Nature & Water Areas

Location: 31.4979307, -95.4947847 Tags: – name: Salmon Lake – natural: water – salt: no – water: lake

Location: 29.9551619, -95.4096028 Like many stormwater basins in Houston, the Glen Forest Stormwater Detention Basin serves as a critical flood mitigation structure. Though typically not developed for recreation, these basins often allow native grasses...

Location: 29.764786, -95.4517749     Tags: – name: Lily Pond – natural: water – water: pond

Location: 29.7644598, -95.4536196 Tags: – name: Arrowwood Pond – natural: water – water: pond

Location: 29.7174581, -95.3916243 McGovern Lake is a well-known feature in Hermann Park, one of Houston’s most iconic and beloved green spaces. Located near the Houston Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science, the lake...

Location: 29.8263634, -95.6230881 Langham Creek is a natural waterway located in the western part of Houston, running through several neighborhoods and park areas in Harris County. Although it is not officially designated as a...

Location: 29.9036306, -95.1250984 Tags: – gnis:feature_id: 1361343 – name: Little Eddie – natural: water – water: lake

Location: 29.8629057, -95.3391013 The Bretshire Stormwater Detention Basin is part of Houston’s vital flood control infrastructure, especially critical given the city’s vulnerability to heavy rain events. These basins are often engineered to temporarily hold...

Location: 29.9088151, -95.1272234 Tags: – gnis:feature_id: 1352061 – name: Big Eddy – natural: water

Location: 29.7508121, -95.5329469 Tags: – name: Patti Lynn Lake – natural: water – water: lake