This park on Eastside Street is such a wonderful place to have in Houston. It offers plenty of room…read moreand amenities, including a dog park, an activity lawn, promenade, a children's park, pavilion, and an event lawn, plus restaurants nearby. With street parking in the surrounding area and clearly marked parking areas for the park itself, it's a pleasure to visit. As an added safety feature, they've got security that actively make rounds in the park and by the parking areas monitoring. There are plenty of tables at this park as well as areas for play. Stumble upon their games cart with a rotating supply of board games and strategy games to have some fun with friends or the kids, the art cart with some crafty supplies and the reading room which holds some books and magazines to borrow. They take donations too so you can reach out to them if so desired! The park is clean for what it is, and some areas have device charging stations along with free wifi. Their website also has a calendar of events to check out.

Totally lovely park with a big variety of things to do and eat for all ages…read more I truly enjoyed a show they had there on the big stage.

Nah, this ain't it…read more My deep gratitude to the city for curating experiences with dog owners which includes thoughtfully creating a separation between large and small dogs. This is a fairly accessible dog park, and with plentiful dedicated parking, which is really appreciated. Unfortunately, the park smells quite bad (probably because it is well trafficked), but there are also places (at least on the small side) where owners have not picked up after their pups, which adds to the sense the place is not sanitary. The pond is a nice touch, but as above, I worried about the cleanliness of the water. I am so glad the city curates spaces like this, but there are much nicer spaces in the city to take your pup!

UNSAFE!!! Someone attempted to break into my vehicle on last Saturday evening…read more Thank God regulars I spoke with earlier during our visit saw the person and they pulled off before being able to fully break my window. To make matters worse, one of the other regulars confirmed that it happens often which was evident by the mounds of glass is random parts of the parking lot. Called the cops. No one came after 30+ minutes. They know and they don't care. Never again!!!! I am new to Houston and this was my biggest fear. Protect yourselves!

Expansive dog park with water fountains and separate areas for large and small dogs. Doggy bags are…read morelocated at the entrance but not inside. Very nice setting with trees and seating areas. Nice friendly fellow dog owners. Located right along the bayou trail and very convenient for people who live in the area to walk to via the trails. There were about a dozen happy dogs in the small dog area the Sunday afternoon we visited. However for those who drive, the main drawback is the parking lot is very small. If you drive there and can't find a parking spot, the next closest parking lot is *probably* at Bayou Parkland (6532 Almeda Rd) and you'd walk your dogs via the pedestrian trails across the Bill Coats bridge to get here; probably a 10 minute walk. A very nice walk on a spring day but probably not in the middle of summer. Some online reviews elsewhere mention part of the dog park floods after rain events. Apparently some construction work has been done to try and alleviate this. I did not see any water retention as we were there on a sunny day but perhaps future reviewers can comment on this.

This is such a nice addition to Herman Park. I came here since the exit was closed to Allen Parkway…read moreone Saturday morning. I remembered hearing about a dog park nearby and decided to come, only about a 5 minute drive from that exit. There is a dedicated parking lot which is nice, however it is a tad small, comparable to the parallel parking lot at Johnny Steele. There's dog washing stations, water fountains, and a neat water feature for your dogs to cool off. There's lots of grass and space for the small dog park. There is a sign stating only dog shorter than 15 inches allowed for the small dog park. There's two park benches and a concrete semicircle bench for seating. All in all, a great place for you and your dog to relax at.

My dogs love this place! This unassuming dog bar is located on Montrose Boulevard. There are a few…read moreparking spots out front and also street parking in the neighborhood. There is a small turfed area where dogs can run around and potty. The front area has tables and chairs for the humans to relax at. Inside they have a ton of doggy treats and a full dog menu. My dogs' favorite pup tail is the Doggy on the Beach and they also love Dog Shots! They also sell seltzers, beers, and nonalcoholic options for the humans. The owner is so sweet and you can tell he truly loves what he does. They have events for various occasions...the last event we went to was their Easter egg hunt and my dogs got a ton of treats! Be sure to follow their instagram for event details. Definitely a great place to come and socialize with other dogs (and humans).

On Montrose, you'll find a bright tiny shack, where accessories and drink menu items are served…read more.. FOR PUPS! Dog Bar offers a unique experience for fur babies. For $9, your pup can have a specialty "puptail" of their choice: The Hawaiian Pawty Punch (antioxidants + almond milk), Doggy on the Beach (savory broth + carrots & peas) or the Mutt Mai Tai (tropical fruits + coconut milk). For a dollar less, you can also order a canned Good Boy Dog Beer. For humans, they serve canned and bottled beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We ordered the Doggy on the Beach for our two pups, but after a few sips, they weren't too content with their order. They typically love savory, but this special blend was bland. Though intentions are well, the dog bar could offer a lot more. For one) parking-- there is none, as their lot is used for their patio. Two) They do not sell food for the pups, but they have the potential to expand their menu 3) Due to the limited space, they do not offer indoor seating, and the outdoor seating they do have are three frugal ables with a few seats.

