Bear Creek Park

Houston, TX - We are very fortunate that Harris County has developed a number of parks that are family friendly. To see a list of parks go to http://www.co.harris.tx.us/parks/park.asp to see information about Bear Creek, go to http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/bearcreekpioneers.aspx . Bear Creek is easily accessible on the northwest side of town. It can be reached from Eldridge, Hwy 6 and Clay Road.

The Eldridge entrance puts you in a fun part. Immediately to your left is a nice area to walk with a number of birds species to view and a small pond to feed ducks. If you follow the sidewalk, you will walk past buffalo, deer and turkeys. Be aware that due to extreme heat, the buffalo and other animals may be removed from the enclosures and may not be available for viewing. On your right from the Eldridge entrance are ball fields, a fun playground and bathrooms.

The Clay Road entrance brings you into a maze of roads that drive by pavilions, picnic tables, playgrounds, bathrooms and beautiful trees and fields. There is plenty of space for kite flying, throwing a frisbee or ball and just running around. During the week, there is not a lot of traffic and the roads make a nice level area to go for bike rides with small children.

Of course, you can reach all the sections of Bear Creek Park from inside the park. You just have to zig and zag a little through the roads.

For us the park is close and fun with lots of space to explore. We recommend Bear Creek Park for a family friendly day.