Public Parks in The Woodlands

The Woodlands Township runs 151 community parks across the eight villages and Town Center, connected by 220 miles of hike and bike pathways. The Township says every home in The Woodlands is within a 10-minute walk of a park, pathway or open space. Parks are open from dawn to dusk, and lighted courts and sports fields stay open until 11 p.m.

• 151 parks and 4,445 acres of open space
• 220 miles of hike and bike pathways
• 95 playgrounds and 74 pavilions
• 80 tennis courts and 19 pickleball courts
• 43 sports fields and 37 basketball and volleyball courts
• 70 lakes and ponds
• 14 community swimming pools, plus spraygrounds and splash pads in the villages
• Two boathouses and two recreation centers

Figures from The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Each village has its own parks page, with the address and amenities of every Township park in it.

• Dog parks: fenced off-leash areas.
• Wheel-friendly parks: nine parks with skate, bike or open-wheel areas.
• Sports fields: the large field complexes used by leagues and tournaments.
• Spring Creek Greenway: the nature trails along Spring Creek.

The Township runs two recreation centers, where residents can sign up for classes, camps and leagues in person, by phone or online.

• The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, 281-210-3950
• The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 281-516-7348

How the Township sorts its parks, and the full park rules, are on the Park Types & Rules page.