#ParksByYou Day is all about improving the habitat along Houston's bayou systems. On February 22nd, along two different sites on two different bayous,  volunteers will work to establish the groundwork for healthy, native prairie and forest habitat to grow in areas of need. 

The Greens Bayou Greenway Coolgreen Corridor site offers volunteers an opportunity to scatter seeds and plant tree seedlings in an ongoing Houston Parks Board restoration project. This process of planting a prairie reduces erosion while young trees are reestablishing.  This site has no extensive walking but volunteers should be confident walking on uneven surfaces and planting at ground level.

The White Oak Bayou Greenway Watonga Parkway site offers volunteers an opportunity to plant seedlings and spread soil along Watonga Parkway adjacent to White Oak Bayou. This prairie planting will support a nearby bat colony as a food and habitat source. Many rescued plants will be returned to the site in addition to new native grasses and forbs.

Volunteer waiver HPB HPARD.pdf

Volunteers should dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toed shoes are required, and a reusable water bottle is recommended to help cut down on event waste. Tools and refreshments will be provided and volunteers need to be 16 years of age or older, unless accompanied by an adult. All minors are required to turned in a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, which can be found here. For new volunteers, please indicate that you are "registering for #ParksByYou Day" on your registration form.

Join Houston Parks Board and Houston BCycle on Monday, February 24 to celebrate the new Brays Bayou Greenway Bridge at the University of Houston and BCycle’s 100th bike share station in MacGregor Park!

This event is in partnership with Houston Parks Board, Houston BCycle, Houston Parks - HPARD, Texas Department of Transportation, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct One, and University of Houston.

Brays Bayou Greenway Bridge & 100th BCycle Station Celebration

To learn about Sponsorship opportunities for Sights & Sounds and benefit levels, click here. 

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Houston Parks Board presents Sights & Sounds, a free, linear festival along White Oak Bayou Greenway from UH Downtown to Stude Park. Celebrate Houston’s new 150-mile trail network with local vendors, street performers, activities for kids, craft beer from Saint Arnold, and more.

Including performances by: Bun B, Los Skarnales, The Mighty Orq, Genesis Blu, and others. Follow us on Facebook to get updates as the full lineup is announced!

All attendees over the age of 21 who register for Sights & Sounds Festival before Monday, March 30th will be entered to win a party for 50 people hosted by Saint Arnold Brewing Company in their one-of-a-kind Beer Hall. Date of party to be mutually agreed with Saint Arnold.

To learn about Sponsorship opportunities and benefit levels, click here.

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Art Bike Parade is presented by Noble Energy and in partnership with Houston Independent School District, University of Houston-Downtown, Texas Children’s Pediatrics, and Williams, with support from the Brown Foundation, the Frill Foundation. Media sponsors include KPRC, Telemundo Houston, Houstonia Magazine, and La Subasta Newspaper. 

May 9, 2020 • Parade starts at 11 am • Presented by Noble Energy

Join Houston Parks Board and the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art for this inaugural event celebrating the upcoming completion of Bayou Greenways 2020, a 150 mile connected network of hike-and-bike trails along Houston’s bayous, and supporting an active and healthy quality of life for all Houstonians.

Cyclists of all abilities are invited to participate in this family-friendly, pedal-powered celebration. Spectators are invited to observe and enjoy the parade for free. 

Visit houstonartcarparade.org for more information about Houston's inaugural Art Bike Parade, FAQs, the parade route, and how you can participate!

Find upcoming park activities and fun things to do in Houston on our events calendar.

Events Calendar for Park Activities in Houston

Join Houston BCycle and Houston Parks Board as we explore the White Oak Bayou Greenway and local watering holes. This monthly event is a cycling tour of bike friendly trails and streets, beginning with brunch at Bungalow Heights. Enjoy drink and snack deals while learning more about Houston’s Bayou Greenways and the BCycle bike rental network.

Join Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, State Senator Carol Alvarado, State Representative Harold Dutton Jr., and Houston Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis to celebrate the connection of Halls Bayou Greenway to Greens Bayou Greenway with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The essential connection is a first for the Northeast Houston community, linking together the two sides of Brock Park and drastically expanding recreation and transportation options for people in nearby neighborhoods.

Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou are just two of nine bayous being transformed as part of Bayou Greenways 2020, one of the most ambitious parks projects in the country. Other notable features of the new greenway segments along Greens and Halls include a new kayak launch on the east side of Greens Bayou, new landscaping, preserved open space, interpretative signage, and neighborhood connections.

Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou Greenways Ribbon Cutting

Events Calendar

#ParksByYou Day

Brays Bayou Greenway Bridge & 100th BCycle Station Celebration

Sights & Sounds Festival

Art Bike Parade

Past Events

#ParksByYou Day

January Pedal and Pints Bike Ride

Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou Greenways Ribbon Cutting