Parks Near Tom Bass Park

Planning a second stop? These parks are within about 34 miles of Tom Bass Park, and each has its own detailed guide.

A little farther

Terry Hershey Park (Houston, TX, about 21 miles away): A 496-acre park following about 6 miles of Buffalo Bayou through west Houston: 11 miles of paved and dirt trails, the Anthills singletrack for mountain bikers, a playground and picnic area, and the story of the woman who saved the bayou.

George Bush Park (Houston, TX, about 22 miles away): 7,800 acres of woods, meadows and bayou on Houston's west side, home to a 563-acre shooting center, one of the city's favorite dog parks, 11.36 miles of hike and bike trails, a model airplane field, and fishing ponds.

Mary Jo Peckham Park (Katy, TX, about 32 miles away): A 32-acre Harris County park in Katy that packs in a lot: an indoor pool and fitness center with free classes, two free mini golf courses, a lake stocked with catfish and winter trout, a three-story playground, disc golf and a mile-long walking loop.

John Paul Landing Park (Cypress, TX, about 34 miles away): An 876-acre Harris County park on the prairie west of the Grand Parkway, built around a large lake: paddle a kayak, fish for bass and catfish, walk or ride 7.8 miles of trail, watch birds on new wetland islands, and explore a free environmental education center.

About these guides

Each park above has its own independent visitor guide from the same publisher as this guide to Tom Bass Park, researched the same way from official sources. Distances are straight-line from Tom Bass Park, so allow more time by road.