There are a few things my family and I love to do more than anything play outside, picnic and go on a nature walk. When you add the convenience of a restroom you have the makings of fun day of adventure. Here are a few places you should visit that bring a day at the park to the next level in and around The Woodlands/Spring area.
1. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center– located off 99 and Riley Fuzzel road this is one of our favorite places to meet friends for a picnic, spend the day in nature and learn about plants and animals native to the area. There are restrooms located inside and outside the facility. The facility is open from 9am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday. We start our day with taking a short walk around the pond located just a short distance from the nature center. They have built a new observation deck off the trail. The walk around the pond is stroller friendly for all terrain tires. If there has been rain expect puddles and mud. The trail circles the pond and also leads to other trails that lead to sandy beaches by Spring Creek. The cool thing about the pond trail is that half way through there are benches and park. The pond is in the neighborhood of Spring Trails. There are also tall wooden tables that can be used for stopping to sketch the scenery or to observe plants or any findings that you may have picked up on your walk. We head back to the nature center, grab out picnics and meet behind the nature center to enjoy a lunch out on the beautiful deck surrounded by flowering plants and trees. A few tables are covered in case of rainy weather. Inside the nature center there are coloring pages, books, and aquariums of live animals. We could spend hours drawing and observing the reptiles and other creatures living at the center. The staff is very friendly and always around to answer questions. This place does not disappoint. Check their website or Facebook for activities.
2. Town Green, Waterway and Koi Pond– If you are just looking for a walk with pretty scenery and fun sites this is the place. The restrooms are located off Lake Robins Road at the brick structure that serves as an entrance to the Town Green space. There is also a trolley stop here and across the street at H‑E‑B. There is free parking across the street at the Market Street parking garage or in the parking lot off Riva Row which is where the kayak rental facility is located. There is also an additional parking garage at the corner of Six Pines and Lake Robbins near the Cynthia Woods Pavillon. We enjoy starting our day by grabbing a $10 pizza at H‑E‑B and walking to Town Green across Lake Robbins Drive. We use the restrooms, wash hands and picnic on the green space or on a nearby bench. The labyrinth maze is a fun place to picnic. There is a mini amphitheater at the end of the maze and stories to read along the way. From there we take pictures of fun art benches and structures and walk around the water towards the fountains and continue on the walkway on the opposite side of the pavilion. The koi pond is a short walk located across the waterway from the Marriott Hotel. This hidden space is a fun stop to see the fish. Find a trolley stop to take you around the waterway, by The Woodlands Mall and around Hughes Landing. Stroller and wheel friendly!
3. Burroughs Park- This is such a beautiful park with so many playground structures my children stay very entertained. There are swings, a walking path around the pond as well as a wooden deck to fish and observe the water. There are also hiking trails that lead through the woods, numerous picnic tables and a pavilion near the restrooms. My favorite part about this park is the openness of the area, large mature shade trees and the many playground structures. There are also volleyball courts, soccer fields and a dog park. Stroller and wheel friendly with the exception of the nature trails through the woods.
There are many more that we will add to this post. Comment with any parks or trails we should cover!
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