Master plan outlines $758M in projects for Harris County Precinct 3 parks, trails From the cover
How we got here
What you need to know
Following redistricting in 2022, Harris County Pre- cinct 3 encompasses 555 square miles including 4,200 acres of parkland and 3,400 acres of greenway—the most of any precinct countywide. To maintain and improve upon the precinct’s existing green space and prepare for anticipated population growth, Precinct 3 o cials began working on a parks and trails master plan in 2022. As part of the master plan, Precinct 3 o cials completed an outreach phase to assess the needs and desires of the community, which included six meetings and an online survey conducted last fall. “Thank you to the residents who took time to provide us feedback,” Ramsey said. “They know their parks and trails better than anyone, so we’re con - dent in the information incorporated into the plan.” The parks and trails master plan assesses both cur- rent and future needs for the area’s parks and trails network. The analysis will inform the recommenda- tions process that has a baseline framework for the next 30 years, according to plan documents.
developments were constructed over the past 20 years, infrastructure such as bridges and culverts don’t allow for connectivity along channels, and connection to parks o the primary bayou corridors is limited. Jill Boullion, executive director of the Bayou Land Conservancy, said she was excited about the master plan, particularly the trails projects planned for the Humble area. “We have a high priority to do a project in the Kingwood and Humble area, so I’m really excited that the precinct is going to nish out those connections, too, because I know that the folks in that community are looking to be able to jump on their bikes and go all the way to Tomball,” Boullion said.
The plan divides Precinct 3 into four areas: Cypress, Spring, Humble and Crosby. Recommended parks projects in the Humble service area total nearly $34.5 million and include new facilities, natural features and renovations, according to plan documents. The plan also recommends 48 miles of trail projects totaling $102.5 million in the Humble service area. According to the plan, the Humble service area’s population is expected to grow 95% by 2045, with most of the growth occurring east of Hwy. 59 and west of Lake Houston where the majority of undeveloped land lies. O cials noted that because intercommunity connectivity was not at the forefront of planning when many of the area’s
Humble service area recommendations
Cost breakdown
Number of projects
Natural parks features: $3.22M Park renovations: $5.88M Trails: $102.5M New parks facilities: $25.38M
Long-term projects (20+ years): 8 Medium-term projects (10-20 years): 13
Precinct 3 service areas • Existing parkland: 1,102 acres • Existing greenway: 46 acres • Population growth by 2045: +131% Cypress service area • Existing parkland: 779 acres • Existing greenway: 1,456 acres • Population growth by 2045: +59% Spring service area • Existing parkland: 778 acres • Existing greenway: 0 acres • Population growth by 2045: +294% Crosby service area • Existing parkland: 1,572 acres • Existing greenway: 1,911 acres • Population growth by 2045: +95% Humble service area
Short-term projects (less than 10 years): 28
Total: 49
Total: $136.97M
Humble service area parks projects
1 Atascocita Park: add trees in dog park, remove invasive species and replace with natives 2 Carter Park: consider alternative uses, such as an adventure course, and add equestrian facilities 3 Creek Course Park: add kayak launch, dog park, disc golf, playground and picnic pavilion 4 Cypresswood Golf Club: repair/replace damaged concrete sidewalks and add natural trails in forested area with informational signage
5 Edgewater Park: add boardwalk, boat launch, dog parks, horse trailer parking and playground 6 Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex: add nature trails, covered basketball courts, community center, four soccer elds and 5K loop 7 Mercer Botanic Gardens: add boardwalk and trail, and expand gardens and parking lot 8 Turkey Creek Park: add pump track, parking lot, trailer parking, and equestrian and park trails
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SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 PARKS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: PRECINCT 3’S HUMBLE SERVICE AREA INCLUDES BAYER PARK, DENNIS JOHNSTON PARK, SOUTHWELL PARK, STAHL PRESERVE AND PUNDT PARK, WHICH ARE LOCATED IN SPRING.
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SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 PARKS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY IMPACT
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