Very nice and large park with long walking/jogging trails, big lake and dog parks. Plenty of…read moreparking especially on the dog park side. Perfectly maintained so that people enjoy it to the fullest.

Our pup's first dog park adventure and by the looks of it, I'd say she loved it!…read more This park is a decent size and lots of dogs to mingle with of all breeds. A few fun obstacles but the main attraction is the shore they can swim in. Lots of areas for the humans to sit around while the fur babies and plenty of water fountains and poop bag stations. This place even has a washing station! What a great experience for our pup's first time at a dog park.

This fairly new park has a large lake with paved walking trails. Also has about 7 picnic tables,…read moretwo of which are covered. The playground has 6 slides and lots of play equipment for kids. In different places on the walking trail are exercise stations with equipment and instructions for various exercises. If you don't want to do the long path around the lake, you can go over the bridge that cuts the walk distance about in half. This park is really peaceful, because most of it is surrounded by woods. I have seen some white egrets here in the past.

An excellent spot in west/central cypress for kids, furballs and exercise enthusiasts. Located…read moreright off North Eldridge. Between grant rd and Jones rd. This is a good spot to get out and be active. You don't to go far to be outside and enjoy the environment.

lovely neighborhood walking trails to take your dog during the day or after work, they even have…read moredog water fountains. & poop bags if you've ever gotten yours.

Beautiful and well-maintained preserve right off SH249 near Vintage Park area. It has many parking…read moreareas, walking trails, and wildlife to enjoy. On our walks, we typically see cranes, turtles, hares, and many species of birds, like woodpeckers, cardinals, and blue jays. There are some nature trails as well as paved ones. Highly recommend it!

I was driving by to get lunch from a nearby location and saw the park from the window and had to…read moremake sure I came back to check it out. It reminded me of the Clearlake park near NASA with the water behind it, making it gorgous for a day at the park. I agree with the other reviewers that there definitely needs to be more shaded areas. I actually went up to a table that someone had left their stuff I just to sit at the edge of it because it was very bright but they need more tables with covered shade or shaded areas. I love to visit different parks in different locations but I'm always a little confused as to why there is not shaded areas even on top of the playgrounds because the equipment gets so hot in the summer and even in the winter is quite bright. The playground is great and my kids absolutely love the swing where a baby and older child could swing together. We also had fun with the faux tire swing. It was really nice to be able to see people jogging along the trails and women walking together on around the park-- I really enjoyed the feeling of community here.

It was not crowded and we enjoyed watching the commemorative planes taking off as we walked the…read morenearby paved trails. We wondered why the pavilions were all closed. No restrooms for the trails

OMG....this park is huge beautiful and just plain gorgeous…read more.. Met my friend up here for a walk.....and when I tell you that it is a huge park....its huge Seen everything from the ducks the cranes and the turtles When I got there around 10 this morning the parking lot was packed Guess everyone was trying to get in before it heats up Everything is sectioned off....the doggies have their space in the park....the walkers have their space and the kids have their space.....and I love it The huge lake in the middle I will definitely come back....

Love this park! Huge gated park to run your dog(s) whatever size they may be. The dog wash area is…read moreSO appreciated and makes the task of bathing your dog after the park incredibly easy. My dogs went crazy when they saw the dog beach. I had 2 labs that lived for swimming here. It's awesome when you can catch it in quieter days as it's become quite popular. I still love it as it's a great park for you and your fur babies.

