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The North Houston Association, made up of more than 150 regional businesses, advocates for the creation of green space, parks and trails as part of its mission, NHA President Marlisa Briggs said. Briggs said outdoor recreation has also grown in popularity in the region over the last five years, a trend she expects to continue. “A robust parks and trails system provides places to play, to exercise and simply to take a mental break by immersing ourselves in nature,” Briggs said. Alan Smith is a former board member with the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce and owner of Hasta La Pasta in Spring.
Smith said many of his customers frequent community events at Meyer and Collins parks before stopping by his restaurant. He said he finds the green space a contributor to the area’s quality of life. “People want to live, work and play, as they say, in areas that have things that are of interest to them, that they find to enhance their lifestyle,” Smith said. In 2025, Precinct 3 officials also completed installing a new pickleball court at Meyer Park. Smith said outdoor recreation options are great for the public, including seniors who are staying active.
New trail connections and park amenities are rolling out across Harris County Precinct 3, including in the Spring and Klein areas over two years after the plan was initially outlined. The plan created a long-term vision to expand trail connectivity and upgrade parks. Since its release, officials say several projects have been completed, with additional trail links and park enhancements continuing through 2026. In 2025, the Precinct 3 office completed work to install a new playground and boardwalk at the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in Spring. The project also added a new south trail to the preserve, connecting it to the YMCA trail.
Completed projects Harris County Precinct 3 has completed at least six projects since unveiling the 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan.
1 Elizabeth Kaiser Meyer Park Half a mile of the Gourley Nature Trail was reconstructed. New pickleball courts were added. 2 Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve A new playground, boardwalk and south trail connections were added. A new parking lot was completed.
4 Dennis Johnston Park Butterfly Garden received erosion improvements, while fresh gravel and pollinator-friendly flowers were added. 5 Judge Ted Poe Community Center The 8,500-square-foot center was remodeled and renamed. 6 I.T. May Park New pickleball courts were added.
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Spring service area park recommendations Projects were assigned prioritization based on completion dates—short or within the next 10 years, medium or within 10-20 years, and long term could take 20 years or more. Short term priority Medium term priority Long term priority Key:
Name of park
Renovation recommendations
Natural enhancements
New facilities
Champion Forest Park
Renovate parking lot with permeable paving and improve ADA accessibility. Replace playground equipment and add shade. Renovate existing restrooms and remove existing gazebo. Replace site furnishings and include bleachers. Renovate parking lot. Upgrade field lighting.
Increase tree canopy. Add trees to buffer Cypresswood Drive. Add trees along the existing trail.
Provide trail access to Cypresswood Drive. Add shade cover and bleachers at soccer fields.
Donald R. & Sylvia Collins Park
Add trail connection from the primary parking lot to the Cypress Creek Trail. Add a new, larger picnic pavilion. Add tennis courts. Add seating and walking paths. Add picnic areas, playground, pavilion, perimeter fencing and educational signage. Consider other facilities other than baseball. Add playground near fields. Add tennis/pickleball courts and covered basketball pavilion. Add more covered picnic pavilions near playgrounds. Add an outdoor covered fitness gym. Construct a community center and additional parking.
Kissing Tree Park
Reconfigure parking.
Add native planting to screen nearby buildings.
Klein Park
Improve park drainage.
Increase tree canopy.
Roy Campbell Burroughs Park
Improve drainage at dugouts in fields. Replace site furnishings. Replace net and lights at volleyball court. Replace wood kiosk at dog park. Renovate restrooms. Overlay parking lots and improve pedestrian access.
Increase tree canopy around the sports fields. Provide educational signage along nature trails.
NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER TOM RAMSEY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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