Quick Summary:

  • Houston's extensive public park system offers plenty of seasonal recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
  • These range from undeveloped wilderness habitats and hikeable floodplain parks to neighborhood parks with community centers and free seasonal swimming pools.


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1. Alief Community Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alief Community Park | Houston Parks
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2. Elizabeth Baldwin Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Elizabeth Baldwin Park | Houston Parks
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3. Bell Park

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Bell Park | Houston Parks
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4. Beverly Hills Park

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Beverly Hills Park | Houston Parks
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5. Buffalo Bayou Park/Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark

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Buffalo Bayou Park/Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark | Houston Parks
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6. Burnett Bayland Park

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Burnett Bayland Park | Houston Parks
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7. Candlelight Park

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Candlelight Park | Houston Parks
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8. Charlton Park

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Charlton Park | Houston Parks
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9. Cullen Park

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Cullen Park | Houston Parks
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10. Eastwood Park

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Eastwood Park | Houston Parks
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11. Edgewood Park

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Edgewood Park | Houston Parks
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12. Emancipation Park

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Emancipation Park | Houston Parks
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13. Gragg Park Complex

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Gragg Park Complex | Houston Parks
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14. Hermann Park

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Hermann Park | Houston Parks
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15. Ingrando Park

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Ingrando Park | Houston Parks
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16. Keith-Wiess Park

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Keith-Wiess Park | Houston Parks
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17. Lake Houston Wilderness Park

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Lake Houston Wilderness Park | Houston Parks
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18. Little Thicket Park

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Little Thicket Park | Houston Parks
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19. MacGregor Park

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MacGregor Park | Houston Parks
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20. Mason Park

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Mason Park | Houston Parks
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21. Memorial Park

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Memorial Park | Houston Parks
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22. Moody Park

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Moody Park | Houston Parks
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23. Sam Houston Park

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Sam Houston Park | Houston Parks
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24. Sylvan Rodriguez Park

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Sylvan Rodriguez Park | Houston Parks
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25. Tanglewood Park

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Tanglewood Park | Houston Parks
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Summary & FAQ Alief Community Park Elizabeth Baldwin Park Bell Park Beverly Hills Park Buffalo Bayou Park/Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark Burnett Bayland Park Candlelight Park Charlton Park Cullen Park Eastwood Park Edgewood Park Emancipation Park Gragg Park Complex Hermann Park Ingrando Park Keith-Wiess Park Lake Houston Wilderness Park Little Thicket Park MacGregor Park Mason Park Memorial Park Moody Park Sam Houston Park Sylvan Rodriguez Park Tanglewood Park

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