This neighborhood park is a hidden gem. It's tucked inside a subdivision so it's not super crowded…read morelike more mainstream parks, such as Oyster Creek Park or Sugar Land Memorial Park. There is a lake with some turtles, Muscovy ducks, mallard ducks. We enjoy having family picnics in the grass here. Plenty of shade under the trees by the lake, as well as shade elsewhere from large trees. Some walking trails, a playground with swings and a baby swing.

Nestled in the back of Covington Woods is Sugar Mill Park. It's a terrific little neighborhood…read morepark with a maze of concrete walking trails shaded by mature trees. You can do loops here and there and make the walk last as long as you like. You can also play volleyball here. Or, like me, you can just sit on one of the shaded benches on a hot summer morning and admire the ducks. There is a small pond intersecting with Hidden Lake Ln. There is a sign that says not to feed the waterfowl. When we came, there were some parents sitting under the gazebo chatting while their three children were running around chasing and harassing ducks. Fortunately, the ducks can escape under the fence to the private backyard section of the small lake. There were only 4 parallel parking spots along Drakewood.

Man, I bookmarked Oyster Creek Park for many years. Today was my first time set foot in here. I…read moreneeded to get my daily steps in. So, I came with a friend with the same desire. The trail was paved but not always the same width. Some parts were narrower than others. I saw warning signs for the cyclists to give room for pedestrians. Oh, the restroom is on the right side of parking lot. There were many parking spots. Lucky us, we came here at sunset hour on a windy day. Not many park goers there. I would love to return on a sunny day in the summer.

The biggest park in Sugar Land has about three miles worth of trails. It's a nice place for a…read morestroll or a short run. The parking lot is small, so I bet it gets full during peak hours. They have clean restrooms with soap in the parking lot.

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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One of my parks that I frequent once a week. The trail around the park is a mile, so u can plan…read moreyour run/walk with ease. They have another trail, where 5 laps equals to 2 miles. The park itself is pretty busy with patrons and other soccer players. Tons of matches and practices are happening. There is a little playground also along with a sheltered picnic area. Lighting is decent at night. The park does close around 10ish.

It's a cool spot for a picnic and kids play. Had a school field trip and we had lunch at the park…read moreit's nice and clean. And the kids had a ball eating and playing. There was a nice breeze so the weather played a big part of the fun.

Nice park in Sugarland with tributes to families of fallen soldiers…read more Also had a huge area dog park that was enclosed. If I had a dog would definitely come here. Nice trails for walking and riding bikes. Lots of parking available when we went today.

I like coming to this park to run and walk because it only takes me one lap around the entire park…read moreto get 5 miles. I park at U of H and I walk down to the actual trail. Then I run the entire trail which is about 2.58 miles around one time. Then I walk back to my car. The trail is gravel which is better for your feet, knees and hips opposed to concrete. You'll even catch a bunny or two eating a snack in the grass. Its peaceful for the most part. An area for the doggos to play and a playground for the kiddos. There are bathrooms to the left of the main parking lot.

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.

Great playground with lots of slides and climbing for my 4yo! It's also not too big, so I can…read moreeasily watch my kiddo and find her! They have plenty of swings (6) and 2 baby swings with nice AstroTurf so you're not stuck in mulch. They have 3 covered pavilions with 2 picnic tables underneath each one. There are also several benches surrounding the playground for parents to rest and watch their littles.

Located somewhere behind Jolibee and McDonald's. This park offers a fun area for your little ones…read moreto climb, slide, and swing. The playground is still in good condition and almost nothing was broken. Isn't it nice when things just work? They have public restrooms and disc golf. Restroom was somewhat clean.

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.

I love this lake so much! The walking trail is incredible and a great workout. The atmosphere is…read morevery nice also when I arrived some people were fishing others barbecuing it's just a very nice surrounding and activity.

this is a nice little park area the path isn't very long within the park itself but has good little…read moreviews of water and some cute flowers.