Harris County Precinct 1 Parks The Parks Department is responsible for development and maintenance of 30 parks. Precinct One Parks are second to none in the quality of maintenance and facilities. Under Commissioner Lee, Precinct One has led the way in developing flood plain land for public recreation, such as the Clear Creek Chain of Parks in the southern part of the county. Commissioner Lee also leads in developing Hike & Bike Trails, with all but one of the county's trails in Precinct One. The Parks Department clears land for recreational development; assists with the design and construction of parks and facilities, installs playground equipment; landscapes Hike & Bike Trails; maintains lake and creek property and handles reservations for park facilities.
Paul Mauricio, General Superintendent of Parks, 713.991.6881Harris County Precinct 2 Parks The Parks Department provides safe and attractive environments by upgrading equipment, purchasing land, and building new facilities. Accommodations in Precinct Two include ADA/CPSC approved playground equipment, picnic facilities, baseball and soccer fields, boat ramps, and fishing piers.
The 39 parks located in Precinct Two cover 4,000 acres, which include 14 miles of walking trails. In order to maintain an efficient parks program, administrators continuously monitor department activities and policies. Because Precinct Two encompasses such a large area, the Parks Department has three divisions: East Parks, Central Parks, and South Parks.
Harris County Precinct 3 Parks Precinct Three has many lovely parks for residents with a variety of facilities available for public use. Some have unique features which make a visit worth a special trip. For example, the wildlife refuge in Bear Creek Pioneers Park is home for many interesting animals, from graceful deer gathered in shady groves to large buffalo roaming the landscape.
There is a world-class shooting range in George Bush Park where a sharpshooter can hone his or her skills. A young boy or girl can rest beside a pond to wait for a fish to bite, or there are baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and jogging trails for the energetic. We invite you to learn more about the Houston Area Live Steamers located in Zube Park.
Harris County Precinct 4 Parks Precinct 4’s Parks Department offers 23 outstanding parks that encompass over 3,000 acres. Additionally, Precinct 4 is in the process of developing Pundt Park and trails in two greenway projects: Cypress Creek Greenway and Spring Creek Greenway.