there's birds and ducks here. nice walking loop around the pond though it's not very long. on the…read morebusier side.

This park is so calming, even when it's packed with people…read more Plenty of parking, good paved running trail, bike trail along the back, good scenery with the lake, playground for the kids, outdoor workout station and frisbee golf (if you're into that). The running trail seems to be about .8 miles a lap, with markers for 5 and 10k runs. You will see plenty of turtles and ducks, the fishing is decent, expect to catch catfish. This park doesn't have it all, but it's a good mid size park with friendly people. Dog owners can be annoying, especially those with pits bulls, and the ones that don't pick up after their dogs . Unfortunately not everyone disposes of their trash property and this results in little on the banks of the lake. At night don't be surprised if you see some rats (nature), and plenty of duck poop which can be surprisingly large . Bonus: there is a good size hill on the south side of the park, it is good for climbing, rolling, and uphill sprints. Have fun!

Went there several times got there at 3:00 pm having a great time but when 7:00 pm came we had to…read moreleave the pool because they were closing,but their web site says that they are open til 8:00pm.and on sundays til 10:00 pm.i will not be bringing my family there never again so t So get your freaking hours straight

Strawberry Park has it all. Everything!…read more The track is well lit even at night; it's a complete mile all the way around. A gigantic Tennis area, I am always surprised how full that area is. Strawberry Park includes baseball fields that are also well lit in the evenings. They have a Basketball area, and pavilion for hosting private and public events. There is a workout station near the main entrance. They have a fairly new, small and fun waterpark that won't break the bank. Disappointed the volleyball area is gone to make way for the waterpark. They have plenty of room, I hope they find a new area for it, soon. They are plentiful in picnic areas with pits, playground areas for tots, and bigger kiddos. The bathroom area, is a no go zone.

What a beautiful park and nature preserve! The staff here is wonderful and their excitement to…read moreshare their love of nature with park visitors is infectious. Great nature and learning centers - great for people of all ages.

I love this trail on my bike! This is an awesome 5 mile trail that has many different routes.read more

I'm not going to lie, as I was reading the reviews from Yelp and Google about Stevenson, I thought…read moreto myself, how can anyone call this park beautiful if it's stuck in the heart of Friendswood, TX? It wasn't until I got out of my vehicle and stepped on the red trail, walking, seeing so many dedication gardens in every area of the park. Who knew that Friendswood had its own flag to be flown so high next to the Texas and US flags? That is what made me feel that this park was a beauty, and I even thought of my surname park, Wilshire Park in Portland, OR. This park and that park can be compared to each other since both are surrounded by trees shading the path around the perimeter of the green space. Both have spaces for children to play, but Stevenson has added amenities, including the on-site pool, Texas native wildflower garden, splash pad, basketball, and tennis courts. The trail is 1/2 mile long, winding, and semi-narrow; when I am trying to tap into mindfulness, I tend to walk slower than a regular-paced person, and as I was walking, other park-goers were cutting me off to overwalk me and not giving me space when passing me up. I would have liked the path to be a tad wider in width to prevent this from happening. Nonetheless, it's still overall a solid neighborhood park and one would say a hidden gem. I wasn't expecting this place to be what it was and had a prenotion bias that it would have been like Frankie Carter Randolph and 1776 Park (two parks that I don't care for); but I am happy that it wasn't. Huge spacious parking lot with restrooms onsite. I think the artwork is from the same artist who painted bayou birds, natives, and animals at the Lynn Gripon (park in League City, TX) and Exploration Green (park in Clear Lake, Houston, TX), which is pretty cool if they are local to the area. I will have to add to this my list of parks to explore in the evenings and weekends!

Perfect spot. Who knew this little gem was here. We were invited out for grad party, but this place…read morehas everything one could want in a park. It was a Saturday and yet it was nice and quiet. There's so much one can do, clean, and well maintained and supervised. Definitely will be returning to fully explore.

Great place for the family to get the energy out. The air of the sea is quite relaxing and always a…read moregood time.

Clean, plenty of parking, great for events, great place to walk my pup. Sits on part of the lake…read moreclose enough to everything.

This quaint trail is roughly 5.6 miles from start to finish. The Trail in almost entirely paved…read moreand or gravel. It's wheelchair accessible and excellent for beginner hikers. Hike this trail all the way to the Gully bank. Here you can free fish. When we went, they had success in catches after only a few hours. You'll experience lots of wildlife in the form of seagulls and other birds. The best time to go it right before the weather starts to chill, so In November.

