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Parks and Nature Preserves

Houston is preserving and enhancing parks and outdoor spaces across the city. From serene to exciting there is a place for you!

Just need a list and map of our favorites? Be sure to visit Houston Parks & Nature Spaces.

Jerry Matheson Park (a.k.a. Tomball’s Tire Park)
Family Travel | NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves

Jerry Matheson Park (a.k.a. Tomball’s Tire Park)

Old School Park Big Time Fun Matheson is one of our favorite parks! It is named for Jerry Matheson, Tomball’s longest-serving councilman. The play structures have an old…

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zube spray park
NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves

7 Reasons Zube Park is Worth the Drive

Gas up the car and head to Hockley – Zube Park to be specific. Okay, it’s not that dramatic. It’s only about five minutes past the Houston Premium…

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Juergens Park
Family Travel | NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves

Juergens Park

Tomball’s First Park The city of Tomball’s first park was handed down from the Juergens Family.  Willie Juergens’ family immigrated to Galveston from Prussia in the 1860s. A decade…

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Kleb Woods Nature Center
Family Travel | NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves

Kleb Woods Nature Center

Into the Woods We Go! Don’t worry it’s paved… Kleb Woods is one of my favorite nature spots around town. It is large enough to have trails to…

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Telge Park
Family | Family Travel | NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves

Telge Park

Not Just a Neighborhood Park When you first arrive at Telge Park it certainly has the feel that you have driven up to a private neighborhood park.  It…

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Way Up in the Sky! B-17 Rides!
Family Travel | NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves | Things to do in Houston

Way Up in the Sky! B-17 Rides!

It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane…No, It’s A Plane If your kids love the airport or looking at planes or riding in planes or being outside and walking…

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Visit the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve – Fishing, Hiking, and more!
Family Travel | NW | GOOF Klein E Cypress | Parks and Nature Preserves | Things to do in Houston

Visit the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve – Fishing, Hiking, and more!

Conveniently Located Nature! Many moons ago I went to Willie’s Ice House on Highway 249 and behind it was a fence and in that fence was trees –…

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Bear Creek Pioneers Park
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Bear Creek Pioneers Park

It’s Big and Awesome (Just like Texas)! Bear Creek Pioneers Park is located near some very busy places, but it’s so big you won’t notice.  The options here…

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Hedwig Park
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Hedwig Park

Made in the shade, Hedwig Park! Hedwig is a great park for a full on park day or just a quick kill-twenty-minutes stop.  The park is shaded, so…

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Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours – See Downtown Houston on the Water!
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Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours – See Downtown Houston on the Water!

Spirit of the Bayou Did you know there are boat tours of downtown Houston?! Me neither! I had previously heard of kayaking in Buffalo Bayou, but I never…

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      • Scout-friendly Events
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      • Houston Camps – Summer (and Beyond)
      • Spring Break Camps for Houston Kids Who Want Big Fun!
      • Houston Thanksgiving Camps for Kids who Like to Gobble Up Fun!
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      • The Best Sleep Away Camp for Houston Families
      • Overnights for Scouts and Groups
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