The next Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. meeting is Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM.

The public meeting location is Amegy Bank, 1717 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027. 

Members of the public are invited to speak during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. If you would like to speak, please register here no later than 12:00 PM Monday, September 26, 2022 to the meeting or email info@houstonparksboard.org.

A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made of general relevance. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Board Chair or members of the Board from commenting on any statement or engagement in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Board, not individual members. Engaging in verbal attacks or comments intended to insult, abuse, malign, or slander any individual shall be cause for termination of time privileges.

The Chairman, as presiding officer of the Houston Parks Board LGC, and a quorum of Board Members will be present. 

Special thanks to Nature & Eclectic Outdoors, Memorial Hermann StepHEALTHY, Precinct One, and Houston Health, Department. Houston Park Board’s Community Engagement is supported by Be Well™ Acres Homes. Be Well Acres Homes is an initiative of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Healthy Outdoor Communities is on a mission to get everyone outside!

Grab the whole family for a morning of free fun-filled activities, games, and healthy snacks while exploring Sylvester Turner Park.

Sample a host of fitness classes and bring your bike for a guided ride around Acres Homes. Thanks to Precinct One, bikes and helmets will be available to borrow on a first-come-first-served basis.

     October 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Lake Forest Park, 8921 Las Cruces Circle, Houston, TX 77078

Traveling between Lake Forest Drive and Talton Street just got a lot easier!

Grab your walking shoes, bike, and helmet, and meet us at Lake Forest Park to celebrate a new 2 mile trail along Halls Bayou Greenway in northeast Houston.

Bring the whole family for free Houston Parks Board swag and light refreshments.

And don't forget to check out the new Agents of Discovery mission at Lake Forest Park!

This is a bilingual event with English and Spanish-speaking team members and interpretation support on site.

Park at Lake Forest Park, 8921 Las Cruces Circle Dr., Houston, TX 77078.

Using public transit? Take METRO bus route 52 to the stop at Mesa Drive @Chatwood Drive.

Chairs: Ruthie and Adam Miller, Alison and Chris Porter

Location: Outdoor, tented event on Avenida de las Americas Plaza 

Registration and Networking: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Houston’s parks connect us to each other across communities. Parks also serve as spaces of joy and celebration where we are united by the common space under our feet. Join us for Houston Parks Board’s Annual Luncheon, in person, on October 18th as we celebrate the greenspaces that bring us closer to our families and our neighbors, to the city we love, and the things that matter most.

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The 2019 annual luncheon will serve as the kickoff event for a year-long, city-wide celebration as we near completion of the Bayou Greenways project at the end of 2020.

2019 Annual Luncheon

Download the FREE Agents of Discovery app and explore Robert C. Stuart Park today!

Park at Robert C. Stuart Park, 7250 Bellfort, Houston, TX 77087. Using public transit? Take METRO bus route 73 to the stop at Bellfort @ Westover Street. 

We encourage you to follow all local health advisories and CDC social distancing guidelines when completing Agents of Discovery missions.

Play the latest Agents of Discovery mission and keep your eyes to the sky! Not only does this 27-acre park contain a variety of habitats, including ponds, prairie wetland, prairie upland, forest, and riparian forest, it is known to be an excellect bird watching location.

Design for a new 10-foot wide hike-and-bike trail along Sims Bayou Greenway from FM Law Park to Stuart Park is currently in the final stages.

Upon completion, email the special code word from the final mission screen to lindacarper@houstonparksboard.org to receive a limited edition HPB swag.

Agents of Discovery Mission: Robert C. Stuart Park

Park at Lake Forest Park, 8921 Las Cruces Circle Dr., Houston, TX 77078. 

Using public transit? Take METRO bus route 52 to the stop at Mesa Drive @Chatwood Drive. 

We encourage park users to follow all local health advisories and CDC social distancing guidelines when completing Agents of Discovery missions.

Download the FREE Agents of Discovery app and explore Lake Forest Park today!

Discover the world around you at Lake Forest Park this fall on a mission showcasing the amenities of the new Halls Bayou Greenway connection.  Once complete, greenway users will be able to take Halls Bayou from Tidwell Road to Brock Park and travel north from Brock Park to Greens Bayou Greenway for a total of 6.6 miles.

Upon completion of your mission, fill out this form Lake Forest Park Mission to receive some fun HPB swag!

Agents of Discovery Mission: Lake Forest Park

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

Events Calendar for Park Activities in Houston

Download the FREE Agents of Discovery app and discover one of Houston’s largest and most unique parks, Arthur Storey Park along Brays Bayou Greenway.  With the construction underway of the new 7.67 mile segment of Brays Bayou Greenway, HPB is excited to bring you more than 47 miles of connected hike-and-bike trail along Brays Bayou, making Brays the longest Bayou Greenway built to date. 

You’ll explore the walking trail, the tai chi court, the nature trail, and check out opportunities for bird watching. Along the way, you’ll discover where the future trail is being built and how it will connect you to other regional parks! Once you complete the mission, you can fill out the link to receive your limited-edition HPB swag.

Parking is available at the park along the Service Road, or by taking METRO Route 02.

Agents of Discovery Mission: Arthur Storey Park

White Oak Bayou Greenway at Watonga Blvd Bridge

Download the FREE Agents of Discovery app and discover the secrets of one of Houston’s largest bat roosts with the Watonga Blvd Bridge mission! Nestled between two busy streets along White Oak Bayou Greenway, this pocket prairie site is a great place to see bats at twilight all summer long.  

You’ll explore the hike-and-bike trail route from Watonga Blvd Bridge to TC Jester Park. Once you complete the mission, fill out the link to receive your limited-edition HPB swag bag. 

Street parking is available, or take METRO Route 023.

Agents of Discovery Mission: White Oak Bayou Greenway at Watonga Bridge

Download the FREE Agents of Discovery app and visit one of the newest Bayou Greenway segments along Sims Bayou Greenway! The new 10-foot wide hike-and-bike trail begins in Glenbrook Park and takes players past Houston Botanic Garden and the notable Sims Bayou Greenway Bridge.

Upon completion, email the special code word from the final mission screen to lindacarper@houstonparksboard.org to receive a limited edition HPB swag bag.

Bike racks and parking are available at Glenbrook Park, or take METRO bus route 5 to the stop at Galveston Rd @ Howard Dr.

We encourage you to follow all local health advisories and CDC social distancing guidelines when completing Agents of Discovery missions

Agents of Discovery Mission: Sims Bayou Greenway

Events Calendar

HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC SEPTEMBER 2022

Acres Homes Family Fun Fit Fest

Halls Bayou Greenway Ribbon Cutting

Houston Parks Board 2022 Annual Luncheon

Agents of Discovery Mission: Robert C. Stuart Park

Agents of Discovery Mission: Lake Forest Park

Past Events

Agents of Discovery Mission: Arthur Storey Park

Agents of Discovery Mission: White Oak Bayou Greenway at Watonga Bridge

Agents of Discovery Mission: Sims Bayou Greenway