Health & wellness Walking Trail Guide
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• Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Buffalo Bayou Park, kayaking entrance • Sabine St., Houston R Located within Buffalo Bayou Park, the park has skyline views and designated pathways for walking, running and cycling. • Length: 6.5 acres • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Eleanor Tinsley Garden, sand volleyball court, restrooms • 18-3600 Allen Parkway, Houston Levy Park WA WR R The park near Upper Kirby features large green spaces, two dog parks and several amenities for children. • Length: 5.9 acres • Surface: Paved walking trail • Adjacent amenities: Dog park, playground, picnic tables, pavilion, garden, restrooms • 3801 Eastside St., Houston Eleanor Tinsley Park WA WR
KEY WA Wheelchair accessible areas WR Wheelchair accessible restrooms R Places to rest
features open green spaces for lounging and several walking paths. • Length: 30 acres • Surface: Paved sidewalks, landscaped pathways, natural green spaces • Adjacent amenities: Meditation garden, Rothko
walking trails that wind through native prairie, savanna, wetland, woodland and riparian habitats. • Length: 155 acres • Surface: Natural • Adjacent amenities: Nature center, gift shop • 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston White Oak Bayou Greenway WA The hiking and biking trail connects Houston residents to the downtown area and passes through the historic Heights and Woodland Heights communities. • Length: 17 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Connects to other hiking and biking trails • 2799 Moy St., Houston Sabine Promenade WA The promenade offers skyline views from the edge of the Buffalo Bayou and serves as a pedestrian gateway to Downtown Houston. • Length: 1.2 miles
Chapel, outdoor sculptures • 1423 Branard St., Houston
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Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve The nature preserve offers roughly a mile of trails through wooded areas and is home to 153 species of birds, 200 species of plants and 44 species of butterflies. • Length: 20 acres • Surface: Natural • Adjacent amenities: Butterfly garden, wildflower area • 2400 W. 11th St., Houston
MKT T rail The trail is named after the old Missouri, Kansas, Texas Southern Pacific Railroad and runs between TC Jester Boulevard and Hogan Street, giving walkers and bikers a tour through the Houston Heights. • Length: 4.6 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Restaurants, parks • 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston Menil Park WA WR Owned by The Menil Collection, the park in Montrose
Mem oria l Park R Located in the heart of Houston, the park features walking, hiking and biking trails, as well as shaded areas and covered patios. • Length: 1,500 acres • Surface: Natural • Adjacent amenities: Playgrounds, track, sports fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, swimming
Buffalo B a you Park WA R The park offers several trails, including a paved, winding trail along the bayou for walking and biking. • Length: 160 acres • Surface: Paved and natural trails • Adjacent amenities: Dog park, picnic areas, kayaking, restrooms • 105 Sabine St., Houston
pool, picnic tables, restrooms • 6501 Memorial Drive, Houston
Houston Arboretum WA R Visitors at the arboretum can enjoy five miles of WR
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