FAQ

What is the Sunset Heights Civic Club?

1. What are the benefits of joining?
   Coming Soon

   
   

2. How do I rent the park/pavilion?
   HPARD’s website. Search for Halbert Park. There is a small fee depending on how many people you are expecting.
   
   

3. Can I have a birthday party or a bounce house?
   Yes. The blue-roofed pavilion may be rented via the reservation system through HPARD (Houston Parks and Recreation Department).
   The reservation can be made here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/houstonparks/reservation/landing/search/detail/1029
   
   Bounce houses are allowed and there are two plugs near the basketball courts. However, the city requires you (or the company you rent from) to have insurance.
   
   

4. What events are coming up?
   Check out our events calender here: SHCC Events Calendar
   If you aren’t already on our mailing list, remember to sign up to get event updates in your inbox: Newsletter Sign-up
   Finally, if you’re a Facebook user, we do create Facebook events you can RSVP to. Join here!
   
   

5. How can I follow Sunset Heights Civic Club?
   Instagram, Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.
   
   

6. What type of events do you host?
   Holiday decorating contests, adults-only happy hours, family-friendly neighborhood socials, general meetings, park festivals, and more. Let us know if you have ideas!
   
   

7. Can I reserve the tennis/pickleball courts?
   No, but if others are waiting, HPARD rules state that play is limited to one hour.
   
   

8. I see a problem in the neighborhood – who do I tell?
   For any city-related problem you see — from ditches that don’t drain, traffic lights out, signs down, dump sites, water leaks — you can reach out to Houston’s 311. You can call 311 anywhere in the city, install their app (Google, Apple) to report an issue or visit their website.
   
   

9. What does 311 do?
   311 operators direct your issue to the correct department without you having to figure out which one to call.
   
   

10. Who are my representatives? How do I get in touch?
    See our Voting and Elected Officials page.
    
    

11. When are trash and recycling days? When is heavy trash and yard waste picked up?
    Trash pickup is every Thursday, and Recycling is every other Thursday.
    
    Heavy trash and yard waste, as of late-2025/early-2026, is running several weeks behind.
    
    To find the schedule for your home, navigate to this page and enter your street address: Houston Solid Waste Schedule
    You can also install the HTX Trash & Recycling App on your smartphone to receive alerts (Google, Apple)