Travel Reference
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Boone Road Park
This 27-acre park with a short trail is a good hike for families with young children. The entire trail is
paved and flat, circling a center area that contains a small playground, picnic tables, a shelter, and a
cricket field. It is one of the few parks in Houston where cricket matches can be viewed. Brays Bayou
runs along one edge, affording a chance to see birds.
Distance: 1.1-mile loop
Approximate hiking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy; flat terrain and paved trail
Trail surface: Asphalt
Best season: Year-round
Other trail users: Dog walkers, in-line skaters
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Fees and permits: No fees or permits required
Schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Maps: USGS Alief; park maps available at www.houstontx.gov/parks/trails.html
Trail contacts: Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), 2999 S. Wayside
Dr., Houston 77023; (713) 865-4500
Finding the trailhead:
From the junction of I-10 West and US 90 merge onto US 59
via exit 770A. Follow US 59 south and take the Beechnut Street exit. Turn right onto
Beechnut Street and in 2.6 miles turn right onto Wilcrest Drive. Then turn right onto
Boone Road and proceed to Boone Road Park at 7700 Boone Rd. Turn right into the
paved parking lot. The trailhead is adjacent to the parking area. DeLorme: Texas Atlas
& Gazetteer: Page 128 I1. GPS: N29 41.701' / W95 34.529'
The Hike
