The Woodlands Where to Go Guide

Where to Go in The Woodlands

Parks, pools, The Waterway and Town Center

The Woodlands has more than 150 parks, over 220 miles of pathways and 14 public pools, plus The Waterway, Lake Woodlands and an outdoor concert venue in Town Center. This page sorts the places to go by type, with a link to the guide page for each.

Parks and Pathways

The Township’s park system covers more than 150 parks and 4,445 acres of open space, linked by over 220 miles of pathways for walking and biking. Each village has its own parks guide, listed in the cards below.

Dog Parks

Six Township parks have fenced areas for dogs: Bear Branch, Cattail, Harper’s Landing, Rob Fleming, Tamarac and Terramont. The dog parks guide has the details.

Pools and Spraygrounds

The Township runs 14 public pools, including the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in Creekside Park, with a 500-foot lazy river and a two-story flume slide. A season pass covers all 14; daily admission and punch cards are sold at the pools during the season. Six spraygrounds are open daily from March through October.

Big Barbara sculpture by Peter Reginato, Alden Bridge Village Center

The Waterway and Boat Rentals

The Woodlands Waterway runs 1.8 miles from Lake Woodlands to The Woodlands Mall, a linear park for walking, jogging and biking through Town Center. Riva Row Boat House, on The Waterway at Town Green Park, and Lakes Edge Boat House at Hughes Landing rent kayaks, paddleboards and water bikes, and Riva Row has swan boats too. Lake Paloma in Creekside Park has self-serve kayak rentals.

The Pavilion

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, in Town Center on The Waterway, holds about 16,500 for concerts and performing arts. The guide’s Pavilion pages cover seating, parking, entry rules and directions.

Town Center

Shopping and dining are concentrated in Town Center, around The Woodlands Mall, Market Street and Waterway Square. Restaurant Row at Hughes Landing, near Lake Woodlands, has more restaurants.

Nearby, Outside The Woodlands

  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, 21300 I-45 N, Spring: water slides, a lazy river and a wave pool.
  • Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, 23101 TX-242, New Caney: water slides, a lazy river and outdoor activities.
  • Speedsportz Racing Park, 23050 Speed St., New Caney: go-kart racing.
  • Sam Houston National Forest, north of The Woodlands: hiking, camping and wildlife watching.

Where are some of the best places to go in The Woodlands?

Live Music

Free outdoor live music runs from spring into fall.

Festivals

Town Green Park in Town Center is a frequent location for festivals in The Woodlands.

Movie Theaters

Cinemark 17 & XD, Reel Luxury at Market Street and Cinépolis at Creekside Park West.

Town Center

The Woodlands Town Center: The Woodlands Mall, Market Street and Waterway Square.

Nature Preserve

The George Mitchell Nature Preserve covers 1,800 acres. See also the Spring Creek Greenway.

Public Parks

There are more than 150 public parks in The Woodlands, scattered across the village neighborhoods.

Outdoor Activities

Watercraft on Lake Woodlands

Kayak Rentals

Riva Row and Lakes Edge boathouses rent kayaks, paddleboards and water bikes. Lake Paloma has self-serve kayaks.

Pre-build Woodlands Waterway Design

The Woodlands Waterway

The Waterway runs 1.8 miles from Lake Woodlands to The Woodlands Mall in Town Center.

Go to a Swimming Pool in The Woodlands Texas

Public Swimming Pools

14 Township pools, including the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center. Entry by season pool pass, punch card or daily admission.

Frisbee Disc Golf Courses The Woodlands

Disc Golf

Two disc golf courses: 18 holes at Bear Branch Sports Fields and 9 at Terramont Park.

The Woodlands wheel friendly parks

Wheel Friendly

Nine wheel-friendly parks; Ridgewood and Cranebrook have BMX dirt tracks.

Dog Friendly Parks The Woodlands Texas

Dog Parks

Six Township parks have fenced dog parks.

