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Houston rates first among the nation's 10 most populous cities in total acreage of parkland, beating out Phoenix’s 45,020 acres and San Diego’s 47,383 acres, according to a 2011 report by The Trust for Public Land. Houston has 49,643 acres of total park space, with 22 acres per 1,000 residents. The national average is 12.4 acres per 1,000 residents.
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Nestled in Houston's Historic District, Market Square Park actually sits on the site of the original City Hall (and the three iterations that followed), providing a place for entertainment, dining, Read more »
In 1991 the Mary Jo Peckham Park for all Children opened. The park is designed to provide enjoyment for children and families, as well as older people and those with disabilities. Occupying 32 acres Read more »
Situated in North Houston—on six acres off of East Huffsmith Road, just passing Zion Road—Matthews Park remains a popular outdoor destination for visitors of all ages and abilities.The Read more »
Set in northeast Houston—on 69 acres, south of Highway 59—May Park remains a popular destination for visitors and area residents of all ages.The multi-use site makes room for a lighted Read more »
Situated southwest of Houston—on 22.8 acres between Highway 6 and the Westpark Tollway— McClendon Park remains a popular outdoor destination for visitors of all ages and abilities. The Read more »
Memorial Park
- 6501 1/2 Memorial Drive
- Houston, TX 77007
- Phone: (713) 863-8403
- Region: Memorial Park/Washington Corridor
Dubbed “the largest urban park in Texas,” Houston's Memorial Park, just inside Loop 610 at Woodway, includes Texas’ top-rated municipal 18-hole golf course, as well as facilities for tennis, softball, Read more »
Named after Thelma and Charles Mercer, Humble’s Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens entices visitors daily with free admission and 250 acres of land along Cypress Creek. Although 14.5 acres Read more »
Located in Spring, the 180-acre Meyer Park features mulitple sports fields, trails, a pond and much more for outdoor enthusiasts. Meyer Park has two softball fields, 26 soccer fields and a basketball Read more »
Mickey Leland Memorial Park
- 3701 Cavalcade Street
- Houston, TX 77026
- Phone: (713) 675-0004
- Region: EaDo/East End
Opened in 2000, Mickey Leland Memorial Park serves as a monument to one of the favorite sons of Houston. The half-acre park is located at the site of the first office occupied by Leland, a former Read more »
The Montgomery County Preserve provides a wonderful area for birdwatching, native plant observation, and hiking. It's permanently protected with a conservation easement held by the Legacy Land Trust Read more »
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