Between Telge road and Spring Cypress road, this place provides unique nature scenery in the form…read moreof trees, dirt paths, and lazy creeks. The paths cover a long distance so you better be prepared to walk/hike with purpose. One of the more explorative preserves in the Houston area, the paths are mainly dirt/sand so if rains, it's gonna be a muddy mess, your footwear will get dirty. Hiking boots/shoes are the way to go. I haven't seen any bugs here like the other reviews mentioned but that's probably cause I'm here when it's sub 50 degree temperatures. Go and explore this one yourself; you'll be quite pleased! Unless you don't like dirt, in that case go walk on a treadmill!

Beautiful wild trails. They also are very serene…read more Some areas are filled with the aromatic scent released from the trees makes me want to stroll back again and again just to sniff it into my nose. Familes come in. People walk their dogs in the evening. So it feels safer than I first thought. If you plan a tour, please make sure you have insect repellent. Long pants + top with sleeves, even better with a hoodie. And move! Don't stay still!

Our pup's first dog park adventure and by the looks of it, I'd say she loved it!…read more This park is a decent size and lots of dogs to mingle with of all breeds. A few fun obstacles but the main attraction is the shore they can swim in. Lots of areas for the humans to sit around while the fur babies and plenty of water fountains and poop bag stations. This place even has a washing station! What a great experience for our pup's first time at a dog park.

Very nice and large park with long walking/jogging trails, big lake and dog parks. Plenty of…read moreparking especially on the dog park side. Perfectly maintained so that people enjoy it to the fullest.

Great place for mothers & their children. We had so much fun! Probably going back the next time…read morewe're in that area.

We are former residents of the Cypress area and back in town for a basketball tournament. We…read moreremembered that our special needs child , now teen loved Matzke park back in the day so we went there so he could stretch his legs and run around with his younger brother. Am I wrong or is this an all inclusive park AKA disability park?? There's a sign that says up to age 12?! (He's 14 btw but still loves parks) AND the swings for kids needing assistance were broken and the boat for those in wheelchairs was broken!! The big spider web thing also was no longer covered in the protective coating over the thick metal wiring. Extremely disappointed that the park for one, only allows children up to age 12 (so disabled teens aren't welcome?) and two that the park equipment looked run down. Won't be back to this park when we come back to town.

I loved this park more than Brazos Bend SP. This SP was the first one I decided to solo camp at,…read morebut later hiked with the HWHG (Houston Women's Hiking group). I came here in October 2024 and chose campsite 045 a very short walking distance to the restrooms. I opted for a late check in and park HQ had my check in sticker hanging on a bulletin board with the other late stragglers. It was still dusk out and plenty of deer greeted me at the entrance. The park is fairly big and the campsites are close (enough to see and hear your neighbor). I stayed for the weekend Fri - Sun. The first night I pulled out my Eukera grill to cook some veggies with lentils, then out of nowhere what I thought was my dog, Sneakers, but really it was a raccoon spooked me! (Of course, it couldn't be my dog since I came alone! Ha!) The animal was relentless and tried to jump in the back of my SUV to eat what I was eating. I shooed the animal away and he stayed looking at me with it's large eyes. The animal eventually left when it knew it wasn't getting anything from me. Before bed, I made sure to lock my food supplies down and away from the site. The first night, other park goers were loud; cursing, screaming, and just acting plain belligerent up until 2AM. I think someone called park host on them since I started to tone it down by 3AM. The night was muggy hot, but okay with fans. The restroom is lit up so going to use the potty in the middle of the night was very doable. The following morning, I did some yoga at the campsite. I would suggest bringing a tablecloth for the camp table as it was filthy. Site 045 was great having two trees spaced between the two to help pitch a hammock. The following morning, I went on an early morning hike then went to check out the San Felipe Museum solo. The museum was a ton of fun learning about history. I came back to lay in my hammock to take a nap. By evening, I got up to go on a night hike with the ladies. During Halloween, the park decorates for the holiday which is so much fun!! I loved my time! The park rangers were nice and the park HQ has everything including hiking and camping gear. The purchased a bumper sticker for my car and a sticker for my laptop. By Sunday, I was ready to head back to Houston and the drive was short. Sealy is nice small town with nice people. I saw far more wildlife here than at Brazos Bend. The trails were wooded, mostly flat, and shaded. The trails are maintained. Trekking poles aren't needed, but suggested if you have bad knees. I can't wait to camp here again. I think next time I'll choose another site that isn't so close to the restrooms as the foot traffic can be very busy throughout the night, but perfect for solo female campers. If you have a chance, check out Stephen F Austin. It's a good hidden gem.

