College Park opened in 1995, the sixth of the eight villages in The Woodlands. It’s named for the colleges along College Park Drive: Lone Star College-Montgomery, whose campus opened the same year, and Lone Star College-University Center at 3232 College Park Drive. The village runs along the northern edge of The Woodlands in Montgomery County, near I-45. Its two largest neighborhoods are Windsor Hills and Harper’s Landing, which sits east of the interstate. The Township’s maps divide the village into Windsor Hills, Harper’s Landing and Grogan’s Forest, plus the College Park Trade Center business area. Community Impact counted more than 2,500 residents in 2017.
Parks
Harper’s Landing Park, at 2 N. Blair Bridge Drive, is the village’s main park. It has a ball field, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a dog park, a wheel-friendly area, swings and BBQ pits, with the village pool on the same site.
Avalon Park, at 8585 Grogan’s Mill Road, adds a bocce court and a horseshoe pitch to its tennis courts, play equipment, picnic tables, restrooms and shaded trails. Tapestry Park, on E. Tapestry Park Circle, has pavilions and gazebos, play equipment and walking trails. Wimberly Park and Misty Dawn Park are smaller neighborhood parks with playgrounds, picnic tables and trails.
Pool
Harper’s Landing Pool, 2 Blair Bridge Drive, is the Township pool in College Park. Depths run from 1 to 5 feet with a large shallow area, and there’s a sprayground inside the pool area. It’s open in season only, so check the Township’s pool schedule first.
Shopping
Shops and restaurants line College Park Drive, including a Walmart.
Schools
College Park is in Conroe ISD. Attendance zones change from time to time, so check a specific address with the district.
Village Association
The College Park Village Association meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Woodlands Township. The village’s Residential Design Review Committee meets at 5 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Township Town Hall, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
Neighborhoods in College Park
Avalon Oaks, Cantwell Forest, Dulcimer Woods, Harper’s Landing, Mason Heights, Mason Pond, Patina Pines, Prosewood, Tapestry Park, Tiffany Green, Turret Hill, Windsor Hills.
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 Sculptures
The Woodlands is home to one of the largest collections of public art in the State of Texas. From mosaics and sculptures to a growing collection of art benches, there are many pieces to view, and enjoy. Make plans to visit the various mosaics, sculptures and a collection of art-benches, to view, enjoy, and of course, have a sit and a selfie!
The Woodlands Public Parks
Public Parks offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. A public park in The Woodlands is a short bike ride, or a nice stroll away along a nearby pathway. Wheel Friendly Parks are located in several villages, and the softer surface of Millbend Linear Loop in Grogan’s Mill Village is favored by joggers.
The Woodlands Public Art Bench Project
The Woodlands Public Art Bench Project allowed local, national, and international artists to add their own flair to Town Center by contributing a custom built bench. The Woodlands Art Council oversees the benches up to installation prior to handing them off to The Woodlands Township for the foreseeable future of said benches.
The Woodlands Village Guide
Town Center
The Woodlands retail district - Woodlands Mall, Market Street, Waterway Square.