11808 Scott St., 77047
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
Hill at Sims, a new 100-acre regional park, is located on the site of a Harris County Flood Control stormwater detention basin along Sims Bayou and Scott Street in southern Harris County. The Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Houston Parks Board have constructed a system of pedestrian trails and other amenities for the site. This greenspace serves a dual purpose that both protects homes and businesses during severe weather and provides access to safe, healthy recreational opportunities for everyone to enjoy.
Hill at Sims is adjacent to Sims Bayou Greenway, which, on completion, will stretch nearly 20 miles from Blue Ridge County Park to Milby Park. It is also within walking distance of multiple schools, parks, churches, and homes.
Precinct One and Houston Parks Board received feedback on the draft planning study, which has now been finalized and can be found at the links below.
Hill at Sims Study – Executive Summary
Hill at Sims Study – Executive Summary – Spanish
HILL AT SIMS FEATURES
HILLTOP & BASIN TRAILS
- Improvements to the Hill (includes hilltop pavilion, concrete walks and nature paths, overlook/gateway points, and hill security barriers)
- 1.6 mile basin loop trail
- Nature trails
- Water access pier
- Parking
SCOTT STREET GREENWAY
- 1.5 mile trail along Scott Street from Swingle Road to South Acres Drive
NATURE CENTER PAVILION
- Nature center pavilion with restrooms
- Flexible lawn space for active programming
- Picnic pavilions
- Plantings
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
- Harris County Precinct One funded the design and construction of a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge across Sims Bayou from Hill at Sims, connecting to Sims Bayou Greenway and Margaret Jenkins Park.
A future phase will include a planning study for the southern portion of the site.
The Hill at Sims is located at 11808 Scott Street, across from Cloverland Park, 3801 Hickock Lane, 77047.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
On August 5, 2021, a virtual community meeting was held to provide updates on how community feedback from the March 2021 meeting was incorporated into the project design.
To view a recording of the meeting, click here.
To view the presentation slides, click here.
On March 31, 2021, a virtual community meeting was hosted to gather community input on the project and to share updates on the planning study.
To view a recording of the meeting, click here.
To view the presentation slides, click here.