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, the park offers miles of hike-and-bike trails, wooded paths, and natural scenery. It’s named after conservationist Terry Hershey, who was instrumental in preserving Buffalo Bayou’s natural flow. The park features floodplain forests, native grasses, and a well-maintained trail system ideal for cyclists, joggers, and birdwatchers. It provides essential flood mitigation and urban cooling benefits, while supporting local wildlife such as hawks, turtles, and songbirds. The park is particularly beautiful in spring when wildflowers bloom along the trails. As part of Houston’s Bayou Greenways network, it plays a critical role in both recreation and environmental stewardship.
Tags:
– leisure: nature_reserve
– name: Terry Hershey Park
– wikidata: Q7704513
– wikipedia: en:Terry Hershey Park