Does anyone know if the bridge is fixed, the one where you fish?, last time I went with my father…read moreit was completely gone. Any updates?

love this park! love the dog park! love the zipline, the boardwalk, and feeding the raccoons!read more

Ok park. Benches are old and dirty. There is a tarp covered area, water is available and plenty of…read moreshade. Nothing for the small dogs to play on in the small dog area. Grass ok, fencing is good. One picnic bench. Not impressed at all but no really nice dog parks in this whole area. I've looked a lot.

This is a cool hidden gem of a park. I love the mosaic art and it looks like Dia de los Muertos…read morecouple, a flower Man, a mermaid, a dog, a snowman, and many more. It's so cool!! While I was here I kept thinking about how much stuff was purchased at the thrift broken up and made to create beautiful unique art. I love it!! The weather was great viewing everything. I love that they placed a willow tree here since they it provides shade. The path is smooth. There are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy. I didn't see a designated parking area and so I parked on the right side, it's located on a packed street with houses on the left side. I had fun at this place!

WOW! Walking through those gates I was not expecting this beacon of mosaic magic! There was SO much…read moreto take in and the mid-November breezy, sunny skies only illuminated the beautiful details lining every inch fo the park even more. I loved most that there were so many folks there: having picnics, learning how to perfect their roller skating skills, and simply gawking at all of the gates covered in artistic, glass, and beaded masterpieces. The live music was a nice surprise, as well as the arena covered in Houston street signs. Every head turn greeted me with original and unique art ond display: speedometers, affirmations of the power of love, and even dancing mermaids and skeletons engaged in intense conversations. I loved it all! Glad that the winters are mild enough to enjoy this park all year long.

It's small but peaceful, calm, and contains settings perfect for portraits or photo drops. Named…read moreafter Walter Hall's wife Helen, she loved her gardening and flowers which is evident at this tiny garden in League City. You'll see a water fountain, a MERR sign (short for merry?) and some statue bust displays of Mr. Hall and Helen herself. It's clear they had some positive footprints on the League City area based on the information written on their bust displays. Small amount of parking, it's worth stopping by for the 5-10 minutes and strolling around forgetting your troubles.

We were killing time and did a search of parks nearby and found Helen's Garden. It is a beautiful…read morelittle park. My 4 year old enjoyed looking at all the flowers and the water feature. They have shady areas too which was nice since it was so hot out. There are also bathrooms which was much appreciated. They were setting up for a small wedding too which was fun to watch. Definitely a pretty backdrop for a wedding and photos.

This is my go-to park, and I like to walk around it every morning. It has a big trail in a circle…read morelined with several ant hills and a small prairie in the middle. At the front of the park, you'll find two clean restrooms and a playground with various swings for able-bodied and disabled children, monkey bars, and a spinning carousel. The parking lot is very large with many slots. It's a great place to come to if you want to get in some quick cardio around the track. I like that the Armand Bayou hike and bike trail are attached; it can get pretty crowded on the weekend, but if you want to see some wildlife it's here. There are deer, rabbits, and birds.

Holly Bay Court Sports Complex (HBCSC) offers plenty for the fit family: 1/2 mile asphalt loop…read moretrack, body weight workout stations on a rubber surface, children's playscape with pea gravel surface, large parking lot, restrooms, and water fountains. Whenever I visit, generally during holidays when we're in town to visit relatives, there are always plenty of folks of all ages enjoying the park, including dog walkers, kids on bikes & scooters, and lots of jogging suit-clad senior citizens getting their daily walks in. My primary interest in HBCSC, however, is as an entry point for the well trafficked Armand Bayou Hike & Bike Trail system http://www.yelp.com/biz/armand-bayou-hike-and-bike-trail-pasadena-2 . From here, I can get in a nice 10 mile run (5 flat miles out and back to Bay Area Blvd.) that is mostly shaded and offering a bit of typical SE Texas scenery. Recent rains can make for some soupy areas on the trail, but experienced trail runners and mountain bikers will have no trouble. When the weather is warm, mosquitos are common, so plan ahead with protection for that. Do note the many warning signs about snakes. Depending on the season and time of day, you may see a few, but that's also true for the back yards around here. Use your common sense, folks. This trail is adjacent to a bayou, so you may encounter any kind of creature that would thrive in a bayou. I would not recommend running or biking at night on this trail; stick to the dry, raised track loop for that.