Fairly large park with large soccer field, tennis courts, and volleyball court, plus playground…read moreequipment and picnic tables. Well maintained and clean;:large very mature trees providing shades in the summer.

Clean, close to everything, the equipment is well kept and in good condition. Plenty of room to…read moreplay and walk, safe neighbourhood

Cute park for children. There is an obstacle course that used to have a timer for the 8-13 yr olds…read more No, they don't specify an age range, but that is the age of children who like to challenge themselves on that parkour style course. There is also a Zipline style monkey bar that is really fun for that age child. The rest of the park caters more toward younger children. One valuable thing to know before you go is that half the park is sandy so plan shoes & clean up accordingly. The best thing about this park is that just outside the entrance to the park are restrooms & a filtered water fountain bottle filler. Very convenient!

What a lovely park! We spent an early morning here during a recent Houston visit and enjoyed the…read moresandbox area, toddler playscape and swings. The two things I loved most about this park was that the play area was fenced in (like most parks that you'll find in Europe - why can't that be the norm here?) and that the play area was heavily shaded. The park seemed both clean and quite popular - the longer we were there, the more families and kiddos rolled in. Parking is also easy peasy. Overall, a great park experience - especially for the babies/toddlers.

Buffalo Run Park is a beautiful place to be. Whether you are here looking for inner peace after a…read morelong work day or someone getting their long run in, this is the place to be. I was here at Buffalo Run Park here in Missouri City for an annual running endurance event for charity called Snowdrop 55 hour ultra. 55 hours to do a 0.69 mile loop around the lake. The park itself is amazing and while you can see parts of the lake at different locations, the best ones were on the bridge. During my event here, I saw the sunset over the lake and it was amazing. I saw the sunrise too but on a different area of the park. The park itself was a slice of Missouri city, far away enough from Houston and it was cool just to be here. Half of the park is a picnic ground with a little parking area. The other half is a large asphalt paved path around a large lake. It's quite a nice place to be in, although the weather was okay during the day and wicked cold at night. I guess my local Houston friend was right when she said Texas weather in late December is very bipolar. Can't make up its mind. I assumed it was going to be warmer but turns out, nope. For the most part though, my time at Buffalo Run Park was very cool and glad to be able to come. I arrived at the parking area and walked over to the asphalt trail. The path around the loop was scenic, clear of debris, and you can see snippets of the lake on one side and a lot on the other side. It was definitely worth it though. I highly recommend coming to Buffalo Run Park when you are in the area. It's peaceful and quieter than you think. You'll get a lot of peace here for sure. The overall experience here at Buffalo Run Park was very nice and pleasant. The weather was pleasant during the day with no rain and cloudy / clear skies and a lot of sunshine, but while I was here, the temperatures dipped into the mid 30's F and made it increasingly cold and difficult. I enjoyed the local flora and the trees in the park itself. I'm not sure if people actually go swimming in the lake or fishing, but I'm just a visitor. My time here was spent doing multiple laps around the asphalt lake path that circumvented the lake with many other like minded people and individuals. The bridge overlooking the lake was my favorite part of the loop because it was incredibly beautiful and so awesome to watch the sunset and sunrise. There were some benches along the loop for anyone and everyone who wanted to sit down and chill after walking or running the lakeside path. For the most part though, it was great to be here. I saw this little building that jutted out into the lake. Not sure what that was used for, but just felt like it was something to look at while I was here. I didn't see much of wildlife creeping on the lakefront path, which is a good thing. Only things I saw were local area birds flying overhead from time to time. And so, if you enjoy nature and the peace and quiet, consider coming out here to Buffalo Run park in Missouri city, Texas. Possibly the best time of your life. Buffalo Run Park is located in Missouri City, Texas. It's physically located at 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd in the heart of the city. It's a community park for anyone and everyone, so no admission fees charged. Completely free, which suits me just fine. As far as parking goes, there's 2 parking lots that services the park. The main one that connects you to the picnic area and the boat launch. And the smaller one that's right on Buffalo Run, near the gas station. Best bet would Be to have your own car or rent one. Or even better yet, find local Houston friends and they can give you a ride. Not sure if there is regional public transportation here to get you to Buffalo run Park from anywhere in Houston, but there's always the Internet to help you get your way down here. There's always Uber or Lyft if you require their services. This community park is always in good shape and maintained by the local Park Authority. Maybe one of these years I will come back and get a glimpse at that observatory that they have installed on the lake. Might just be the best viewing station to see the sunset or sunrise over the lake. Maybe not in December but who knows. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

I got my car broken into at around 7pm :/ in the smaller parking lot closest to the gas station. I…read morewould park in the lots in front of the park/volleyball court.

We had dinner nearby and decided to check this place out. From a distance, the facility looks quite…read morenice and well maintained. It has a library, swimming pool, soccer fields, basketball courts, and I believe there's a tennis court as well. Since it was already close to closing time at 8 pm, we didn't get a chance to go inside, but the facilities appear to be fairly new. There were quite a lot of people around, with families walking, kids playing sports, and people enjoying the different amenities. It was nice to see such a diverse group of people making good use of this public space. There's also a walking trail, so it's a nice place to bring the family or simply come by yourself for a leisurely walk, some fresh air, or a little people-watching. I didn't notice any public restrooms outside, though, so that's something to keep in mind. Overall, it seems like a great community facility and a nice place to spend some time outdoors.

