Community Parks

Below is a directory of our parks. As we continue to update and enhance our new website, please note that some parks may not yet be listed. We appreciate your patience during this transition.

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Several parks with dog-friendly areas are located in The Woodlands:

• Bear Branch Park
• Cattail Park
• Harper's Landing Park
• Rob Fleming Park
• Tamarac Park
• Terramont Park

Please Clean Up After Your Dog

Each dog's owner or handler is responsible for picking up and disposing of their dog's waste. This will help keep the park environment clean so that dogs, children and adults are happy and healthy. Pet waste left behind can transmit harmful diseases to other pets and children. A Dogi Pot is located at every park to provide a tool for dog owners to help keep the park clean.

Top Five Reasons to Clean Up After Your Dog
It's common courtesy. Only irresponsible dog owners leave their dog's waste for others to look at, step in or clean up. Leaving poop encourages other dogs to mark that spot.

Dog waste is unhealthy.
Pet waste carries disease-causing organisms such as giardia and salmonella, which can make water unsafe for drinking or swimming. One gram of dog feces contains an average of 23 million fecal coliform bacteria.

Dog waste biodegrades slowly.
The biodegradation process is very slow, especially in places where the dog population is high. Poop can accumulate faster than it breaks down. DogiPot at a dog-friendly park

Dog waste makes dog owners look bad.
Dog poop is one of the reasons for negative opinions of dogs and their owners. Not picking up after your dog tops the list of complaints about dogs.

Your actions set the example for others.
Teach children how to properly clean up after a pet. Tell friends and neighbors about the ill effects of animal waste on the environment. Encourage them to clean up after pets.

Dog Park Rules

• Park Hours are from dawn to dusk daily.
• Patrons will use the park at their own risk.
• No other animals may be brought into the fenced area.
• Children under 9 are not permitted in the park. It is strongly urged that young children not be brought to the dog park for their own safety.
• All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the Park.
• All dogs must have current vaccinations and should be healthy and free from contagious disease and parasites.
• Never leave dogs unattended.
• Dogs must be in view of and within voice control of their owner/handler at all times.
• Pinch, choker chains and spiked collars must be removed from dogs prior to entering the dog park.
• Dog's owner/handler must carry a leash with them at all times while in the park.
• Dog's owner/handler are responsible for picking up and disposing of all of their dog's waste.
• Dogs in heat are prohibited.
• Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the park.
• Dogs under 4 months of age are prohibited.
• All dogs must be under the control of an adult, and there is a limit of 2 dogs per adult in the park at any time.
• While small, bite-sized training treats are permitted, glass containers, food in bowls, long lasting chews and human food are not allowed.
• Smoking is prohibited.
• No bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or any motorized vehicles.
• Owners/handlers must stop their dogs from digging and are responsible for filling any holes their dog creates.

Reminder: Dogs' owners/handlers are responsible for the actions and behavior of their dogs at all times.

Several parks for skateboards, skates and bikes are located in The Woodlands:

• Ridgewood Park - Amenities include concrete grinding walls, stairs and rails and a BMX dirt track.
• Cranebrook Park - BMX dirt track.

These wheel friendly areas feature many fun ramps, banks, pipes, walls and jumps:

• Bear Branch Park
• Creekwood Park
• Forestgate Park
• Harper's Landing Park
• Lakeside Park
• Tamarac Park
• Terramont Park

Safety Equipment 

All participants are required to wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, elbow pads, knee pads and gloves. Users will be asked to leave the premises if they are not wearing proper safety equipment.

Skateboarding, skating and freestyle bicycling are potentially hazardous recreational activities. Use of this facility may result in paralysis, brain damage, broken bones, other serious injury or even death. Any use is at your own risk.

Please follow these simple park hours and policies:

• Parks are open from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted.
• Lighted courts and fields close at 11 p.m.
• The speed limit in parks is 10 miles per hour.
• Parking is allowed only in designated areas.
• Motor vehicles are not permitted off-road; driving on grass, trails, or other non-road surfaces is prohibited

Documents & Policies

• Park Rules Amended Order No. 019-09(PDF, 271KB)
• Special Events Policy and Procedures(PDF, 621KB)
• Park Fees Amended Order No. 020-09(PDF, 197KB)

The following are prohibited:

• Glass Containers
• Vandalism
• Fires (Except in Barbecue Grills)
• Disorderly Conduct
• Swimming in Lakes / Ponds
• Horseback Riding
• Soliciting Funds or Donations
• Distributing Circulars
• Removal or Destruction of Vegetation
• Littering and Dumping
• Excessive Noise
• Vehicles Left Overnight
• Fireworks
• Guns or Weapons
• Selling Goods and Services

Most lakes and ponds in The Woodlands Township are “catch and release” only, except for Lake Woodlands, Bear Branch Reservoir and Lake Paloma which are "catch and keep."

Exception: NO FISHING ALLOWED on the upper section of The Woodlands Waterway and Lake Robbins. These are protected areas. Fishing is allowed in the lower level of The Waterway from Riva Row Park west to Lake Woodlands.

The following tips are provided to help you enjoy The Woodlands parks. Please abide by these guidelines and the park rules to respect and protect every resident's right to enjoy the amenities.

Parking

Many of our parks are designed for neighborhood use, where residents are encouraged to walk or bike to the parks by way of neighborhood pathways. These parks generally do not allot spaces for vehicle parking. If you drive to a park, please choose one with ample parking space.

Do not park on the grass at neighborhood parks. Parking on the grassy areas may kill the grass and is a potential fire hazard. If no spaces are available to park your vehicle, we encourage you to use another park where parking spaces are readily available. There are more than 100 parks to choose from!

Clean and Safe

The Parks and Recreation needs your help to maintain the beauty of parks in The Woodlands. Please report any vandalism, unsafe structures or questionable behavior to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department at 281-297-6500 or The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department at 281-210-3900. Thank you for your cooperation!

Common Sense Guidelines

For your personal safety, we recommend that when you are enjoying the parks and pathways you travel in pairs or groups. Do not allow children to stay at parks unattended. Lock your bikes and cars with valuables out of sight.