Where to Find the Outdoor Sculptures

More than 90 pieces of outdoor public art stand around The Woodlands, plus 33 art benches.

The Woodlands Village Guide

The Village of Alden Bridge The Woodlands Texas
Village Alden Bridge

The fifth village to open in The Woodlands.

Alden Bridge Village
The Woodlands Village of College Park
Village College Park

The sixth village to open in The Woodlands.

College Park Village
Cochran's Crossing Village
Village Cochran's Crossing

The third village to open in The Woodlands.

Cochran's Crossing Village
The Village of Creekside Park The Woodlands
Village Creekside Park

The eighth village to open in The Woodlands.

Creekside Park Village
Grogan's Mill Village The Woodlands Texas
Village Grogan's Mill

The first village to open in The Woodlands.

Grogan's Mill Village
The Village Indian Springs
Village Indian Springs

The fourth village to open in The Woodlands.

Indian Springs Village
The Village of Panther Creek The Woodlands Texas
Village Panther Creek

The second village to open in The Woodlands.

Panther Creek Village
The Village of Sterling Ridge The Woodlands
Village Sterling Ridge

The seventh village to open in The Woodlands.

Sterling Ridge Village
Town Center Retail District The Woodlands Texas
Town Center

The Woodlands retail district - Woodlands Mall, Market Street, Waterway Square.

Town Center The Woodlands

Public Parks Guide The Woodlands

Village of Alden Bridge Parks sign, The Woodlands TX
Alden Bridge

Public Parks in the Village of Alden Bridge

Alden Bridge Village Public Park Guide
Cochran's Crossing Parks sign, Village of Cochran's Crossing, The Woodlands TX
Cochran's Crossing

Public Parks in The Village of Cochran's Crossing

Cochran's Crossing Village Public Park Guide
College Park Parks sign with deer sculptures, Village of College Park, The Woodlands TX
College Park

Public Parks in The Village of College Park

College Park Village Public Park Guide
Creekside Park Parks sign on the village entrance wall, Village of Creekside Park, The Woodlands TX
Creekside Park

Public Parks in The Village of Creekside Park

Creekside Park Village Public Park Guide
Grogan's Mill Parks sign, Village of Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands TX
Grogan's Mill

Public Parks in The Village of Grogan's Mill

Grogan's Mill Village Public Park Guide
Indian Springs Parks sign, Village of Indian Springs, The Woodlands TX
Indian Springs

Public Parks in The Village of Indian Springs

Indian Springs Village Public Park Guide
Village of Panther Creek Parks sign, The Woodlands TX
Panther Creek

Public Parks in The Village of Panther Creek

Panther Creek Village Public Park Guide
Sterling Ridge Parks sign at the village entrance, Village of Sterling Ridge, The Woodlands TX
Sterling Ridge

Public Parks in The Village of Sterling Ridge

Sterling Ridge Village Public Park Guide
Town Center Parks sign, The Woodlands Town Center TX
Town Center

Public Parks in The Woodlands Town Center

Public Park Guide Town Center
Woodlands Texas Dog Parks graphic with dog-bone labels for Cattail, Bear Branch and Terramont parks
Dog Parks

Dog Friendly Parks in The Woodlands

Dog Parks Guide
Skateboarder riding a rail at a skate park in The Woodlands TX
Wheel Friendly

Wheel Friendly Parks in The Woodlands

Wheel Friendly - Skate Park Guide

The Woodlands Texas Activities Guide

waterway square family friendly activities festivals
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.

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Live music at Waterway Square, 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.

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Festival on the Town Green, The Woodlands
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.

Festivals in The Woodlands
Eneko Llanos winner of Texas Ironman 2011
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.

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Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, Creekside Park
Swimming Pools

Each Village in The Woodlands features aquatics resources like public swimming pools and spray / splash pads. While boating is welcome in Lake Woodlands.
Swimming Pools The Woodlands
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion gate
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.

Live Music The Woodlands
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