RiverPark West Community News

Entertaining Features Top Homebuyers List of ExpectationsExperts say it’s all about appealing to the homebuyers’ wish list – and offering a plan that not only fits their needs, but is also tailored to the way they really want to live.

“We found that homeowners are willing to pay more to get the size home they want – and the features they want,” says Gopal Ahluwalia, vice president of research for the National Association of Home Builders, according to a NAHB’s consumer preference study.

New home builders in the desirable River Park West community are already tailoring their plans the meet these wish-list items and offer community features in line with eco-friendly trends that are important to the Generation X and Generation Y buyers. Such features include polished granite countertops, stainless steel and energy star rated appliances, 42-inch upper cabinets, wood floors and spa-like bathrooms.


Catch a Few Wild Winks at the Houston Zoo This Summer

zooThe Houston Zoo offers overnight experiences throughout the summer for campers ages 7 and over, from 6 pm to 9 am for as little as $50 per person.

Theses exciting experiences include one of a kind activities and animal encounters, interactive activities, touchable animals, pizza dinner, continental breakfast and even free admission to the zoo on the second day.

"I think that it was an excellent experience.  It was great to see the Zoo at night and when it's not crowded,“ stated one overnight parent.


Sugar Land Makes Child Safety a Top Priority

Sugarland Child SafetyA special Child ID event has been planned for June 21, 22 and 23 by the Sugar Land police department. The quick and crucial safety event is geared towards children ages 2-14 and will be held at the Sugar Land Police Department (SLPD), 1200 State Highway 6, each day between 9 and 11 am.

Each child identification card will be complete with the child’s name, a current photo, thumb print and parent's contact information. Maintaining your child’s identification cards with current information can be a very valuable tool in the event of an emergency. 

These ID cards are also a great idea for families taking vacations and planning to visit crowded theme parks with their kids this summer!


Classic Chevrolet is now the official title sponsor of The Arc of Fort Bend in Sugar Land Annual Golf Classic tournament which is planned for June 20, 2011. A ticket to the tournament would be a perfect idea for the dads in your life!

Tee off will be the Monday after Father’s Day at Weston Lakes Country Club in Fulshear, Texas and thirty-six teams will play for the title. In addition, the 1st and 2nd place gross and net scores could win their choice of two vehicles in the Hole-in-One game.