I have never seen another park like this in the middle of a city. This was a little oasis among the…read moretraffic and grime. I'm so glad I got to discover this place for myself. The park is beautiful and has the right mix of factors to make this a place everyone can enjoy going to. Off Little York Road, near the Library and post office, you find a small chunk of land that is multifaceted. From the main parking lot you will find you are surrounded by several baseball fields where games are going on, even on a rainy day. If you enter the main park from this side, you will come across a playground area. Here's something I wish was around when I was a kid- each playground has a built up section that is useful for either younger or shorter children. An example would be a swing set where one is at the normal height and one has a few inches of elevation- somewhere amongst all my pictures is a specific example of this. There are also small, covered pavilions with one or two picnic tables each. There were four or five of these, mostly to the right of the entrance. There is a walking path that goes around the very large pond. If you want to stay on concrete then there is plenty of the path where you can avoid getting muddy, but it's only on the first half of the park (from that entrance) and mostly around the inner part of the pond. On my first visit I was thrilled to see people actually fishing! Not just fishing, but catching fish! Also, it's not every day that you see fly fishing in a city park. There are rules posted in multiple sections, mostly around the lake. This is a catch and release system, which can still be fun. From what I gathered, they have catfish, bass and trout. There is actual wildlife! A ton of fowl and water creatures here. Not all are pretty, I discovered what a nutria is! It's basically a giant water rat. On the upside, you also see turtles and can feed ducks and other birds. This is definitely more of a family oriented park rather than a place of solitude. At least that's what I gathered from one weekday visit and one visit on a Saturday. There were lots of children and pets and family activities. People are also walking or jogging on the path. There is plenty to do, but in regards to the lake you have to keep it to fishing- no swimming, wading or boating allowed. I didn't notice it on my weekday visit, but on the Saturday afternoon visit I saw several park personnel riding around on golf carts. If you were to continue to the right you would be walking on a dirt and gravel path around the pond and by the trees. I wonder if there are a cluster of this many trees anywhere else in Houston? Maybe, but not one I've seen yet. At the back of the park, only accessible by the dirt paths, but easiest if you take a left from the main entrance, is a volleyball court and a wooden pavilion. This is the furthest point of the park and there is a small parking lot on this end as well. It can hold quite a few cars, but I would estimate a max of 25 if it was packed. Due to the width, it's less ideal for longer trucks, unless the other vehicles are more spread out. The gazebo is the only pavilion like option that is wooden. It's circular and reminds me of older structures built for fellowship and feels very nostalgic. This is not a park where you can reserve a pavilion for events. It's first come, first serve. If you are there when the park opens the gates (main entrance first) then you have your chance to stake out an area, but you have to stay because it's use it or lose it. During the week they open at 7am and on the weekends it's 8am. My most recent visit was for a memorial service on what turned out to be a very rainey, cold and windy day. Even on this day the park was absolutely packed. There were two other events being held at the park and there were two or three games waiting to hear if they would get rained out and plenty of people fishing. So again, not a private place, but still a great place that was still lovely despite the weather.

I enjoy visiting this place in the early morning to quickly take a few laps, which only takes about…read more10-15 minutes. It's a great way to get your blood flowing without breaking a sweat. The area is always kept clean and you can see many animals around, especially the fast snapping turtles - just remember to keep your distance!

*This review specifically pertains to the DAIRY ASHFORD ENTRANCE/PARKING AREA as well as hiking…read morewith a baby stroller.* DAIRY ASHFORD ENTRANCE/PARKING AREA: It was easy to park as it was a large area and we had no issue finding a spot (on a Saturday afternoon). From this area, you can access two different stroller-friendly trails that both run along the Bayou: The Robin Trail and the Quail Trail. The Robin Trail is accessible right from the parking lot. The Robin Trail is serene and has a remote feel. The Quail Trail is the main trail that runs through the park. To access it from this parking area, you have to turn right to walk alongside the road (Dairy Ashford Rd.) for a few feet, and turn right onto the Quail Trail. Basically, you have to cross the Bayou. The Quail Trail is lovely but feels less remote than the Robin Trail. You will see houses on one side and will encounter lots of bikers (be careful and pay attention). I'd honestly recommend doing both trails, if you have the time. We did the Robin Trail (turned back at the Robin Loop) and a portion of the Quail Trail (turned back at Kirkwood) and it was a nice 2.5 miles. I'd recommend this route for any parents looking for a nice day outing. Overall, this is a lovely park. Great for feeling like you're away from the city at certain spots. Please note that there are multiple entrances/parking areas. I'd recommend doing your research so you can choose the best one for you. Here is a map for reference: https://www.pct3.com/portals/45/docs/map/terry-hershey-park.pdf.

It's so great living near to this large park. I feel safe walking mornings or evenings because it's…read moretypically at least scattered with bikers, baby carriages and dog walkers. I would love for it to have more signage. It's so large I've gotten turned around a few times and end of walking for 2-3 hours instead of just the 45 minutes I intended on. Lol.

This review is solely for their tennis courts. There's tons of parking! There are currently three…read moretennis courts. A fourth has been converted into two stationary pickleball courts. The pickleball courts are open play style: That is, they have a rack that you put your paddles in to be randomly assigned to the next game. If you want to play with your friends just put your four paddles together. Water and bathroom are located just outside the courts. It's a lovely community offering AND the courts are illuminated for night games. I stayed with some friends from 7-10PM on a Saturday and there were only two other groups there, so we got plenty of game time. Love having a free spot available to play!

Huge park!!! Wow! If you need to go for a walk... you can walk for miles around here…read more We came here for a school game which had several teams on the field. The only issue I have with this park is the SAFETY at the bathrooms. Why is men & women bathrooms right next to each other? There is no door to restroom entrances. Who designed this?!? Considering there are all ages on the field. Suspicious people wandering in front of women bathroom. There is security but they are too busy on the field watching games. I'm not quite sure if that's part of their job... I would not leave unsupervised children to go to bathroom. The children I was with reported suspicious behaviors with an unstable man roaming nearly going inside the women's restroom.