Cullinan Park

Sitting large at about 750 acres in size, Cullinan Park will take an hour to two hours to fully explore. We highly recommend visiting this park if you’re interested in wildlife, hiking trails, and unique photo opportunities! There are actually two Cullinan parks in Houston. This is the larger and more popular one located in Sugarland (Southeast Houston). Learn about […]

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site

We highly recommend visiting the LBJ Historic Park and State Park if you’re in Texas Hill Country! It’s a great educational experience about life in the early 19th century. So what is this park? State Park? Historic Park? Historic Site? It’s a little bit of all of the above. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department manages the Texas State and […]

Glenbrook Park

Glenbrook Park is one of the many parks located off of the Sims Bayou in Southwest Houston. The park features a long hike and bike paved trail, playgrounds, picnic tables, and soccer fields. We learned about the exciting Bayou Greenways project here! This multi-million dollar project is connecting many Houston parks with miles of hike and bike trails! By Spring […]

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Enchanted Rock is one of the most popular Texas State Parks! Located deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country, we highly recommend visiting other nearby state parks during your visit here. Nearby parks include LBJ State Park & Historic Site, Garner State Park, and Lost Maples State Park. Tips for Visiting: Bring your hiking shoes and poles for this […]

Milby Park

Charles H. Milby Park is a small park located in Southwest Houston. There’s a playground, soccer fields, and a small hiking trail. Unfortunately, it is located near a refinery and there is a slight smell in the air. Milby Park will be part of the larger Bayou Greenways project and will be soon connected to multiple other parks located off […]

Arthur Storey Park

With miles of hiking and walking trails, Arthur Storey Park is the perfect park for a quiet stroll in the Chinatown area! The park is very large, and a walk around the wide paved 1.8 mile perimeter of the park took us about an hour to do. The main trail takes you around the large lake in the center of […]

Russ Pitman Park

The Nature Discovery Center/Russ Pitman Park feels like an enchanted forest inside a quiet Bellaire neighborhood. Take some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city life to experience a 4-acre pocket oasis within Houston! Should I call this park Nature Discovery Center or Russ Pitman Park? From the signs posted inside the park, Nature Discovery Center and […]