If driving outside of your Woodlands bubble is unthinkable to you, they you’re really missing out! When you discover all the community programming offered for FREE through Harris County Precinct 3, you just might think you’ve struck gold! Precinct 3 covers a large portion of Suburban North and Northwest Houston, with many of the events taking place at parks along Spring Creek Greenway, just minutes away from The Woodlands. (These areas were formerly under HC Precinct 4, but the maps / borders changed in recent years.)
My family and I recently enjoyed the Park After Dark "Fireside Storytelling" event, and in the past, my kids and I have signed up for canoeing, kayaking, archery, and more. All have been wonderful experiences! The events were very lightly attended (just a handful of families during our times out there, so no lines or crowds), the equipment is always clean, and the hosts are very informative!
Here is just a snippet of programs offered. (There are literally dozens – for various ages – all yours for the taking!
- Prechool Nature Programs
- First Shot Archery for Kids 7+
- Boats and Bobbers – Family canoeing and fishing with all equipment and supplies provided
- Pontoon Boat tours for ages 13 and up
- Kayaking
- Park After Dark
- Overnight Camping
- Ready, Set, Hike!
- Cart Tours of Spring Green Greenway
- Amazing Alligators
So much more! Jesse H. Jones park even has a free Frog Club for children as young as 3 years old! They're half an hour away from The Woodlands, but worth the drive for a bit of adventure!
