University Branch are near Old Braeswood. Parks Braeswood Park, a City of Houston park, is located in Old Braeswood. The Old Braeswood Park Corporation, a 501c(3) corporation, raises funds for maintenance and improvements to the park. The Park Corporation also maintains esplanades within Old Braeswood. Bayou Greenways, with a bicycle and walking path along Braes Bayou, is immediately adjacent to the neighborhood. Hermann Park is only a mile away. Media The Houston Chronicle is the area regional newspaper. The West University Examiner is a local newspaper distributed in the community. The Village News and Southwest News is another local newspaper distributed in the community. In the mid-20th century the community newspaper Southwestern Times served Old Braeswood and surrounding communities. The paper was headquartered in Rice Village. Community information The Weekley Family YMCA is located near Old Braeswood. References Sources Further reading Lassin, Arlene Nisson. "HOME COURT ADVANTAGE / Schaffer lives basketball dreams in Old Braeswood home." Houston Chronicle. Thursday September 12, 2012. ThisWeek 1. External links Neighborhoods in Houston