Interactive digital maps of Houston
Explore Houston’s natural beauty through its scenic nature reserves and tranquil bodies of water. From birdwatching in lush protected habitats to enjoying peaceful lakes and bayous, these locations offer a refreshing escape from the city buzz and are perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Location: 29.7742444, -95.6010917 Terry Hershey Park is one of Houston’s best-known urban nature spaces, located along the Buffalo Bayou in the city’s west side. Spanning several miles from the Energy Corridor to Beltway 8,...
Location: 30.1149133, -95.1525465 Lake Houston Wilderness Park is a vast and scenic natural preserve covering over 4,700 acres in northeast Houston. It is the only park in the Houston Parks and Recreation Department system...
Location: 29.7236682, -95.2834796 Brays Greenway Park is part of the larger Brays Bayou Greenway, one of Houston’s most expansive green corridor projects. It runs along Brays Bayou and features hike-and-bike trails, native landscaping, and...
Location: 29.8214526, -95.453182 Wortham Island Reserve is a lesser-known but ecologically important area located along White Oak Bayou in Houston. It functions as an urban green space and floodplain island, accessible mostly via surrounding...
Location: 29.6249944, -95.1376131 Native Coastal Prairie Preserve likely refers to one of the restoration zones managed by organizations such as the Katy Prairie Conservancy or within Armand Bayou Nature Center. These areas aim to...
Location: 29.8143042, -95.2798727 The term Coastal Prairie refers to an ecological region rather than a specific park or reserve. The Texas Coastal Prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America, and...
Location: 29.7551714, -95.3220845 Tags: – addr:housenumber: 719 – addr:postcode: 77011 – addr:state: TX – alt_name: Taub Future Park Site – leisure: nature_reserve – name: Taub Greenspace – operator: Houston Parks and Recreation Department –...
Location: 29.7577639, -95.3246573 Tags: – addr:housenumber: 715 – addr:postcode: 77011 – addr:state: TX – leisure: nature_reserve – name: Garver Greenspace – operator: Houston Parks and Recreation Department – operator:short: HPARD – operator:type: government –...
Location: 29.8808656, -95.1745036 Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center is one of Houston’s premier outdoor education and conservation areas, located in the northeastern part of the city. Spanning over 2,800 acres, the...
Location: 29.7543675, -95.5343931 Tags: – name: Lorrie Lake – natural: water – water: lake