in Kingwood, where there are 3 equestrian centers.

54. There's nothing quite as beautiful as a morning drive along Kingwood Drive.

55. The Kingwood Performing Arts Center is a great place to see a show, a ballet, an orchestra and more.

56. Kingwood offers a wide variety of new homes, priced from the $80's to the $1 millions.

57. Fully furnished apartments are available in Kingwood for homebuyers awaiting completion of their new homes.

58. Kingwood is created by Friendswood Development Company, Houston's premier developer of master-planned communities.

59. You can learn more about Kingwood on the Information Superhighway: http://www.kingwoodonline.com

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