Love this local park in Bellaire…read more From the Nature Discovery Center to the Texas Birdwatching Trail, there are so many interesting finds along the woodsy walk. The Nature Discovery Center was a favorite when my kids were small. Loved the bunnies, the Wiggles and Squirms classes and summer camps. From being summer campers to junior counselors, they really learned a lot about science and nature. They even hosted a booth about eating healthy for their Girl Scout Silver Award during Pumpkin Patch one sunny October weekend. Love birding? Check out the list of bird sightings. Saw a juvenile yellow crowned night heron recently. In some cultures, this is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Check out the turtles swimming in the small pond along the boardwalk. The park is free to visit. Parking is available both off Evergreen and Newcastle. Enjoy a walk in the woods in Bellaire.

The Nature Discovery Center is situated in Russ Pittman Park. The actual nature center building has…read morelimited hours. They are only open on weekends from June - August (10am-noon). Their hours during the school year (late August - late May) are Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-noon and 4pm-6pm. The surrounding park is open 7 days a week, 5am-930pm. The park is small but lovely. There are lots of little trails that help isolate you from the road/other visitors. I was impressed at how many benches & picnic tables there were throughout the park. Lots of places to stop and rest. A charming fountain. A few signs to let you know about local flora/fauna. A playground for kids. Even if you visit when the nature center is closed, they do have some outdoor cages with animals. There was a bunny cage although I think he was hiding. Also saw a possum -- Blossom was a cutie. There was also a turtle cage but they weren't there (gone for hibernation, apparently). There was also a large cage with doves. So there are some animals to see whenever you visit. Another major plus -- they have outdoor bathrooms! They are separate from the nature center. I always have to pee so this is a big draw for me. There are two parking lots -- one at the north area (by the nature center) and the other at the south area (by the playground). The parking lots are small but if you come early, it shouldn't be an issue. I'm not sure what the street parking situation is in the area.

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.

This is a very nice park of "Alice in Wonderland". All area clean, great water spot for children…read moreand open spacious area. Nice trees, lawn, trash and recycle cans.

It's a nice small park with shade and chilling area! There is a dog potty box so you can bring your…read moredoggie and have a good time there! :) I like it! :)

This is a chill, quiet and clean park within the inner loop/galleria area. An urban park situated…read moreon Yorktown Drive. A bit of a green nature escape among the concrete plazas of inner loop Houston. Decent walking trail, kids play area and tennis court. I have mixed feelings about this park at evening though and it's rather dark at evening. Barely any lights at that time. Be cautious at your own risk and visit the park during daylight hours. It's non discrete and far from pretentious. A good place to get in fresh air and a few laps around the trail. The play area for kids isn't that big, but it's fun enough with various trinkets and slides. The swings for the kiddos and babies are available as well. Lots of joy and a spot to take photos. Grady Park is chill, I've taken the bebe here and we've captured some fun moments of his first experience on the swings and slides. Be careful with your possessions while visiting any park and as I mentioned, visit during daylight hours. Toodles!

We were driving through Houston and needed to make a pit stop to eat lunch. I was originally…read moreplanning on relaxing at Hines Waterwall Park but mich to our disappointment it was turned off, I guess for maintenance. Needed another place to sit and eat while resting up a bit. Found this park nearby and was pleased to see a parking lot, benches, picnic tables, playground, tennis and basketball courts and plenty if shade. I was especially impressed to see some of the picnic tables were handicap friendly. I am definitely a fan of this park.

Free - park on the side of the road and take pictures. There are lots of photo ops! Just watch…read moreout for the bugs

It has been said the "Eclectic Menagerie" exists simply to make commuters smile and I totally agree…read morewith that statement. Most of the "art" on display were made by welder Ron Lee, a more than 50-year veteran employee of Texas Pipe and Supply. A true artist-in-residence, Lee, who passed away in 2017, never exhibited his work anywhere else other pieces were made by light metals artist Mark Rankin. No new works have been added since Lee's death so now comes the rest of the story or in short why is this display of roadside oddities is so cool and turns the heads of every traveler on TX-288. The Eclectic Menagerie is "quintessential Houston art--rough, ready, and right there on the roadside for your viewing pleasure" and in my opinion simply irresistible and totally FREE. Just a reminder this is private property so although there are no "no "trespassing" signs that I could see it's important to respect the property so uncontrolled access continues for school children, little old ladies and anyone else like me who appreciates the utter oddness of walking among the legs of a sculpted steel spider as big as a house and other monoliths of gargantuan proportions. They say everything's bigger in Texas, I'd say this validate that...

this is such a great playground to bring children!…read more the layout of the playground is though, yet whimsical. it's mostly shaded, and there is a splash pad area on super hot days. be safe. have fun

I can't believe that I have come down to the zoo numerous times and never took a little stroll down…read moreand came to this play area. Granted, you would probably be exhausted at the zoo unless you put a timer on like I do, so that we don't all have meltdowns, but I digress. But I am really happy to come across this play area. Was it weird walking up and down the rolling hills of the playground with a stroller? Absolutely. But would I do it again? Absolutely. I really love how they had a rubber ground for the patrons to walk on because I'm really sick of the wood chips. I'm not sure who started putting shards of wood under our children when they play, but I'm over it. We came here on one of the handful of nice weather days weekend down here in Houston. I'm not sure how hot the playground would be during the summer, because a lot of the material here is metal, but I would definitely check it out again!