The Woodlands Public Parks

There are several different kinds/types of parks in The Woodlands including Townwide Parks, Area Parks, Village Parks, Neighborhood Parks & Amenity Parks. Click here for a discussion of the different park types.

There are "Wheel Friendly Parks" that feature Skateboard Parks (complete with concrete grinding walls, stairs, rails, and bowls) and Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Dirt Tracks.

The Woodlands is also home to five Leash-Free Dog Parks; two in Cochran's Crossing, one in College Park, one in Harper's Landing, and one in Grogan's Mill.

The fourteen Village parks are those that feature swimming pools, including the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center at Rob Fleming Park.

The Woodlands features two frisbee golf (frolf) courses, one at Bear Branch Sports Park and the other at Terramont Park in Sterling Ridge. Additionally, one other disc golf course can be found just outside The Woodlands in Spring.

The Woodlands parks, shopping centers, and villages are, or will be, interconnected via The Woodlands Pathways - 4' wide concrete sidewalks that wind through the many trees and neighborhoods. The pathways also connect the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the various free parking areas for the seasonal concerts and events held at the outdoor amphitheater.

Parks in The Woodlands

The Woodlands Parks by Village

Where are The Woodlands Recreation Centers?

5310 Research Forest Drive (77381),
at Bear Branch Park
Recreation Center Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM *
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Sundays

* The Gorilla Hole starts at 6:30 PM on the first and third Fridays of the month in the Woodlands Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park.

The recreation centers will be closed on Monday September 4, 2017 (Labor Day); Thursday November 23, 2017 (Thanksgiving); Friday November 24, 2017 (Day after Thanksgiving); Monday December 25, 2017 (Christmas Day); and Monday January 1, 2018 (New Year’s Day). Additionally, early closures on: Thanksgiving Eve (November 22, 2017) and New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2017); close at 3:00 PM.

Other Frequently Asked Questions About The Woodlands Parks:

What are the park hours?

All parks are open from dawn until dusk, unless otherwise posted; lighted courts and fields close at 11:00 PM.

Which parks have pavilions I can reserve for my party/ reunion/ quinceañera/ picnic/ gathering?

• In Alden Bridge: Alden Bridge Park, Alden Trace Park, Alden Woods Park, Cottage Green Park, Lakeside Park, Maple Glade Park, Piper's Green Park, Spring Hill Park, Sundance Park, and Windvale Park.
• In Cochran's Crossing: Bear Branch Park, Capstone Park, Cattail Park, Cochran's Bend Park, Cochran's Green Park, Golden Sage Park, Hayden's Run Park, Shadowbend Park, and Summer Cloud Park.
• In College Park: Harper's Landing Park, and Tapestry Park.
• In Creekside Park: Jagged Ridge Park, Liberty Square, Pondera Park, Rockwell Square Park, Rob Fleming Park, Spincaster Park, Tallowberry Park, Timarron Park, Tupelo Park, Wendtwoods Park, and Wilde Creek Park.
• In Grogan's Mill: Grogan's Point Park, Loggers Hollow Park, Maplewood Park, Mel Killian Park, Sawmill Park, and Tamarac Park.
• In Indian Springs: Chandler Creek Park, Deer Rush Pond Park, Falconwing Park, Forestgate Park, Hazelcrest Park, and Trace Creek Park.
• In Panther Creek: Clover Park, Creekwood Park, Meadowlake Park, Northshore Park, Ridgewood Park, Southshore Park, Tallowberry Park, The Cove Park, and Wedgewood Park.
• In Sterling Ridge: Bantam Woods Park, Black Knight Park, Bonny Branch Commons, Craftwood Park, Cranebrook Park, May Valley Park, Montfair Park, Old Sterling Park, Pepperdale Park, Spinning Wheel Park, St. Peter's Gate, Terramont Park, and Winterra Park.
• You can also reserve Evergreen Park in Town Center and Venture Tech Park in The Research Forest.

How do I reserve a park/pavilion?

To reserve a park pavilion, contact someone at The Woodlands Township, Parks & Recreation Department to confirm availability and complete your reservation; the telephone number is 281 210-3800. Alternatively, you can also reserve a park anytime online at the Township's Reservation Website. What about reserving a pool?

How much does it cost to reserve a park or pavilion in The Woodlands?

Reservation fees differ depending on a number of factors, including which park, what activity is being planned, and length of time the park is needed, among others. Always contact The Woodlands Township, Parks & Recreation Department directly to confirm the exact cost of your park reservation. To estimate the cost of your park or pavilion reservation, have a look at Amended Order No. 020-09 (The Woodlands Township Facilities Reservation Fees).

What are the Park Rules?
A summary of the Township Park Rules can be found on the About The Parks page.

See our Google map of all parks in The Woodlands.