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Houston Area Road Runners Association
P.O. Box 572497
Houston, TX 77257
713.797.8602
www.harra.org
President Tom Stilwell:
prez@harra.org |
The Seymour Lieberman Trail runs along Memorial Loop for 3 miles and is open 24 hours a day all year long. This popular crushed granite trail sees almost 3 million runners a year. |
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| Fitness Walking |
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Houston Happy Hikers
Non-competitive urban
walking in Houston.
281.498.1365
www.houstonhappyhikers.org
hhhcontact@houstonhappyhikers.org
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In addition to the jogging trails, there are many miles of hike and bike trails located throughout the park, as well as nature trails at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. |
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| Cycling / Biking |
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Houston Bicycle Club
713.935.2810
www.hbc.stevens.com
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The 1.15 mile Picnic Loop at Memorial Park consists of two newly paved lanes winding through the shaded park on the south side of Memorial Drive. The loop is closed to automobile traffic after 3:00 pm Monday-Friday. |
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| Mountain Biking |
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Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association
www.ghorba.org
Membership: Jamie Hendrixson
membership@ghorba.org
Memorial Park Trails hotline:
713.437.6588 |
There are many miles of challenging off-road trails in Memorial Park.
See Trails Map |
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| Swimming |
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Memorial Park Swimming
and Fitness Center
713.802.1662
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5402 Arnot
Free admission. Open Tues-Sun Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Weekdays 12-2 pm and 3-7 pm, and weekends from 1-5 pm |
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| Volleyball Courts |
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For reservations, call:
713.845.1218 |
Sand volleyball courts can be rented for $6/hour. They are located just off Memorial Park Drive, turn left at the second light if coming from the East. |
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| Rollerblading |
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Rollerblading is a popular pastime at Memorial Park, especially on the 1.15 mile, paved Picnic Loop, closed to vehicular traffic (after
3 pm on weekdays). |
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| Golf |
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Memorial Park Golf Course
713.862.4033 (main #)
Tee times: 713.559.2000
http://www.memorialparkgolf.com/
Open W-M, all year, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Last balls may be purchased at 7:30 p.m. Small Basket (30 balls) $2, Medium (60) $4, Large (90) $6 |
1001 E. Memorial Loop
Closed Tuesdays
Winter hours: November through April, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Twilight golf begins at 1:30 pm.
Summer hours: May through October, 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Twilight golf begins at 3:00 pm. |
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| Golf Putting Green |
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Memorial Park Golf Course
713.862.4033 (main #)
http://www.houstontx.gov/municipalgolf/
memorial/index.html |
Same hours as Golf Course, free use for the general public. |
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| Tennis |
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Memorial Park Tennis Center
713.867.0440
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
TennisCourts.html
For information and lessons, contact:
Eric Youmans at 713.867.0440 |
18 lit courts, reservations accepted up to one week in advance. Price $4 per court off times (M-F before 5:30), $6 prime time (after 5:30, weekends and holidays)Walk-up fees 50 cents less.1401 E. Memorial Loop. Open Mon-Fri,
6 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun,
7 am-6pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. |
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| Picnics |
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Reservations for larger groups:
713.845.1003
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
PicnicSpots.html
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Picnic tables are located throughout the park. There is a large designated picnic area south of Memorial Drive. Please note the picnic loop is closed to cars after 3 pm on weekdays. Fees for reserving larger areas for group functions range from $25 ($50 deposit) for a child birthday party to $115 ($115 deposit) for commercial events. |
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| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center |
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713.681.8433
www.houstonarboretum.org
e-mail:
arbor@houstonarboretum.org
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4501 Woodway Drive
Free admission.
Hours: grounds 8:30 am -6 pm daily; main building 9 am-5 pm daily (closed major holidays). Guided nature walks are given every Sat at 2 and 3 pm ($4 for adults, $2 for children over three). Educational lectures and presentations are free and offered Sundays at 2 pm. |
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| Softball Fields |
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
ASoverview.html
Reservations:
713.845.1218 |
Softball fields are located in the northeast corner of the park, across Memorial Loop from the Golf Course. For league play only. |
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| Croquet |
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e-mail: houstoncroquet@houston.rr.com
For Reservations call:
Memorial Park Tennis Center 713.867.0440 |
The croquet courts are adjacent to the tennis courts and serve as the home court of The Houston Croquet Association.
$16 for two hours.
Open M-F, 6 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun, 7 am-6 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. |
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| Outdoor Exercise Stations |
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Outdoor exercise stations are located along the Seymour Lieberman Trail, alongside the Memorial Loop. |
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| Indoor Workout Facility |
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Memorial Park Fitness Center
713.802.1662 |
5402 Arnot
Open year round. Hours: M-F 6 am to 8 pm, Sat. 8 am-4 pm, Sun. 8 am-noon. Fees: $1.75 daily or $20 for a monthly pass. |
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| Horse Riding Trails |
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There are four miles of equestrian trails in Memorial Park, primarily located in Reynolds Woods.
See Trails Map |
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| Rugby Field |
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The rugby field is located west of the baseball diamond, south of Memorial Drive.
For league play only. |
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| Soccer Fields |
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The soccer field is located in the northeastern corner of the park, on North Entrance Street.
For league play only. |
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| Educational Programs |
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Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
713.681.8433
www.houstonarboretum.org
e-mail: arbor@houstonarboretum.org
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4501 Woodway Drive
Open 8:30am-6pm daily.
The Arboretum offers many educational programs, camps and lectures focusing on our local environment. |
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| Nature Walks |
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Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
713.681.8433
www.houstonarboretum.org
e-mail: arbor@houstonarboretum.org
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4501 Woodway Drive
Educational lectures and presentations are free and offered many Sundays at 2 pm. |
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| Bird Watching |
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Houston Audubon Society
713.932.1639
www.houstonaudubon.org
email: info@houstonaudubon.org
www.texasbirding.net is a great resource for birding enthusiasts.
Ornithology Group
of the Outdoor Nature Club
www.ornithologygroup.org |
Ornithology Group of the Outdoor Nature Club is a club of individuals interested in birds and bird watching. |
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| Butterfly Garden |
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The Vale-Asche Foundation Playground
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Butterflies of Houston and South Texas is an interesting book on butterfly species of Southeast Texas.
www.utexas.edu/utpress/books/tvebut.html
www.texinsecta.com is a site dedicated to the amazing insects of Texas.
The Vale-Asche Foundation Playground is the first Playgrounds Without Limits in Houston. It provides a space for children with disabilities to play. http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/playgroundlimits.html
The playground is located on East Memorial Loop Drive and Arnot street. Convenient parking is located at the Mayor Jim McConn Memorial Ballfields. The playground is located across from the golf course and clubhouse. |
The butterfly garden is located near the Memorial Park Swimming and Fitness Center. |
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