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Houston Parks and Recreation Department

 
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HPARD RESERVATIONS

Overview
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M–F
2999 S. Wayside, 77023
832.394.8805
832.394.8804
Online Registration

ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

Adult Sports, Rec & Leisure
Senior Programs
Youth Sports & Rec / Enrichment Programs
Adaptive Sports & Rec / MMSC
Youth Meal Programs
Camping / LHWP
Golf
Playgrounds & Spraygrounds
Pickleball Courts
Tennis Courts
Youth Tennis
Trails
Skateparks
Swimming & Pools

FACILITIES

Community Centers
Alief Neighborhood Center
Fitness, Weight Rooms & Gyms
Adaptive Sports & Rec / MMSC
N. Wayside Sports & Rec Center
Pickleball Courts
Tennis Courts
Camping / Lake Houston Wilderness Park
Dog Parks
Gardens
Natural Resources & Nature Preserves
Art In Parks
Park Sites
Swimming & Pools

CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

Urban Gardens
Internship Progs & Volunteer Opportunities
Park Adoption Programs
Park Partnerships

HPARD HEADLINES

Woodland's Inspirational Win & Fans Go Birdie Wild on 15th!


HPARD on Facebook     HPARD on X     HPARD on Instagram     HPARD on YouTube

Resilient HoustonResilient Houston Tree Planting Portal
Resilient Houston focuses on the pressing challenges and opportunities that will shape Houstonians’ lives today and for future generations. Their are 18 Targets outlined in the strategy that will be used to measure the impact of Resilient Houston. One of the targets that is currently being implemented is the planting of 4.6 million new native trees by 2030.

To track progress on the 4.6 Million tree planting goal, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Resilient Houston Tree Planting Portal to collect data on all tree plantings within the City of Houston.

To register your tree planting on Resilient Houston Tree Planting Portal please fill out the form at the Houston Tree Planting Portal website.

Lift ZoneComcast Lift Zones provide free hotspot internet access to help students get online, participate in distance learning, and do their homework. While Houston community centers are closed to the general public, Comcast Lift Zones can be accessed from the outside of the following facilities:
  ● Almeda Community Center (14201 Almeda School Rd., 77047)
  ● DeZavala Community Center (7521 Avenue H, 77012)
  ● Emancipation Community Center (3018 Emancipation, 77004)
  ● Hartman Community Center (9311 E. Avenue P, 77012)
  ● Love Community Center (1000 W 12th St, 77008)
  ● Melrose Community Center (1001 Canino Rd, 77020)
  ● Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (1475 West Gray, 77019)
  ● Townwood Community Center (3403 Simsbrook, 77045)
  ● Windsor Village Community Center (14441 Croquet Ln., TX 77085)

Partnering With HPARD

Partnering With HPARD

PARK PROJECTS AND REPAIRS

The HPARD Park Projects and Repairs section provides a list of park projects and repairs that are currently taking place in City of Houston parks across Houston. For more details on the projects visit Park Projects and Repairs webpage.

  • Almeda Community Center Closed – Apr 28, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Blackhawk Park Closed – Oct 7, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Buffalo Bayou Trail Closed – Jan 31, 2026 - Until Further Notice.
  • Castillo Playground Closed – Jan 14, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Cullinan Park N. Parking Lot & Playground Area Closed – Sep 2 – Spring 2026
  • DeZavala Community Center Closed - Jan 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice.
  • Dodson Lake Playground Closed - Jun 29, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Emancipation Community Closed - Oct 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026.
  • Fleming Playground Closed - Aug 14, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Fonde Park Closed - Apr 6 - 20, 2026.
  • Fonde Park Playground Will Be Closed – Apr 20, - May 29, 2026.
  • Herman Brown Park Is Out of Service - Mar 25, 2026 - Until Further Notice.
  • Houston Gardens Park Play Structure Closed - Feb 24, 2026 - Until Further Notice.
  • Independence Heights Community Center Closed - Apr 13 - Oct 19, 2026
  • Kerr Basketball Pavilion Closed - Oct 24, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Linkwood Community Center Closed – Jun 30, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • MKT Hogan Street Pedestrian Bridge Closed - Sep 22, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Scott Crest Playground Closed - Jun 29, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Stude Pool Closed - Jul 10, 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Tidwell Pool Close - Dec 17 2025 - Until Further Notice.
  • Tony Marron Park Closed - Jan 31 - Early 2027.

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ABOUT US

Overview / Director
Park Rules & Regulations
Park Ordinances
Park Projects and Repairs
Department History
Contact Us
Press Releases
Videos & Social Media

OPEN RECORDS REQUEST

TPIA Requests
2999 S. Wayside Drive, 77023
Online Request: GovQA
Email: prtpia@houstontx.gov
More: houstontx.gov/pia.html

STREET TREES

To report street easement tree Removal, call 832.395.7100. Line is operated 24 hours.
For non-emergency street tree Service request call 3.1.1 or 713.837.0311
Protected Trees Master List

REPORTS / PUBLICATIONS

Reports & Publications
Adult Sports, Recreation & Leisure Classes
Master Plan - 2023
MMSC Engagement Report
Tree Planting Guide

Press Release

  • Mar. 12 - HFD To Perform Prescribed Burn At Sylvan Rodriguez Park
  • Feb. 4 - Houston's 39th Annual Arbor Day Celebration

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HPARD EVENT CALENDAR

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Contact HPARD

Houston Parks and Recreation Department
2999 S. Wayside
Houston, TX 77023

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Phone: 832.394.8805

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