Top rated Parks in Houston, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Parks in Houston

Experience the best that Houston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 287 places from Park category.

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Hines Lake

Park

👍👍 Wonderful, relaxing getaway in the city! Lots of wide trails and scenic views. Ample parking - three hours for a dollar! Great place for a picnic on the grass or a stroll by the lake. Wheelchair accessible.

5.00 (35 reviews)

Eastern Glades

Park

👍👍 This is a beautiful changing environment. From turtles to ducks to lily pads to huge toads, there’s always something fascinating to experience. There are 2 paths around Hines lake, one close to the water and another deeper into the trees that leads back to the lake’s edge. Both are a must any time i...

4.90 (130 reviews)

Clay Family Eastern Glades

Park

4.90 (124 reviews)

Eastern Glades Entrance

Park

4.90 (101 reviews)

Levy Park

Park

This classic green space features a softball field & playground, plus a community garden & dog park.

4.80 (5K reviews)

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Garden

An 8-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30-foot mount with city views.

4.80 (4.3K reviews)

Menil Park

Park

30-acre urban gathering spot offering open lawns, trails & sculptures surrounded by shady oak trees.

4.80 (704 reviews)

Cullen Running Trails Center

Park

👍👍 Regular stop to get a “loop” in. Just over three miles if starting at the Trails Center. Great place to start stop a run though. Can get a locker, towel, and shower for cheap if needing to clean up after a run. There are also a lot of trails in the “woods” if wanting something more secluded / less...

4.80 (481 reviews)

Rockstar Energy Bike Park

Park

4.80 (226 reviews)

Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Park

👍👍 A month ago I moved to Houston from NYC and I couldn't find a place in the city that I liked, this park makes me remember Central Park for its lakes and the zoo as well as its sidewalks! I would love to see people running or taking photos or sitting on the grass like in Central park but so far it i...

4.80 (128 reviews)

Marvin Taylor Exercise Trail

Park

This 2-mi. tree-shaded walking/jogging trail in Hermann Park passes by fitness equipment.

4.80 (95 reviews)

George Bush Park Boardwalk

Park

👍👍 Probably the best Road bike trail around Houston. There is very little foot traffic on the highway 6 side and one the few places where you can cruise at 25mph without having to dodge cars or slow for pedestrians. The Katy side trail head is at the junction of Highland Knolls and Fry Rd, since it lin...

4.80 (43 reviews)