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John T. Mason Park
Mason Park offers hikers short, tree-filled trails on the east side of Houston. Brays Bayou flows into the
park's 104 acres and then out of the park. The park's 3.5 acres of retention ponds have helped establish
a wetland environment for plant and animal life. The bayou and wildlife populations add interest to the
hike
Distance: 1.1-mile loop
Approximate hiking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy; paved surface and little elevation change
Trail surface: Concrete, asphalt
Best season: Year-round
Other trail users: Joggers, dog walkers
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Fees and permits: No fees or permits required
Schedule: Dawn to dusk
Maps: USGS Park Place; no park map available
Trail contacts: Houston Parks & Recreation Department (HPARD), 2999 S. Wayside
Dr., Houston 22023; (713) 865-4500
In addition: Restroom facilities are available in the community center. Water fountains
and portable toilets are located near the parking area.
Finding the trailhead:
Take I-45 South toward downtown Houston. Merge onto I-10
East/US 90 East at exit 48A. Stay on I-10 to McKee Street (exit 769C) toward Hardy
Street and turn right onto McKee Street. Make an easy left onto Runnels Street and then
a right onto Navigation Boulevard. After 3.7 miles turn right onto South 75th Street.
Turn into the John T. Mason Park, at 541 South 75th St. The trail is adjacent to the park-
ing area. DeLorme: Texas Atlas & Gazetteer: Page 134 A6. GPS: N29 43.444' / W95
17.642'
