Parks

Parks



Precinct 3 is home to 69 beautiful parks, including three signature parks – Jesse H. Jones Park, Mercer Botanic Gardens, and Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve. These green spaces are conveniently located across the precinct from east to west and offer a variety of amenities that include game fields, dog parks, hiking trails, fishing, exercise equipment, botanic gardens, canoe access, playgrounds and more. Go for a jog, bring the family for a day outdoors, bring your furry friends, or participate in one of our many park events. The options are unlimited when it comes to exploring Precinct 3 parks.

Park Programs is a mobile unit dedicated to connecting people to nature by providing outdoor recreation and environmental educational opportunities throughout Harris County Precinct 3. Programs like fishing, nature walking, woodworking, and much more, click here to register.

Rules

Reservations

Parks are closed on the following days:

  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day

100 Acre Wood Preserve

Alvin Gee Park

Bauer Pocket Park

  • Daily: 7 a.m. - Dusk

Park Features:
Playground
Picnic Area
Drinking Water Fountain
Trail Access
Benches

Bud Hadfield Park

Burroughs, Roy Campbell Park

  • 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

    Exceptions: May stay open later during sports tournaments.

    Park closes at dark when sports fields not in use.

Park Features:
Restrooms
Volleyball
Baseball Field
Bench Swing
Pavilion
Pond/Lake
Bike Trail
Playground
Dog Water Fountain
Fishing
Picnic Area
Drinking Water Fountain
Observation Pier
Boardwalk
Soccer Field
Trail Access
Dog Shower
Dog Park
Shade Structures
Benches

Donald R. & Sylvia Collins Park

  • MondayFriday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Park Features:
Restrooms
Volleyball
Skate Park
Baseball Field
Bike Trail
Gazebo
Playground
Picnic Area
Drinking Water Fountain
Soccer Field
Trail Access
Shade Structures
Benches

East Shadowlake Pocket Park

Elizabeth Kaiser Meyer Park

Emnora Hike and Bike Trail

Faulkey Hike and Bike Trail

Froehner, Henry Park

  • Open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Park Features:
Gazebo
Playground
Picnic Area
Drinking Water Fountain
Trail Access
Benches

Glenmore Forest Park

Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth Park on Horsepen Creek

Hickory Shadows Park

Highlands Park

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center

  • 281-446-8588
  • JesseJonesPark@pct3.hctx.net
  • Open daily from 7 a.m. - Dusk
  • JesseJonesPark@pct3.hctx.net
Park Features:
Restrooms
Canoe Access
Bike Trail
Playground
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trail Access
Nature Center
Shade Structures

Kickerillo-Mischer Park Preserve

  • 713-274-4299
  • ParkPrograms@pct3.hctx.net
  • 7 a.m. – Dusk
  • ParkPrograms@pct3.hctx.net
Park Features:
Restrooms
Volleyball
Canoe Access
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trail Access
Shade Structures

Little Cypress Creek Preserve

Marrs-Satsuma Pocket Park

Matthews, Samuel Park

  • Daily: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Park Features:
Restrooms
Volleyball
Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Bench Swing
Gazebo
Playground
Meeting Room
Picnic Area
Drinking Water Fountain
Trail Access

Matzke Park

Maureen and Joe Mulrooney Pocket Park

Maxwell Park

Mercer Botanic Gardens

  • 713-274-4160
  • MercerBotanicGardens@pct3.hctx.net
  • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
  • MercerBotanicGardens@pct3.hctx.net
Park Features:
Restrooms
Playground
Picnic Area
Trail Access
Shade Structures

Moritz Pech Family Park

Nob Hill Park

Regency Green Pocket Park

Riley Chambers Park

Russ Poppe Family Park

Susan C. Kellner Pocket Park