Kingwood is more than just a name of a community; it is more than just a place to call home. Kingwood is history, nature, neighbors, and quality in every aspect of daily life.
The Kingwood name is derived from two famous sources: the King Ranch and the Friendswood Development Company. The 14,000 acres on which the Kingwood community was developed, was once part of the legendary Kings Ranch. In 1969 the Friendswood Development Company purchased the land for development. In honor of the historic ranch, which is so much a part of Texas' history, and their own company, Friendswood combined the names. Kingwood soon became one of the nation's premier master-planned communities.
Kingwood is also called "The Livable Forest" because of the careful planning that went into the development of the community, which would take advantage of everything that nature freely offered, without sacrificing the very gifts that made it such a desirable place to live. Kingwood is known as a community that co-exists with nature and has become a model for the rest of the nation. "The Livable Forest" has over 20 varieties of shade trees in addition to its tall pines and stately magnolias. The forest is home to a varied multitude of wildlife including deer and is a bird-watchers paradise.
Nature contributes to the small town feel of Kingwood. Over 500 acres have been dedicated as nature preserves and parks. Kingwood features a greenbelt made up of over 75 miles of hike and bike trails where neighbors can greet each other as they stroll or ride the trails. These same trails service as connectors to the various villages
The Kingwood name now represents 25 villages, in a 10 mile radius, and is home to over 200,000 residents, who enjoy living in a naturally wooded area, located on the shores of Lake Houston.
Kingwood is known to be one of the most beautiful communities in the Houston area because of its well maintained neighborhoods, quality built homes and natural surroundings.
Residents of Kingwood enjoy living in a small town atmosphere with trails which connect villages and shopping. The commercial center of Kingwood is a beautiful green space, appropriately named "Kingwood Town Center" The Center offers services, retail shops, and dining owned by big name companies as well as local small business owners. The Town Center also serves as a community gathering place which hosts such events as art festivals, concerts and town celebrations.
Small towns bring to mind neighbors working with neighbors to continually improve and protect the community. This is exactly what happens in Kingwood. There are over 100 different organizations and clubs which contribute to the quality of life in Kingwood.
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