Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

    4.6 (39 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

    Recommended Reviews - Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Cool new discovery close by
    Zo M.

    Cool little park with small trails and part of Houston Audubon society. We saw rabbit's, red cardinals and turtles basking in the sun . Limited parking and definitely pack some bug spray as the mosquitoes were biting today.

    Shaili B.

    Free Park that i never knew existed!! I never knew this park existed until I had to google it. The address takes you to a main street with a gated park area. Once you see the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. The parking is at that church for this park. At first when i arrive 10am on a Saturday, there was plenty of parking and he door/gate looked closed. Before getting out and checking the door, we almost left until we saw someone come out and tell us it's open. Check the door, it should be open and you'll be surprised whats in side! The first time i arrive, i went to the left side first and the right side said "cabin" so we thought it might be private property however that side has the bridge/river area you can take nice pictures at. I will definitely be back!

    Sophie Y.

    Nice little hidden gem off Memorial. IMO, the trails are similar to the ones in Houston Arboretum. Parking is free in the church lot or street. Saw some people taking their wedding pictures today. Lots of benches, trails were mainly in the shade which was nice. There's a restroom in the cabin. Thanks to the HAS and Ms. Moore for wildlife conservation.

    Trail Map at Edith Moore Nature Preserve in Houston.
    Kiril K.

    I walked 7.2 miles, today... 2.5 of of those miles were here, on my 1st visit. The Houston Audubon HQ is here, as well. Edith Moore came to Houston during WW 1 and, later, once married, she & her husband bought some land 10 miles or so west of Downtown, in the middle of nowhere. :-D In the 30s they build a cabin on the land, next to Rummel Creek. She was still living there when she died in the 1970s, well into her 80s. She donated land and her home to the Audubon to be developed as a public nature preserve. Over a mile of trails, a pond, the cabin, bird feeders, a nursery for plant growth, the creek, all easily reached not just by car, but bike and bus for people who do not drive. The Metro 161 and 162 lines drop you off on Memorial, near the church entrance, but I strongly encourage you to walk around to the nearby main entrance on Wilchester.

    Jade P.

    I can't believe I've never been here! A friend of mine told me about this place. I went alone to check it out and it was stunning. It was the most peaceful walk I'd ever have. Everyone is nice and respectful and kept to themselves. There was so many cute walk ways and tons of trees and animals. This place is perfect to go on a short stroll!!! I'll be back soon!

    Be one with the nature.
    Mark W.

    I can't believe that I have lived here all my life and I only just discovered Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary a few weeks ago from a friend who just moved to Houston 6 months ago! Located near the outskirt of a quiet neighborhood along Memorial Drive, you wouldn't know this place existed unless you search for it. The entrance is a bit hidden but there's a decent amount of parking space inside the gravel driveway. If not, you can certainly just park on the street and walk in. There's an old log cabin which you can learn the history about it and this nature sanctuary at the entrance to the hiking trail. Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is definitely a true hidden gem of Houston. Although it's not as big as a national park for true hiking but I don't have to drive that far to get here just to get away from the city noise and reconnect myself with nature. The sound of the birds, wind blowing the trees and rustling, waving back and forth, blocking the sunlight with greens everywhere, it really makes you feel like you're not in Houston, and yet you are. So this is definitely a great starter place for people who have never hiked before as the trail is easy and pretty short. There's definitely enough bridge markers to make sure you don't really get lost. There's also a zip line but every time I have gone, they always have it locked up. I need to find out who and how to get it unlocked so I can zip around. To everyone who lives around in this area, find yourself some time and check out Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary and be amazed by the nature that's surrounded by a suburbia neighborhood.

    Andrea C.

    such a relaxing trail! do bring mosquito spray. didn't see as many animals as i hoped, but i did see rabbits, turtles, and a lizard

    Rosie S.

    This park has become my go-to for private time. I've been here twice now and each time I leave with such great peace. Great place to get away from a busy life.

    Anthony J.

    Nice relaxing perfect place to walk and collect your thoughts. Not very busy. Few people walking around great for just a get away in the mist of everyday. Watch your step and no dogs are allowed.

    My walk at the arboretum
    Perla J.

    This place is one of my favorites to relax in Houston, I definitely recommend it for photography or just to walk and listen to nature:-)

    Lisa M.

    It is very clean and beautiful! Free flying birds, squirrels and rabbits running around, natural trees and clean streams. We saw a lot of volunteers, thanks to this female volunteer. She led us to visit there! A wonderful day.

