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+

this is a great park. beautiful flowers, a rope climbing structure, benches & water views.read more

Kudos to Beatrize, Cassandra, Fereshteh and the rest of the staff. They are always beyond friendly…read moreand helpful. Every single interaction I have with any employee has been positive. They care about what they are doing and are great representatives for Commissioner Briones. They care about their job, the center and the people who use the center and its programs. The park is a great place for activities for kids and allows for so many different sports. Also, allows for private family picnics are small group activities. Highly, highly recommend.

the walking path is not very long but is nice clean and not very busy. lots of picnic tables.read more

This is an absolutely beautiful little park tucked away between a neighborhood and a few apartment…read morecomplexes, all behind the Fountains shopping center so it doesn't tend to get overcrowded by anyone but the local residents. The park has a large running trail that I believe covers a quarter mile. You'll frequently find people getting some exercise on the track. There's also a gazebo, a picnic area, and a playground, all of which is very well maintained. Parking is a little weird, with one lot accessible from the north, but only through the adjacent neighborhood, while there's a bigger lot accessible from the south, but pretty far from all of the major reasons that you might come to the park. There's definitely a bit of room for improvement when it comes to the parking.

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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.

We go to this park a lot. It's a nice slice of nature that helps you forget momentarily that you're…read morein the middle of the suburbs. Watch out for snakes- sometimes they are in the grassy areas. Many different species of birds, lots of nutrias, turtles, as well as occasional sightings of alligators, snakes, crawfish remains (from the birds eating them, I suppose). Only downsides- There isn't much shade here at all (only one medium sized roofed area near the parking lot), and there are no restrooms. Among the birds I've seen here: Great egret Snowy egret White ibis Yellow-crowned night heron Cormorant (double-crested, I believe) Little blue heron (rare) Roseate spoonbill (rare) Red-winged blackbird Northern cardinal Mockingbird

This doesn't even feel like you are in TX, especially in the middle of a neighborhood. It feels…read morelike a nature preserve in the middle of Florida. It is small, but there is ton of wildlife. They have it really well maintained with paths. One of the nicest hidden gems in Sugar Land.

This place is a "mo-storic" (healthy mixture of modern & historic), overlooked Sugar Land paradise…read more Stop by and get to know this park whether you're a local or nomad. You'll be glad you did, as it's one of the lessen known recreational getaways, right in the middle of old & new treasures. One of the oldest treasures is the Imperial Sugar Mill campus, visible across US ALT-90 FWY. The newer treasure is Sugar Land's premier coffee roaster, Blendin Coffee Lab. Found just 5 minutes (walking) East from the park entrance. Highlight: Ample sized playground & swing set attracts leaves in the winter, but come Spring there's more people than grains of sand in the volleyball court. Well, that's obviously impossible. But if you require 1 of the 4 picnic tables (2 under the Pavilion, other 2 uncovered), you best get up before the rest of Sugar Land's newly informed explorers. Park-goers rave about the safety and peacefulness of the simple yet sufficient offerings, however there is one clear downfall. Downfall: If there is a real downfall to this great local treasure trove, it's the Parking Situation. Very limited; see the signature, same named section below for a in-depth explanation. Fact: Stick around long enough on the Northwest side of the park's benches and you'll be surrounded by one of Sugar Lake's duck flocks, who tend to devour worms in the afternoon/early evenings there. Bonus Fact: There are 6 trash cans. Yeah, I know, right? Stellar Performance: The groundskeepers here deserve credit. Always freshly cut grass, and emptied trash cans. All SIX of them! Leaves pile up most weeks, but it makes you feel like you're in the Northeast. Washroom Situation: There is no washroom, thus no situation. Unless you have to "go". In that case, YOU have a situation. Parking Situation: Vehicle Parking here is limited to 6 paralleled parked street spots (1 handicapped). There is a dentist and dry cleaning parking lot across the street, but no guarantee of being towed or not. Luckily that lot is easily visible from any part of the Lonnie Park, if you really feel like running down a ticketing cop. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the park grounds. Tip: Swing by on a Saturday afternoon. If there's an open parking spot, do your busy brain a favor and stop by and relax for half an hour at the near 4 acre plot of public property. The Loop is a perfect ¼ mile. 500 steps or 5 minute walk. The Figure Eight path is a more interesting stroll at 0.32 miles and 100 more steps or 1 additional minute to the loop. It's my recommendation between the two options. Bottomline: Stroll for a quiet loop around this quaint park and be teased by the rolling sounds of train tracks while peeking through weathered tree branches at the historic Imperial Sugar water tower.

this is an average small sized park. the field has decent grass. only a few trees. a tennis court…read moreand baseball field also there.

Pandemic update: the porta-potties are gone and the playground is off-limits. But you can still…read morewalk your dog and use the tennis courts. The neighborhood teens hang out in small groups here during the weekends and the occasional softball practice occurs on the field. Not sure if pick-up soccer is still going on. A nice safe park for chilling in, but not much going on. What it's not: not very interesting for a picnic, no running trails. Nice if you live in the area (or are in the pick-up soccer league) or if you want to use the tennis courts, but otherwise not really an attraction for others.

This park stays busy! Located in Eastwood right along the Metrorail, this park attracts…read moreneighborhood families and recreational sports enthusiasts. The park features a public swimming pool, community center, soccer fields, tennis courts, covered basketball court, playground, small skate park... There's always a good cart, or you can walk to the nearby Tampico for a raspa and other snacks.