Neighborhoods to Trails Southwest

08/27/2026

Find your favorite spot at Willow Waterhole Greenway
Check out the Edith Smith Outdoor Classroom at Triangle Lake. Great spot for a class, a social gathering or a quiet moment to soak in the natural beauty.
Rodney Ellis

08/24/2026

Sidewalk safety concern fixed!
Thank you City of Houston Traffic & Transportation Division.

After hitting an obstruction at a curb cut in Uptown, and getting support from our followers that this was an accident waiting to happen, I reached out to a valued COH contact and asked if his department could paint the obstruction.
He said he would ask his team to take a look and see what could be done to make it safer.
I rode by today and was very pleased with their action.
That yellow paint is impossible to miss.

08/22/2026

In case you need to consider the meaning of “You’re never too old”

08/15/2026

Let’s all try to follow these rules. Really, it is the law.

07/29/2026

Encourage folks to follow Willow Waterhole Conservancy if you haven’t already. More important, if you live in the Houston area, plan a visit. Think about visiting during the Golden Hour, when it is particularly beautiful and just begging you to photograph its charms.
Willow Waterhole Greenway

🌿 It's time for another edition of Wildlife Wednesday at Willow Waterhole!

This week we're featuring a photo from our own Conservation Educator, Austin Perez, of a Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus).

Did you know? Relative to their body size, Black-necked Stilts have some of the longest legs of any bird in North America, second only to flamingos. Those long pink legs let them wade into deeper water than many other shorebirds to hunt for insects, small crustaceans, and tiny fish.

They are also fiercely protective parents. When a predator gets too close to their nest, Black-necked Stilts will fake an injury, dragging a wing as if hurt to lure the threat away from their eggs before flying off to safety once the danger has passed.

📸 Spotted some great wildlife on your visits? Send us a message, and include your name so we can credit you.

Thanks to Austin for this week's photo, and thanks to all of you for celebrating the wild side of our greenspace with us!
See you next Wednesday!

07/16/2026

Sneak peak at Burnett Bayland Phase 1 improvements - estimated completion in 2026.
The addition of this little lake adds storm water detention while providing natural beauty, more walking trails with a scenic bridge, and restorative green space. Let’s make it easier to connect from
Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4

07/12/2026

Gee, if that trail along Renwick ever gets built (thick red line), think of how much faster you'd be able to cycle to important destinations to the north?
Use this link to give your input to the planning team on the Renwick Trail Feasibility Study.

https://arcg.is/XiHXq1

07/11/2026

From Keegan’s Bayou Trail to Columbia Tap Trail
We picked up riders of all ages along the way of the 25 mile round trip route and even enjoyed our rainy shelter in place experience under an oak tree canopy at TSU. We encourage everyone to get out and learn how to get around on our Brays Bayou Greenway and connecting trails.
Houston Parks Board Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4 Rodney Ellis Houston Parks - HPARD