Located about ten miles southwest of Downtown Houston, South Houston offers residents a small-town reprieve from the big-city bustle. Largely a residential community, South Houston is home to a bevy of small businesses, delectable international cuisine, and Latin American markets. South Houston is nearby numerous scenic parks, including Strawberry Park, Wilson Memorial Park, and Burke Crenshaw Park, where residents can partake in all kinds of outdoor recreation. Attractions such as the Hobby Airport, San Jacinto Battleground, and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center are just minutes from South Houston as well. Galveston and its many amenities are also less than an hour’s drive from South Houston. Commuting and traveling from South Houston is easy with access to I-45 and I-610.