Getting back to my Sunday walks...its been a minute so I'm loving the peace and the serenity…read more Saw a deer today but didn't get a picture...so upset sad facin

Solid park in/near Katy where you can get some steps in via a jog/walk along the trail which is…read moremostly shaded by trees. Also has some playgrounds and grass areas to lay out. Most people I saw were walking pets here or taking strolls to clear their minds. Maybe I'll bring my bike here and explore the next time I'm in this area. You'll notice a sign and gate when you turn here. Don't be alarmed, some think you'll be locked in with the gate. I can assure you that won't be the case.

This is a great spot for a stroll if you're in the nearby area. The trees are still in the early…read morestages of growth, so the amount of shade they provide is somewhat limited at the moment. However, the park features a wonderful playground area that's well-equipped with benches and tables, making it an ideal place for families to spend time together. One of the standout features of the trail that runs throughout the park is the inclusion of metal exercise stations, allowing visitors to fit in a workout while they're out and about.

Nice size park, one lap around is .75 of a mile!…read more It has a play area and multiple benches to sit around.

This park needs more attention. Bridges needs some repairs. But the park is awesome, great place…read morefor bikes and scooters.

This is such a great park for all things! I did some research before coming and found the…read moreplayground with the zip line is the second entrance into the park. It's also where the workout machines are which is so cool! It's also covered. There are two rentable covered pavilions with a smoker/ grill and sink with water access. There are also smaller covered areas with picnic tables which are first come first served. It has a bathroom which was actually clean and nice inside. This is just one area of the park but there is a huge pond to fish, a large walking trail around the pond on the other side and I've only explored a portion of this park. My kids loved it. We will be back!

This place is beautiful.. like truly . I like that it's lowkey because it was very quiet and very…read morepeaceful . The sound was water and birds and that was very relaxing . Me and my friend had a picnic and it was the best time . Enjoyed . This is my second time here and it's really great to come here and PRAY AND THINK. It's never crowded . The grounds are very clean .. even the washroom is spotless so I hope people see that and respect that because it deserves to stay clean. I love the garden , the water fall and the picnic table . So many pictures can be taken here . lol my new favorite park ... and it's close by for me

Located in south of Katy, there's a lot to like about this park. A wide bike/walking path area…read morethat circles around a lake/pond with a fountain, there's also a playground area with an attached picnic area to enjoy kids birthday parties or bbq lunches. For the views, plenty of trees and rocks adorn this area. The pathway also connects to the Cinco Ranch shopping area. Neighbors/residents are blessed to have this here; enjoy and treasure it!

Fabulous pocket park in west Houston. This is NOT attached in any way to Cullen park further down…read moreSaums. Separate playgrounds for older and younger children as well as swings. Exercise equipment for adults. Huge covered pavilion with electric outlets and large grill. Trash receptacles and separate containment for pet waste at regular intervals along the path throughout the park. Ample seating. Security cameras posted throughout the park. More parking would be great. Only minor downside is no toileting nor hand washing facilities on premises.

Cute park with small walking trail and bbq grill. It appears no reservation is required to utilize…read morethe pavilion. Convenient dog stations located through out the park. Nice playground for the kids.

I loved this park more than Brazos Bend SP. This SP was the first one I decided to solo camp at,…read morebut later hiked with the HWHG (Houston Women's Hiking group). I came here in October 2024 and chose campsite 045 a very short walking distance to the restrooms. I opted for a late check in and park HQ had my check in sticker hanging on a bulletin board with the other late stragglers. It was still dusk out and plenty of deer greeted me at the entrance. The park is fairly big and the campsites are close (enough to see and hear your neighbor). I stayed for the weekend Fri - Sun. The first night I pulled out my Eukera grill to cook some veggies with lentils, then out of nowhere what I thought was my dog, Sneakers, but really it was a raccoon spooked me! (Of course, it couldn't be my dog since I came alone! Ha!) The animal was relentless and tried to jump in the back of my SUV to eat what I was eating. I shooed the animal away and he stayed looking at me with it's large eyes. The animal eventually left when it knew it wasn't getting anything from me. Before bed, I made sure to lock my food supplies down and away from the site. The first night, other park goers were loud; cursing, screaming, and just acting plain belligerent up until 2AM. I think someone called park host on them since I started to tone it down by 3AM. The night was muggy hot, but okay with fans. The restroom is lit up so going to use the potty in the middle of the night was very doable. The following morning, I did some yoga at the campsite. I would suggest bringing a tablecloth for the camp table as it was filthy. Site 045 was great having two trees spaced between the two to help pitch a hammock. The following morning, I went on an early morning hike then went to check out the San Felipe Museum solo. The museum was a ton of fun learning about history. I came back to lay in my hammock to take a nap. By evening, I got up to go on a night hike with the ladies. During Halloween, the park decorates for the holiday which is so much fun!! I loved my time! The park rangers were nice and the park HQ has everything including hiking and camping gear. The purchased a bumper sticker for my car and a sticker for my laptop. By Sunday, I was ready to head back to Houston and the drive was short. Sealy is nice small town with nice people. I saw far more wildlife here than at Brazos Bend. The trails were wooded, mostly flat, and shaded. The trails are maintained. Trekking poles aren't needed, but suggested if you have bad knees. I can't wait to camp here again. I think next time I'll choose another site that isn't so close to the restrooms as the foot traffic can be very busy throughout the night, but perfect for solo female campers. If you have a chance, check out Stephen F Austin. It's a good hidden gem.

I visited Stephen F. Austin State Park and overall had a good experience. Just make sure to bring…read morebug spray because the mosquitoes were intense, I felt like I got swarmed the entire time. There are definitely a lot of bugs throughout the park. Unfortunately, I visited after heavy rain, so most of the trails were closed during my trip. I'll definitely have to come back another time when the trails are fully open so I can experience more of the park.

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.

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!

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.

Beautiful park and bike trail. I was here for the first time las week to see the bluebonnets that…read moreeveryone was telling me about, and I really love how the park wasn't so busy, so there are plenty of parkings. Depending on which side of the bayou, you might see different flowers/fields. I will definitely be back here again for the views when it gets cooler again outside and once bluebonnets bloom again.