William P. Hobby Airport 50 min
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (14 min) This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. Lake Houston Wilderness Park (34 min) Vast forested area with wildlife, camping, trails (including horse), kayaking & a nature center. Mercer Botanic Gardens (10 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Spring Creek Greenway (5 min) Nearly 40 miles of green space with hiking & biking trails plus fishing, canoeing & kayaking. Dennis Johnston Park (16 min) This 45-acre park features a pavilion, a fishing pond, a butterfly & hummingbird garden & more. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center (16 min) Facility for natural history programs & wildlife exhibits, with trails, a fishing pond & playground. Bayer Park (13 min) This 36-acre park offers lighted softball & baseball fields, plus concession stands. Mercer Arboretum (10 min) Old Town Spring (14 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex (28 min) 136-acre complex with lighted baseball, soccer, football & soccer fields, playground & picnic areas. National Museum of Funeral History (19 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Meyer Park (30 min) Park with numerous sports fields, exercise stations, trails, a fishing lake, playgrounds & more. The Woodlands Children's Museum (27 min) Interactive exhibits & imaginative play are the focus of this museum designed for young children. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (16 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Pundt Park (9 min) Large recreation area offering multiple fishing lakes, unpaved trails, picnic areas & a dog park. |