In: Northwest Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Reviews, Things To Do & Travel

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 school vibe since they are all built out of wood but the park is very well updated and maintained. At first, you make think typical castle but on closer examination, you’ll see an oil derrick and drilling tower have been incorporated into the design – very Houston! We call it the tire park because there are tires incorporated into the structure all over. There are tire swings, tire climbing structures, event giant tires used as the launchRead More →

zube spray park

In: Northwest Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves

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 Outlets, but you do pass a Buccee’s – does that make it a road trip? In either case, this park complex is probably Hockley’s best kept secret and the whole family will love it! 1. Zube Park is Actually 3 Parks When you plan to meet at Zube Park always verify with your group which one! While Zube Park and Zupe Spray Park are technically the same park you cannot walk from one to the other, yetRead More →

In: Northwest Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Reviews, Things To Do & Travel

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 later the family purchased 900 acres of prairie that today would be a large part of western Tomball.  At the age of 96, and with no children to inherit, Willie Juergens donated 8 acres of land to establish the first park in Tomball.  Less than a mile away is the site of the home he was born in and the 11-acre parcel he lived on until his death in 2007. The park can easily be overlooked becauseRead More →

In: Northwest Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Reviews, Things To Do & Travel

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 explore but also perfect for families looking for something other than a regular playground. With its paved road up to the nature center, restroom facilities, and an active community calendar your family should definitely check it out! The land itself has an interesting history, through the Kleb family, and the people who maintain it do a great job of putting that on display for visitors. There are numerous artifacts that have been found on the property onRead More →

In: Family, Northwest Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Reviews, Things To Do & Travel

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 is in the suburbs and you are, in fact, beginning to drive into a neighborhood. There are houses directly across the street. But, like Transformers, there is more than meets the eye; it is a bit of a hidden gem.  Driving by it looks like many other parks, but it is a Harris County Precinct 3 Park that encompasses 111 acres and backs up to Cypress Creek. It has the typical play structures but has retained someRead More →

In: Houston, Northwest Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Things To Do & Travel

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 – this was the future home of the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve. Across the highway is the Cypress Creek YMCA and it seemed this wooded area was attached to the wooded area and lake of the YMCA, but it was always inaccessible. Plus, when it rains, it floods. So, we were content to wonder. Then came Vintage Park and a hospital and townhomes and building, building, building, and, finally rumors of activity. Eventually, we were told it would Cypress CreekRead More →

In: Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Things To Do & Travel

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 are varied and numerous.  It could be a quick trip to the playground or a full day extended family picnic. Good news, the restroom facilities are numerous and clean!  They are also really easy to find because they’re all up on hills. The downside of this park? You do NOT want to be here when it rains. The whole place floods. There are many, many, many “camping” sites with built-in tables with grills.  However, camping is not allowed exceptRead More →

In: Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Things To Do & Travel

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 for summer’s it is great (also having the air conditioned library next door to escape to is nice), and since we have more summer than any other season this is important.  It has multiple play structures and swings appropriate to all age groups, covered picnic tables with electricity, and a large area. Location The location is prime. It is off of I-10 West & Campbell (on the South side) and tucked just far enough off the HighwayRead More →

In: Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Things To Do & Travel

Helen’s Park a Southwest Houston Gem Helen’s Park is a small immaculately kept pocket park in Southwest Houston.  Though privately owned by the Braeswood Place HOA it is open to the public.  The park is named for Helen Dallerup Williams whose late husband provided for its construction and upkeep through The Myron William Trust. It is a quiet park and you won’t find a play structure or any of those types of amusements, just lovely lawns, and splendid landscaping.  There are many benches along a lovely two-tiered walking path that wends along with a small stream and a fountain.  Several of the pathways are coveredRead More →