A Third Ward developer has loaned a vacant lot at McGowen and Live Oak streets for a community chess park, according to Third Ward Complete Communities. HOUSTON – A Third Ward developer has loaned a vacant lot at McGowen and Live Oak streets in Houston for a community chess park, according to Third Ward Complete Communities. The chess park is at a significant intersection and across the street from Ralston’s Liquor Store in Third Ward. A Third Ward developer has loaned a vacant lot at McGowen and Live Oak streets for a community chess park, according to Third Ward Complete Communities. The Third Ward Chess Club will maintain the chess park with assistance and guidance from Cinque Projects.