Houston Weekends At Parks And Recreation Centers

On Houston weekends outdoor adventures can be as close as downtown, which is where a young bobcat was recently cornered. With a little luck and a short drive down 59 North, you can see a variety of wildlife from gators sunning on the banks of Lake Houston to a herd of buffalo roaming around Deussen Park.
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Houston Parks and Recreation, Harris County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments have developed some great places and programs to encourage more people to get out an enjoy the land, lakes and parks that are preserved as pristine habitats for local plants and wildlife that were once plentiful in this area.

Facilities Available For Rent During Houston Weekends

Harris County has several parks in each of its precincts, many contain well stocked lakes, places approved for overnight and weekend camping and pavilions that you can rent for get together with a large group of family and/or friends to sit, eat and chill-lax in the shade during the hot summer months.


Youngsters and elders in the community have a marvelous time at Harris Country rec centers. It’s the place to be if you are into staying healthy, hobbies or even drama.

County Recreation Center Programs

A wonderful way to get children that are new to Houston to meet lots of new friends is to sign them up in these top notch programs currently offered at the Harris County Recreation Centers.

• Bright Futures
• Street Olympics
• Discovery Camp

The centers are also available for rent to the public. They have plenty of parking and are easy places to find for you next meeting, shower, or any gathering that might be too large to have at your home. Contact them for the current fee, weekend hours and to make your reservations ahead of time.

More Things To Do In Houston On Weekends

Your Houston weekend’s outdoor adventure can be as simple as a taking a trip to any of the 38,000 plus acres of parks and green spaces in Houston managed by the parks and recreation department.

Residents have access to municipal golf courses, swimming pools, water playgrounds and enrichment programs at parks and recreation center locations all over the city.

There are some large well equipped recreation centers operated by the city of Houston , where children and adults can play sports, join fitness classes and burn some calories while hanging out.

Whether your forte is volleyball, basketball or participating in adaptive sports, H.P.A.R.D has a bunch of things you can do that are fun, fun, fun.


A short list of some of exciting things families can do through the Houston Parks Department are:

• Youth Sports & Recreation
• Tennis Courts
• Adult Sports
• Walking Trails
• Adaptive Sports & Recreation
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Senior Sports
• Healthy Kids Houston
• Fitness Centers
• H.P.A.R.D. Interships
• Skateparks
• Athletes Seeking Knowledge
  

Private Gyms In Houston

If you or a member of your family prefer some specialized training in body building, martial arts or a particular sports, there are some popular private gyms in and around Houston that are well known in their fields.

• Blue Triangle Community Center
• Houston City Club
• Amazon Fitness Center
• Midtown Houston MMA

These are just a few of them you can find more by asking local coaches and other parents for tips on private gyms and personal trainers. Preparing Your Family For Houston Outdoor Tours and Recreation If you want to sharpen your family’s skills before taking them on adventures in the woods? You can attend a Texas Outdoor Family Workshop held each month, at State Parks. It will help familiarize and equip them with some important skills that will make them feel comfortable in the wilderness. For more information to help you with planning fabulous Houston weekends, outdoor adventures, tours and recreation in Houston you can use these links to find a city, state or national park that is close to you.

• City Parks
• Harris County Rec Centers
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
• National Parks

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It will be an intriguing experience for your family once you wrestle them free from the awful grips of the sofa and take them to a local State or National park where you can can explore nature and get involved in recreational activities together.

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Hot Air Ballon Rides In Houston

One of the surprisingly affordable things to do in Houston are the hot air balloon rides available just about any day of the week for people who are looking for a free spirited air adventure. The flights are a delightful way to mark a special occasion or create a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.

Instead of just dreaming about getting some airtime here's some valuable information on how you can join the list of people who stopped dreaming and took it to the next level and did it.

Balloon Tours

Some companies offer a balloon tour that's centered around viewing scenic and wooded areas where you can get an awesome overhead view of lakes streams and wildlife. You float and drift aimlessly treetop high which gives you a birdseye view of city life and Mother Earth below.

Your tour can be done by personal request or one that's designed by the hot air balloon company. Flight usually begin in the mornings when the breeze is still soft and gentle. A typical ride will last about 30 minutes to and hour, but the fabulous sensations of floating on the wind will be with you forever.

Riding Hot Air Balloons

A ride in a hot air balloon begins with getting the huge balloon inflated and tethered before you climb into the gondola. There is a chase crew on the ground that will follow the entire route. Hot air ballooning is among one of the most sought after experiences, it was even included in the Houston Chronicle's Top 20 Gifts.

Here's my top 10 reasons to take a ride in a balloon.

Celebrate a 50Th birthday
Commemorate retirement
Special gift for your best friend
Recognizing accomplishing a personal goal
Fulfil one of the things on your wish list
Have a special family outing
Mark any birthday
celebrate an anniversary
Have some fun on a vacation
See Houston from a different perspective

Hot Air Balloon Flights

You have to make reservations in advance for any balloon flight whether you want to take a trip on the weekend or a short jaunt during the week. You should come dressed in comfortable attire. I suggest long pants and sneakers, open toe sandals and flip flops are not the best choices for this kind of adventure.

The beauty of your hot air balloon ride can be captured on film, many of the tour operators will provide details and assist in getting those unique photo ops for you. You can take a romantic and casual rides for two or bring the whole family along for a group flight.

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Houston Outdoor Adventures Await You

Houston is the place to be if you enjoy outdoor adventures. The city has some of the largest parks, paddling trails and walking trails in the country and groups from all the city get together frequently to explore them and journey's into rest of the vast Texas outdoors. The Lone Star State and Houston, both are big places, where you can have big time fun under the sun, in the water or on the trail.

More cool things to do outdoors in Houston:

Kayaking in Houston
Boating On Buffalo Bayou
Walking Tours of Houston Parks
Balloon Rides in Houston
Houston Arboretum

A fun way to spend more time outdoors in Houston is to enroll in the Trial Trekkers group. As a registered member of the walking club you'll get a chance to achieve the 10,000 steps a day recommended by many wellness experts while viewing the beautiful trails at the Houston Arboretum. You can walk away the stress" in the serenity of the 295 acre, nature sanctuary, that's one of the largest urban greenspaces in the U.S.

The trails take you on paths that go deep into the forest. Its raised walkways leads also trekkers to scenic views of Buffalo Bayou. It's real easy to find this urban sanctuary for a convenient escape from rush hour traffic, time clocks and the concrete jungle, it sits in part of Memorial Park.

Bayou City Outdoor Club

Members of the Houston outdoor adventure club, Bayou City outdoors have a monthly mingle. It's a chance for any non-members who would like to learn more about this adventuresome bunch of Houstonians, to get their questions answered. Many of their event leaders and other club members will be on hand to meet and greet you.

You can just hangout or get the skinny on all of the exciting outdoor activities in Houston, like scuba diving, bike rides and fitness camp, that you can be apart of. The Bayou City Outdoors crew, kicks back at different venues each month so visit their webiste for the latest details.

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