I visited Stephen F. Austin State Park and overall had a good experience. Just make sure to bring…read morebug spray because the mosquitoes were intense, I felt like I got swarmed the entire time. There are definitely a lot of bugs throughout the park. Unfortunately, I visited after heavy rain, so most of the trails were closed during my trip. I'll definitely have to come back another time when the trails are fully open so I can experience more of the park.

This is THE OG park for me. I've been coming here since I was in elementary school and still have…read morenot been to all the areas. It's a huge park. I love how it's connected to the library and they are always making renovations. Keeping the park up to date. Plenty of seating areas, walking trails, play areas, open fields. Hands down one of my top 2 favorite parks.

Huge, clean with multiple facilities (trails, multiple playgrounds, baseball fields, soccer fields,…read morerestrooms, covered picnic shelters, basketball courts, and skate park). I'm sure I'm missing a few amenities. We visited for my partners softball tournament, players were out with their teams, kids were out with their parents and owners were out with their dogs (on leashes of course). Unfortunately we didn't find any water fountains but always something to explore out here!

This neighborhood park was originally called Carverdale Park prior to local leaders changed the…read morename to R L & Cora Johnson Park (chron.com has the complete story). The official address is 9801 Tanner Road; however, there is no parking. The best way to enter the parking lot is on Porto Rico Road and Sweetbay Lane near Carvardale Community Center. This is a multi-purpose park situated on a 10-acre odd-shaped land while surrounded by houses and businesses. There are large baseball field, basketball court, tennis court, asphalt walking trail, swing sets as well as picnic tables and a few BBQ grill stands. While there are a couple of covered benches, this park can hold many parties at the same time. The reason being my favor park is the parking lot and mature trees. There are a few designated handicap parking spots and easily accessible to Porto Rico Road and Gessner Drive. It's always cool to walk on the trail with the shady trees on sunny days.

This is my go to park to eat breakfast and chill before I go to work. It's a nice park with a big…read morefield for playing soccer, a trail for walking, picnic area and of course a playground for the kids to have fun. On the weekends you see large groups of people playing soccer or softball. Within the park, parking lot area is also the carverdale community center for the residents of the area. The parking lot is small, but most park along the street anyway. All in all a good community park.

This is Hempstead's largest park with a fair number of amenities. Here you will find soccer fields,…read morefootball field, baseball fields and a splash pad. As a matter of fact, I counted four baseball fields. You'll also find plenty of swings, a large play scape, a volleyball court, and lots of covered picnic tables and some grills. There's also some smaller little Leager baseball fields. This park seems to have two parts to it. At the other section, you'll find a huge covered picnic area along with 2 small playscapes and more public bathrooms. Plenty of parking and lots of green space to run around in. Informative photos included.

I have been here a few times to vote. It is a really a nice community center. Quiet, clean and the…read morevolunteers are very friendly. The playground is huge and looks very well kept. The parking lot is large enough for several meetings to be held on the same day. What a great addition to the Cypress area.

It is really nice here. Clean and quiet. I have been here a few times, mainly for voting. They have…read moregreat volunteers and nice decorations (in the front they have displays of history and other items.) I do wonder what other events are held here and if people can use the space or rent the space. Parking lot is hugh and there are 2 pokemon stops in the parking lot/near the parking lot.