El Franco Lee Park
At 326 acres, El Franco Lee Park is the second largest in Harris county. EFL Park is best known for its wetlands and for the multiple sports complex, which is partially constructed. Currently youth baseball and softball are using the fields. Concession stands and score booths have been added. Pasadena Independent School District has built a UIL baseball field, which will be shared by the district and others.
The park has new children’s play equipment, restrooms, a pavilion and various facilities. Several soccer fields are in use with more planned for the future. EFL Park is located off Beltway 8, just south of Blackhawk Boulevard at 9400 Hall Rd.
Since the land was purchased in 1984 through a city and county agreement, capital improvement expenditures have exceeded $3 million. The park closes at 9 p.m. For information, call 713-440-1587.
Frankie Carter Randolph Park
Frankie Carter Randolph Park is located at 5100 FM 2351 just south of Clear Brook High School. The 73-acre facility was purchased in 1979 with land/water conservation funds and county bonds. The park features a barbecue pavilion, shelter, tennis courts and a volleyball court. To reserve the barbecue pavilion or shelter, call 713-440-1587.
Highland Meadow Park - Pool
Highland Meadow Park is located on Brookmeadow. This park has a large open play area for various sports activities. Playground equipment is available.
There is a picnic area available for family enjoyment. Highland Meadow Pool is open in May and closes with the beginning of school. The pool is for residents of Highland Meadow and Woodmeadow only.
South Belt Hike and Bike Trail
The trail begins at 10700 Blackhawk. An asphalt parking lot is located at the start of the trail and at the midway point at Scarsdale and Blackhawk.
There is a paved parking lot adjacent to the trail in Clear Brook City MUD’s Bishop Park on Blackhawk.
The asphalt walking, jogging, biking trail is a loop that, if begun at the starting point at the 10700 block of Blackhawk and completed back to that location, is approximately six miles. If trail users start and finish at the Scarsdale and Blackhawk parking lot, they will have completed approximately three miles.
Two stretching and exercise stations are available at each parking lot.
Eight rest benches are located along the trail with posted quarter mile markers.
Kirkmont Park
Kirkmont Park is located at Blackhawk and Hall Road. There are benches and water fountains. A walking trail is available. Watch for further improvements.
Kirkwood South Park
Kirkwood South Park, located at 10700 Sagetrail, is 3.5 acres. The park features two lighted tennis courts, playground equipment, a water fountain, two adult swinging benches, two covered shelters, a backstop, a quarter mile walking/jogging asphalt trail, security lighting, picnic tables and barbecue pits.
For information, call 713-440-1587.
Sageglen Park & Pool
Sageglen Park is located on Sageyork at Sagegreen. Tennis courts, playground equipment and a swimming pool are available. The pool is open in May and closes with the beginning of school.
The Sageglen pool requires membership and is open only to Sageglen residents. Call 281-481-6578 for pool information.
Sagemeadow Park
Sagemeadow Park, located in the 11200 block of Sageyork, is 3.5 acres.
It closes at 10 p.m. daily. The park has two lighted tennis courts.
Playground equipment is available with water fountains and security lighting.
A lighted basketball court with covered rest shelter is provided. A backstop and 1/4-mile walking/jogging asphalt trail, picnic tables and barbecue pits are also available. For information, call 713-440-1587.
Sagemont Recreation Center - Pool
Sagemont Pool at 11507 Hughes Road is operated by the city of Houston during the summer months. For information regarding swimming pools, contact aquatics at 713-845-1009 or 281-922-2312. Sagemont Pool is open to the public.
The adjacent Sagemont Recreation Center provides area youth after-school enrichment programs, which emphasize fitness, awareness, crafts, self-esteem and field trips.
Year-round sports are offered for ages 4 and up. For information, call 281-922-2343.
The recreation center has a free immunization program. It also has a free tennis program, and a golf program is offered at Law Park on Mykawa.