    The entrance on the west side of the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann L.
    1978
    827
    7226

    2 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 4
    Love this 16
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 3
    Love this 14
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Erica G.
    677
    1024
    2194

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anthony J.
    61
    67
    171

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 40
    Thanks 0
    Love this 27
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1
    Photo of David N.
    4671
    4495
    3242

    14 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Beautiful nature sanctuary in the Memorial area with shady walking trails. This place is truly special!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sue B.
    4
    18
    0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    19 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    19 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Wane H.
    109
    425
    818

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Randie L.
    193
    180
    380

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

    Is the Zipline still available?

    Hello Derenzy, The zip line that was here for summer camp programming was taken down. Thank you.

    Can you take a wagon or stroller on to this trail? Also is it shaded with trees etc or open to the full sun?

    Review Highlights - Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

    We went to the Houston Audubon Society's Wild Wednesday class for 3-6 year old kids & it was fun!

    Mentioned in 6 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Parks 6,188 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Buffalo Bayou Park - Ripples and Reflection in the Buffalo Bayou Cistern

    Buffalo Bayou Park

    4.5(331 reviews)
    12.6 miDowntown

    The Houston Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park is not only an amazing piece of Houston history but also…read morea wonderful structure to tour. In a city that is known for tearing down and paving over so much of our history, it is wonderful that this was saved and has been made into a place that visitors can visit and experience. I went with some friends from Kingwood on a Photo Walk of the area, we were lucky that the light and sound experience was still going on, each column in the cistern has LED lighting that changes to the tune of some aethereal music playing silently, the acoustics of the cistern make it sound so beautiful and mesmerizing. When you purchase your ticket online you choose one of the available times, upon entry they give you 30 minutes, the time passed quickly. Be ready if you are taking pictures or better yet, a video. Smart phones work great but you might consider turning off auto focus and just focusing manually if you know how because when it gets dark for a moment and then the lights come on most cameras auto focus has to search for focus so it goes in and out of focus. When you leave, there is a skateboard park up above and worth some time for taking pictures of the acrobatic skating going on.

    What a time we had at this fabulous event. The weather was bad earlier that day so by the time we…read morearrived it was still a little bit damp. The event was called Diner en Blanc an all white exclusive event, with pictures, food, live bands, fashion shows and more. Their catering was ok but for 100 pp for food is a hard no for me. The group we were with was ok had higher hopes but that's the ultra friendly side of me talking It was at buffalo bayou park but because of the rain lots of people (Angela) clothes were filthy There was nothing missed, our people showed up and showed out. The live band was very good, music for all age groups. Now our people forget what copy paper white looks like, they clearly said no off white, beige, cream, egg shell but they had all shades of whitish

    Photos
    Buffalo Bayou Park - O understood the assignment

    O understood the assignment

    Buffalo Bayou Park - This is Joy Davenports gang

    This is Joy Davenports gang

    Buffalo Bayou Park - Look at this beautiful site

    See all

    Look at this beautiful site

    Japanese Garden - Squirrel

    Japanese Garden

    4.6(72 reviews)
    11.1 miMuseum District

    Peaceful, zen, bit of nature within the museum district's Herman Park…read more Parking was free since we went on a Sunday and we were able to find a very close spot within the lot. We want on a day with gorgeous weather, not too hot and plenty of sunshine. We saw squirrels, turtles coyfish and various birds. There was a decent crowd but we were able to move around easily and get some cute pics. This is a beautiful weather day must.

    This was my first visit to the Japanese Garden in Houston, and it left a gentle impression on me. I…read morecame toward the tail end of winter, just as spring was teasing its way in. Here and there, I spotted a delicate cherry blossom and a few early blooms, though I wish I had visited at the peak of flower season. The garden itself is exquisitely designed and every corner seems crafted for peace, and I truly enjoyed the calm atmosphere. It felt like a small escape from the city hustle. That said, I did notice the cleanliness was a bit of an issue; the garden could definitely use some extra care to keep it pristine. Another small drawback was the restroom situation. There are only two available, and both were quite busy, so I ended up waiting a while and eventually decided it wasn't worth it. Still, the park draws a lovely crowd with people come to stroll, reflect, and soak in the beauty. If I'm in Houston again at a better time, I'll absolutely return to see the garden in full bloom. It has so much potential, and with a little more attention to detail, it could be a true hidden gem.

    Photos
    Japanese Garden - Squirrel

    Squirrel

    Japanese Garden - Squirrel

    Squirrel

    Japanese Garden

    See all

    Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary - parks - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...