Willow Waterhole Greenway is the perfect park for a peaceful stroll near the inner loop! There are a few nice bridges to take photos at and multiple trails that surround four large manmade retention lakes. The park is managed by the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. When we first visited, we didn’t realize how large this park was! You will need to […]
The Guadalupe Peak Hike is a strenuous, 8.4 mile hike that takes 6-8 hours to complete. The elevation gain is 2942 ft for a total elevation of 8750 ft (making this the highest point in Texas)! What to pack? 2L of water, food, hiking poles, hiking shoes, light jacket and thicker winter clothes if climbing in the winter (it may […]
Mason Park is a park located at the site of the meeting of Buffalo Bayou and Brays Bayou in the Southwest part of town. This large 104 acre park is home to a multitude of recreational activities including baseball, basketball, soccer fields, disc golf, tennis courts, playground equipment, a community pool, and 1.4 miles of paved trails! The park […]
El Franco Lee Park is a surprising gem located near Pearland. We really enjoyed hiking the 2 mile Wetlands Trail here! There are many baseball and soccer fields located towards the front of the park. Keep driving towards the back of the park if you want to hike the trail. The trail ecosystem ranges from forested cover to open wetlands and […]
Stuart park is a medium-sized park located in Southeast Houston. The park is not well-known or well-maintained, but we enjoyed our visit here. Unfortunately, when we visited it was after a recent winter storm and most of the plants were dead. I imaging in the springtime, it would be beautiful to visit. The park offers exposure to a few unique native […]
There are actually two Cullinan Parks in Houston! If you search Cullinan Park in Google, you will only see information on the larger, more well-known Cullinan Park in Sugarland. This Cullinan Park is a smaller park located in Southeast Houston. There is one long trail here that loops around a small lake before heading back to the parking lot. The […]
Karl Young park is a small neighborhood park located near the Meyerland area of town. There’s a baseball field, tennis courts, a playground for kids, a gazebo with table, and one bench to sit on. There is also an old basketball court here. Unfortunately, there is are no basketball nets on the backboard to play. Learn more about this park: […]