The Woodlands Villages
History, names and a guide to each village
The Woodlands is divided into eight residential villages, each with its own parks, pools, schools and village association. George P. Mitchell’s development opened its first village, Grogan’s Mill, in 1974. Seven villages are in Montgomery County. Creekside Park, the newest, is in Harris County. Town Center and Research Forest are commercial and mixed-use areas the Township lists alongside the villages.
The eight villages
Village Alden Bridge
Alden Bridge (1994). Roger Galatas, then president of The Woodlands Operating Company, named the fifth village after his hometown of Alden Bridge, Louisiana.
Village College Park
College Park (1995). Named for its colleges, Lone Star College-University Center and Sam Houston State University-The Woodlands Center.
Village Cochran's Crossing
Cochran’s Crossing (1983). Honors the Cochran family, co-owners of the Grogan-Cochran Lumber Company and much of the land. Residents call it “the happy village.”
Village Creekside Park
Creekside Park (2007). Opened in October 2007 and named for nearby Spring Creek. It is the one village in Harris County.
Village Grogan's Mill
Grogan’s Mill (1974). The first village takes its name from the Grogan-Cochran Lumber Company, which owned the land and ran a sawmill there. William Shatner appeared at the opening.
Village Indian Springs
Indian Springs (1984). Named for Bidai artifacts found on the property during construction.
Village Panther Creek
Panther Creek (1977). The second village is named for the creek that forms its eastern edge, the same water that forms Lake Woodlands. Northshore Park sits on the lake.
Village Sterling Ridge
Sterling Ridge (1999). Opened in The Woodlands’ 25th year, so it was named for the “sterling silver” anniversary. The gated Carlton Woods community, first planned as its own village, is part of Sterling Ridge.
Counties and village associations
Village associations
Most villages have a village association, an independent group run by residents. The Township considers every resident a member. The associations hold community events, award scholarships, back neighborhood projects and speak for residents on local issues. Each village’s bylaws, officers and meeting times are on its Township village association page.
The Woodlands Texas Activities Guide
Family Activities
For the same reasons many choose to make their home here, families find charm and appeal in spending a day, a weekend or a week in The Woodlands.
Waterway Activities
The centerpiece of Waterway Square is the 120' Waterwall and circular fountain featuring regularly scheduled light and music shows. The public venue also features restaurants, hotels, and is the nightlife area of The Woodlands Texas.
Festivals in The Woodlands
Several festivals and other outdoor events held throughout the year in Town Center. Festival events are frequently held on the Great Lawn in Town Green Park including, the Annual Crawfish festival.
Sports Activities
From the jogging loop in Grogan's Mill, you can travel along the pathways to Disc Golf courses, pickle ball courts, Bocci Ball, and various playfields.
Swimming Pools
Live Music in The Woodlands
Throughout the year, you’ll hear about concerts, performance art shows, festivals and free live music, all happening in The Woodlands.
The Woodlands Village Guide
Town Center
The Woodlands retail district - Woodlands Mall, Market Street, Waterway Square.
Public Parks Guide The Woodlands
Cochran's Crossing
Public Parks in The Village of Cochran's Crossing
Creekside Park
Public Parks in The Village of Creekside Park
Indian Springs
Public Parks in The Village of Indian Springs
Sterling Ridge
Public Parks in The Village of Sterling Ridge
