The park and management area constitute a 2500-acre resource, located in northeast Harris County. Sheldon Reservoir has survived a tremendous influx of urbanization during the past 40 years. The park and management area remain as the last freshwater marsh habitat and refuge for various forms of wildlife within the city limits of the greater Houston area. Primary activities are fishing, birding, wildlife and nature study, and canoeing. No camping is available.
Location:
14320 Garrett Road, Houston Texas 77044
Telephone
281-456-9350
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(New Caney) Lake Houston State Park
(Houston) Sheldon Lake State Park
(San Felipe) Stephen F Austin State Historical Park
(Lumberton) Village Creek State Park
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01/10 Coming to The Houston area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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