Buffalo Run Park is a beautiful place to be. Whether you are here looking for inner peace after a long 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+ read more

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

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

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Scenery-wise, this park is a beauty with walking/running areas plus it's perfect for fishing. There's also some decks on the water for a nice view. Plus picnics tables and benches for that true park feel. There's not much biking trails along here. You can use the paths around the lake but you're just going in circles if you do. Not the best for doing your Lance Armstrong impression. read more

Buffalo Run Park - Parks Near Me - Missouri City, Texas

Buffalo Run Park is a fun park located in Missouri City (SW Houston)! There are 1.9 miles of trails with four small lakes to enjoy. The entire park took us about an hour to explore. The first half of the park consists of paved trails, the second half is gravel paths. The second half of the park is gravel trails The most picturesque part of the park is the Observation Tower at Bluegill Pond located near the parking lot off of Buffalo Run road. The park actually serves as a retention pond for Missouri City, but the lakes offer some amazing views. All four lakes are also navigable by boat and there is a boat ramp here as well. read more

Beautiful park..however parts of the trail is under construction. Easy and plenty of parking. Covered tables. Fishing is allowed and there's a boat dock. Also, there's a bird watch tower that's pretty cool. read more

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Visited this park for the first time and really enjoyed it. The large bodies of water were nice to see. There were some people fishing and in small boats. There is a boat dock in the main parking area. Nice walking trails with lots of trees. The restrooms and playgrounds are temporarily closed right now due to Covid-19. read more

Buffalo Run Park - Photo taken from top of water overlook - Parks Near Me - Missouri City, Texas

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This was my second visit to this park for an event. The first visit was much better than the second. The pavilion is a nice sizer with electrical power and lots of tables for seating. The event was a yearly crawfish boil and its pretty large, several hundred people. The problem is the parking, the designated area cant hold that amount so we were parking on the side of the drive up road. Well that went OK for the 1st visit but for the second visit, it was disallowed! The plan was for you to park up at the front by the school which entailed a 20 min plus walk! No Buenos!! If I visit in the future I will have to arrive early enough to park closer. read more

Fairly nice Park with walking trail and Fishing lake. I do know Mo City stock their lakes, not sure with what or how good the fishing is. A few play areas, gazebos good size Parking area. There are events conducted here. Lots of unused areas that could make it better, boat ramp, Quite, Wooded, Restroom/Latrine/Head/CR available. read more

Can here for the first time, last weekend. Started off early 10am to be exact. Try to beat the Texas heat. If you know what I mean. I love the openess of the park, The trail was flat but pretty easy. There's a boat launch in the park. Kiddie play area. Benches are seen throughout the park as well. read more

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Great park for family fun and there are actually fish here too!!! Caught my first bass!! read more

Buffalo Run Park - Been out here a few times and never had any luck I normally fresh water fish but finally got my first 16in bass!! - Parks Near Me - Missouri City, Texas

Great park to to go for a walk or jog. Has a play are if you have kids . Lake of you want to go fishing . It's really nice and if you go early enough you may see the rabbits out eating . read more

Probably Missouri City's most attractive park. It's a nature retreat in the middle of the city. Well maintained and I love the observation tower that overlooks the water reservoirs. read more