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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Creekwood Park, The Woodlands Texas

This park is genuinely a very beautiful park. Some days, I meander in the park to watch the ducks. This particular evening in the Spring of 2009, there were Mallards and Wood Ducks.

This park is widely known for its fishing (there is almost always someone fishing here like this gentleman) and its wheel friendly area.

It is located across from McCullough school. There is a place on the walk paths near the pool that has an interesting montage of leaves laid there by someone shortly after the concrete was laid. There is a variety of ducks on the pond. This pair caught my fancy. There are catfish and bass in this catch and release pond. Each year, the association provides a catfish fishing tournament here (keep what you catch) and a fishing training class for youngsters. It has the usual pool, a soccer field, basketball court, tennis court, tables, and a pavilion. Nice family park being enjoyed by father and daughter one warm, Spring day. Click on picture for larger view.

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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.

Forestgate Park, The Woodlands Texas

Woodlands Online information link Forestgate is an exceptional major park in Indian Springs. It offers swimming, soccer, basketball, picnic tables, Bar-B-Que pits, Children playground equipment, and a pavilion. There are plenty of natural trees and brush retained. It provides a setting to enjoy the peace for reading a book outdoors or to have the neighborhood kids at an outdoor party.

Getting there: Access is from Woodlands Parkway or Flintridge Drive, west of HEB and Indian Springs Shopping Center (at Kuykendahl and Woodlands Parkway). Address is 7505 South Forestgate Drive The Woodlands, Tx 77382.
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