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Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (12 min) This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. National Museum of Funeral History (22 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Big Rivers Waterpark (15 min) Water park and park Old MacDonald's Farm (9 min) Activity center for youngsters featuring a petting zoo, mini-train, swimming pool & pumpkin patch. Humble Museum (8 min) Mercer Arboretum (18 min) Lake Houston (23 min) Sizable reservoir, Houston's municipal water supply, open to the public for boating & fishing. Lake Houston Wilderness Park (18 min) Vast forested area with wildlife, camping, trails (including horse), kayaking & a nature center. Mercer Botanic Gardens (18 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Schott Park (9 min) Peaceful 24-acre preserve featuring a walking trail, playground, picnicking & basketball half-court. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (25 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Alexander Deussen Park (23 min) 309-acre park on Lake Houston with boat access, fishing pier, picnic areas, trails & more. Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex (20 min) 136-acre complex with lighted baseball, soccer, football & soccer fields, playground & picnic areas. River Grove Park (11 min) Old Town Spring (24 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. |