About Woodside Civic Club
Woodside Civic Club – A Southwest Houston Neighborhood Association
The Woodside Civic Club is a volunteer-led homeowners association located in southwest Houston, Texas, within Harris County and the 77025 ZIP code. Nestled just north of Loop 610 and east of Stella Link Road, Woodside is a tree-lined residential community known for its central location and strong neighborhood spirit.
Our subdivision sits only 2 miles west of the NRG Stadium (formerly Reliant Astrodome), 4 miles southwest of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center, and about 8 miles from downtown Houston. This makes Woodside one of Houston’s most conveniently located neighborhoods for professionals, families, and students.
About the Woodside Neighborhood
Woodside includes 483 single-family lots and is home to approximately 1,100 residents. According to U.S. Census data (tract 4133.00), our area is classified as “upper income,” with a high percentage of college graduates and advanced degree holders. The community’s close proximity to Rice University, the University of Houston, and the Texas Medical Center has shaped its educational and professional character.
The median year of construction for our original homes is 1957 – 80% of original homes in the subdivision were built before 1959. While many mid-century homes remain, a number have been replaced with modern residences, bringing architectural variety while preserving the charm of the neighborhood.
Civic Club Services and Community Involvement
The Woodside Civic Club provides key services that help maintain safety and quality of life:
Private security patrols, shared with neighboring communities Linkwood and Westridge
Landscaped median maintenance along Stella Link Road
Mosquito control through regular private spraying during Houston’s warm season
These programs are funded by annual civic club dues, which remain voluntary and affordable compared to other inside-the-Loop neighborhoods.
The Civic Club also hosts quarterly general meetings in January, April, July, and October, typically held on Wednesday evenings. These meetings are open to all residents, brief, and often include helpful community updates.
Woodside Civic Club officers and directors are unpaid volunteers, committed to transparency—financial statements and tax returns are available for review at any general meeting.
Super Neighborhood Participation
Woodside is an active member of the Braeswood Super Neighborhood, a coalition of civic associations that work together to strengthen relationships with the City of Houston, address infrastructure and city service needs, and advocate for funding to improve our area.
Why Choose Woodside?
With its central location, strong community engagement, mix of mid-century and modern homes, and active Houston civic club, Woodside offers residents the perfect balance of convenience, tradition, and neighborhood pride.
Woodside Civic Club Officers and Directors
Officers
President: Jeff Techmanski
Vice President: Leslie Kian
Secretary: Kathy Foyt
Treasurer: Teressa Barner
Directors
Director 1: Erin Larsen
Director 2: Paul Appeddu
Director 3: Jacqui Koenig
Webmaster: Kristy Martin
Security: Paul Appeddu