Parks Near Mary Jo Peckham Park
Planning a second stop? These parks are within about 32 miles of Mary Jo Peckham Park, and each has its own detailed guide.
Within about 15 miles
John Paul Landing Park (Cypress, TX, about 8 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.
George Bush Park (Houston, TX, about 10 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.
Terry Hershey Park (Houston, TX, about 12 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.
A little farther
Tom Bass Park (Houston, TX, about 32 miles away): A Harris County regional park in south Houston, in three sections along Clear Creek: a 6-acre dog park, free disc golf and a performing arts pavilion in Section I, a public golf course in Section II, and a stocked 23-acre fishing lake, walking loop and community center in Section III.
About these guides
Each park above has its own independent visitor guide from the same publisher as this guide to Mary Jo Peckham Park, researched the same way from official sources. Distances are straight-line from Mary Jo Peckham Park, so allow more time by road.