#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 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.

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

Events Calendar for Park Activities in Houston

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

Join Houston Parks Board and our Green Team for maintenance work on a recent wetland planting. This is an ongoing habitat enhancement project. 

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. 

Events Calendar

#ParksByYou Day

January Pedal and Pints Bike Ride

Past Events

Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou Greenways Ribbon Cutting

Green Team at Thomas Bell Foster Park

November Pedal & Pints Bike Ride