Local Parks and Activities

Precinct 4 Parks sPring creek Park Offers free camping to the public, offers full hookup tent and RV campsites. Primitive camping is also available exclusively to nonprofit groups at Fritsche Park and Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve. carter Park, collins Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Jesse h. Jones & nature center, kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, anD PunDt Park Offers canoe/kayak launches at for those interested in canoeing/kayaking Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and associated waterways. Reservations are required to use a launch in a Precinct 4 Park to access Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, or associated waterways. Reservations are not required to use the launch at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve to access Marshall Lake. Precinct 4 does not rent or sell canoes or kayaks, but offers free canoeing activities on a regular basis through Trails As Parks (TAP) events Fishing Fishing enthusiasts can experience many unique fishing opportunities year-round in Precinct 4, with access to fishing in Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and stocked fishing lakes. Precinct 4 does not rent or sell fishing equipment, but offers free fishing activities on a regular basis through Trails As Parks (TAP) events. Picnics Offers free picnic pavilions with electricity and grills by reservation only at Burroughs Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Meyer Park, and Spring Creek Park. Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center and Mercer Botanic Gardens also offer free picnic pavilions by reservation only, but electricity is not available at these locations. Any parks not listed above that offer small picnic pavilions, picnic tables, or grills are available for use without a reservation on first come, first served basis only during normal park hours Jesse h. Jones Park & nature center taDPoles club Wednesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, and 22, at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. This interactive program introduces preschool-aged children to nature with animals, puppets, walks, crafts, and stories. Ages 3 and 4 only. A parent must accompany children. Sorry, no younger or older siblings. Reservations required beginning Wed., Aug. 4. native aMerican heritage Day Saturday, Sept.11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join staff and volunteers at the Akokisa Indian Village for a celebration of tribal culture. Observe demonstrations and learn about the native peoples that lived in southeast Texas. White-taileD Deer ManageMent Saturday, Sept.18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Optional hike after the program. Join hunting enthusiasts and wildlife ecologists for a talk on how to restore your property, big or small, to make the habitat flourish, from the grass roots and worms up the point tips.. Ages 12+. Reservations required beginning Wed., Sept. 8. ongoing events tai chi Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Interested in trying a new healthy outdoor activity? John Spencer, a volunteer Tai Chi instructor, leads this class based on the 24-step Yang form of Tai Chi. The one-hour class includes low-impact stretching, breathing, and rangeof-motion exercises held in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center. hoMesteaD oPen house Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a look around the park’s historically accurate 1830s Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa-Ishak Village. Learn about two very different, yet successful ways of life. Pontoon boat tours Visitors enjoy a leisurely trip along Spring Creek to learn about the natural and cultural history of the region from Jones Park staff. Ages 8+. Saturday Oct. 2 1-2pm, 2:30-3:30 and 4-5pm Reservations required beginning Wed., Sept. 22 stories anD stars Saturday, October 9 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Spend an evening learning about the planets and stars with the North Houston Astronomy Club and listen to stories about our galaxy from the Houston Storytellers Guild. Participants are encouraged to bring telescopes or binoculars. Reservations required beginning Wed., Sept. 29. Pioneer Day {35th anniversary) 10:00 am-4:00 pm. November 13, 2021 Learn about Texas settlers and Native American Lifestyles in the 1830s. View living history demonstrations, including blacksmithing, open-fire cooking, spinning, woodworking, and much more. Enjoy folk music and hayrides during this free, fun-filled family event!