Sawmill Park in The Woodlands Texas

This is a relatively small park nestled in tall trees and has some nice amenities including a swimming pool, volleyball sand court, basketball court,  tennis court, soccer/softball field, large pavilion with eight tables plus a grill, childrens' play areas and very few picnic tables with grills. I particularly like the volleyball court.

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Bear Branch Park, The Woodlands Texas

This large park is easily accessible from Research Forest Drive. Located adjacent to Bear Branch Creek, it features a rink for roller hockey, is wheel and dog friendly and has natural trails to the creek. This park also has a combined soccer/baseball field and a volleyball court. Entrance to the dog park. On entering the park from Research Forest Dr, turn right into the parking lot and the dog park will be to your right. This is its entrance. There are two fenced areas, the right for small dogs and the left for large dogs. The large dog area. Very spacious. Its beautiful swimming pool. Small childrens playgound. Large pavilion is ideal to rent for group events. Its skateboard facilities include two separate boarding rinks. Five tennis courts It's hockey rink provides an unique amenity for all ages. One can walk on the pathway system over Bear Branch Creek or maybe explore some natural paths in the park. The Longleaf Pine is propigating along the creek bed. Even in dry season, Bear Branch Creek normally has water flowing down it.

How to get there
It is located just west of the bridge over Bear Branch Creek, on Research Forest. The entrance is on the north side of Research Forest, between Shadowbend and The Woodlands High School, across the street from the Bear Branch sports complex.
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Harpers Landing Park

There are some great trees and lots of dense forest in this park. I liked the swimming pool there and apparently there are many people who share that sentiment with me. It was busy for a Friday at noon. A visitor can enjoy the picnic benches. I saw at least two places where two families could share an area (two tables in close proximity). There is a toddlers park within this park, on the side opposite the pool. The park is bound by four streets and has walking paths on three sides. Two parking lots provide plenty of parking space. A soccer/baseball field is available, as well as tennis courts. This is a wheel friendly park. To see details in these photographs, make sure you click on the photographs themselves because every one is substantially larger than what you see here.

To get there, go east on highway 242 from I45. Take a left at the first street after Trade Center Parkway, Donwick. Go to Trade Center Parkway and take a left. The park will be obvious on your right at Harper's Landing Drive, where you will want to turn right in order to arrive at the parking lots.

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Cattail Park

Cattail Park is right on Cochran's Crossing. It is popular for its dog friendly area complete with poop bags. This very nice area park usually has plenty of parking. The park is adjacent to the creek. Some of the low lying areas right next to the park floods and leaves swampy areas nearby. The baseball diamond The dog park will often have quite a few pets running about. If you take your loved one here, make sure he has his vaccinations in order. He will be socializing with other dogs.
Woodlands Dog Park Club - rules and safety tips There is a small gazebo that can be rented from the Parks department. Tennis courts and childrens' area

Falcon Wing Park, The Woodlands Texas

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Another significant park in Indian Springs. Amenities include swimming, softball, basketball, tennis, picnics, BBQ, a pavilion. It is located at Falcon Wing and Flintridge. Great place to take a family for a picnic or have a group BBQ with friends. Don't forget to bring your softball equipment or a soccer ball! A popular place for swimming in the summer.