Bear Branch Park
Written by The-Woodlands-GuideBear Branch Park
Bear Branch Park is located adjacent to The Woodlands Recreation Center. Bear Branch Park is both a dog friendly park and a wheel friendly park. Public water sources are available and are BYOD (bring your own dish) for our canine friends. Bear Branch Park also has a pool. The Bear Branch Park Dog Friendly area is 2+ very shady acres, and it is separated into two sections, one for large dogs, and a second area for small dogs. The Woodlands Community Association approved a new design-build plan for the community-wide skate facility in late 2009 which includes rails, ramps, a planter, benches, and a fire hydrant to mimic a street setting. The facility also includes in-ground concrete bowls and above ground concrete plazas. Bear Branch is the largest skate park in The Woodlands, and is designed for intermediate to advanced skaters. Bear Branch Sports Park is directly across Research Forest Drive (south) and features an 18 hole Frisbee Golf Course.
Bear Branch Park Amenities
Bike Racks
Trash Receptacles
Benches
Restrooms
Concessions
Pavilion
Sensory Gardens
Waterfall
Off-leash Dog-Friendly Area
Bear Branch Park Sports Amenities
Covered Outdoor Sports Court
Lighted Tennis Courts (8)
Lighted Basketball Courts (1)
Skate park (Bikes, rollerblades and skateboards allowed)
Roller Hockey Rink
Volleyball Courts
Bear Branch Park Play Area
Older Child Play Area
Younger Children Play Area
Swing Set with two bucket seats, four belt seats, two accessible seats
Spring Seats (5)
Entire Play Area is Accessible
The covered outdoor sports court at Bear Branch Park is a centrally located 7,200-square-foot covered court. The year-round, all weather facility offers one regulation size court, six regulation height basketball goals, and plenty of free space for recreational activities.is open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Space rentals are available to The Woodlands Township residents and for non-residents for an additional fee for a variety of sports. Details available at Woodlands Township Parks & Rec.
Resident Rentals
- Full Court $35 (per hour)
- Half Court $20 (per hour)
Non-Resident Rentals
- Full Court $70 (per hour)
- Half Court $40 (per hour)
Bear Branch Park
5200 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Bear Branch Park Statistics
Park Type: Village | Date Acquired: 1993
Village: Village of Cochran's Crossing
Park Acreage: 6.03
Pathway Mileage: 0.38 +/-
Parking Spaces: 196
Park Facility Reservations
Permits are required to reserve a public-park-pavilion in any park facility in The Woodlands-Township-Facility reservation requests can be made online. Currently, only the pavilions are available for reservations. You must pay for your reservation within 7 days of making said reservation, or it will be deleted from the system. Public Parks Guide - The Woodlands Texas
For reservations and additional information, visit
The Woodlands Township, Facilities and Rentals:
5200 Research Forest Drive
• The Woodlands, Texas • 77381
281 210-3900
Please note: The Woodlands' public parks are maintained by The Woodlands Township
Per Woodlands Parks & Recreation Dept. Rules: "Younger Play Areas" suitable for children ages 2-5.
"Older Play Areas" suitable for children ages 5-12+."
• Read details on park regulations & requirements
Availability is subject to change without notice and is entirely beyond the control of TheWoodlands.Guide