Hermann Park

Hermann Park in Houston (6201 Hermann Park Dr) is a 445 acre with something for everyone to do.  Seriously.  Bayou Parkland (80 acres of natural setting to hike, picnic, or just enjoy), Buddy Caruth Playground (barrier free play are & splash park), Hermann Park Golf Course (18 hole municipal course), Hermann Park jogging trail (~2 mile trail around the park), Hermann Park Railroad (buy a ticket & ride the train!), Garden Center, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, Japanese Garden, Judson Robinson Jr Community Center (full gym + room rental), Molly Ann Smith Plaza (interactive water fountains for the kids), Lake Plaza (pedal boat lagoon), Mary Gibbs & Jesse H Jones Reflection Pool, McGovern Lake (8 acre lake that allows catch & release fishing for children under 12 & senior citizens), Miller Outdoor Theater, & the Pioneer Memorial Loghouse Museum.  Of course we focused on the playgrounds, but the whole park is great fun, you could spend the whole day & still be ready to come back & see even more!  There are public restrooms, Pinewood Cafe, & lots of other things to ensure your day is comfortable & fun.

Matzke Park

A big playground!

 (Barrier-free access.)

 The swaying boat is super fun!

 This looks like a nice spot to rest.

 Butterfly garden!

 I like running in the soccer fields!

 We had a picnic here!

Matzke Park in Houston (13110 Jones Rd) is a 19 acre park with a barrier-free playground, butterfly garden, soccer fields, a cricket field, a multi-use trail, several picnic tables & benches, & 2 picnic pavilions.     There are restrooms & water fountains available also.

Cy-Champ Park

 There's a park in there??  (We're still not used to all the trees!)

Even a twisty slide!

This is pretty fun for climbing. 

 Bouncy horses!

 Do you think I'm too big for this swing??

 I'd really like to have a picnic here.

 Nature walks are like adventures.

Cy-Champ Park (Cutten Rd & Cypresswood Dr) is home to the Falllen Warrior Memorial, a nice trail, & a playground nestled in the woods.  There is a water fountain, but no restroom.