It may have taken a few years, but the Alief Neighborhood Center finally came into fruition early…read morelast year to help revitalize one of Houston's most vibrant neighborhoods. For both outdoor and indoor activities, this is an incredible option for folks in the community. The space is substantial with a bevy of options that include a skatepark, swimming pool, tennis courts, an enormous children's playground, and lots of room for folks looking to exercise outdoors. It is a pet friendly area and a perfect destination for families, social gatherings, and even special occasions. Parking is abundant all throughout the property. The neighborhood center includes a gym + fitness center (#1), basketball courts, and indoor walking track. There are venue spaces for both adults and children for up to 25 people at no cost. There is also after school enrichment programs for kids, teens, and additional programs for seniors. There are volunteer opportunities and community development programming throughout the year. Because it's still fairly new, the facilities and everything are in good shape. Time will tell if they will be able to maintain it but for now it serves as an ideal resource for folks looking to get active and be a part of the Alief community. Best of all, it's all free. __________ (#1) Note: there is no shower or sauna.

this is a very small park. is ghetto and is not very scenic. some picnic tables and benches.read more

I frequent Notre Dame Church next door. But I only go at nights. One day I discovered Boone Road…read morePark and I thought, cool. I'll come back when there is still daylight. Thanks to President George W for moving daylight savings time few weeks early. I got a chance to sample the trail during sunset hours. Not too bad. This park is very spacious and no one will rush you off the track. Not sure about summer, though. There are a few soccer fields in the middle of track. This park has a secluded area to the north for natural preservation. I'd say don't go there. Those tall vegetation worries me. Who knows what and who you'll meet. Beyond the park is a cliff then a ditch. Looking at the map, this water flows down to a water project next to Arthur Storey Park, not linked to Braes Bayou. There are few downsides at Boone Road Park: restroom situation, lighting and track condition. Portable toilets don't bother me. It's better than no bathroom at few city parks. I have never used them, no guarantee they'll work. After sun sets, the lights from the church lit up south side of park. I only saw 2 other lights but the rest of lights weren't on. That makes the parking lot peach black. I was very worried taking off from the park on my first visit here. So, if you have a picnic at late afternoon, plan to leave before you can't see your feet. If you jog on the track, parts of this asphalt track are corroded and turned into gravels. I guess this park get retained from rain. Speaking of water, expect floods and puddles on the lowland areas. I saw ducks in "ponds" on a very rare occasion.

this park is just not large. has pretty standard amenities. there's a playground and small field.read more

This is such a great little park! The sweet little boy I'm caring for lives in this neighborhood,…read moreand we go for walks every day. We stop here all the time, since he LOVES the swings. They have swings for the younger kids as well as older ones/adults, play equipment for younger and older children (they're separate), a cute little gazebo to sit under as you watch the children play, a tennis court, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, and even a little grill for lazy spring and summer bbq afternoons. There's a part of the field that can be used for sports games (baseball or even soccer), and there are even bleachers for spectators to watch. There's a nice trail around the park for anyone looking to get some exercise in. The only downside: there's a school next door, so it can get REALLY noisy in the afternoons when the kids come outside.

I've been to Emancipation Park so many times but this time was so scary. I read the program that…read moresaid we couldn't bring a cooler or glass alcohol drinks. I seen a lot of people with coolers and alcohol in glass containers. The one thing that really scared me is that I saw someone with medium size knife in the back of his belt. This time we missed one of the best singer we cane to see. It was not fair for them to play music from a dj for over 1 hour instead of having the singer perform. I won't come back here again it's not safe enough. So sad!

I love Third Ward, especially its history rooted in Emancipation Park. The recent Juneteenth…read moreFestival held there was overflowing with Black joy, much like many of the other events I've attended there on there (Jazzy Sundays, Zydeco Festival, etc.). The nearby street parking makes it easy to access and the plentiful grassy areas, shaded huts, and even splash zone and well-maintained playground makes it an ideal family-friendly community gathering space. There was a full-on food cookoff and I got to meet some incredible chefs serving navy beans and rice, crawfish cornbread (a first for me!), and hands down the most tender barbecue I've tasted in all of Houston courtesy of Chef G. What I loved most was that even with the crowd and all the community and vendor booths, it never felt packed.Each community booth spotlighted a different historically Black neighborhood in Houston, and the live performances on stage kept the vibe going. To learn the deep history of Emancipation Park, there's a clean, beautiful mosaic pillar with biographical info on Richard Allen, serving as a reminder that this isn't just a park, but moreso a monument to freedom, resilience, and celebration.

We went to the park for a small farmer's market that didn't happen so we walked around and looked…read moreat the sights and i noticed a beam from the fallen World Trade Center Towers. Took a few pics and i'll post them here to help people remember.....

I am on a mission to visit all the cool parks in Houston and today we decided to take the drive…read more Once we arrived we had to figure out where the extra parking was located at the church but once we did we were ready to have fun In this beautiful day. My niece had a great time. The park is well spaced out and plenty of things for kids to do. The only draw back is not at fault of the park,it is in fault of the parents of the children at the park. I had to tell one little boy twice it to throw a big stick over the slide. All in all this is a cute park tucked inside of Bellaire.