Outdoor Recreation

Get outside! Sugar Land has a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available for residents and the surrounding community.

Aquatics

The Municipal Pool at City Park is open seasonally and swim lessons are offered onsite. Additionally, the Splashpad at River Park as well as the Splashpad at the Plaza adjacent to Smart Financial Center are typically open from April 15 through October 15 of each year.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s splashpads are closed until further notice.

swim race

Birdwatching

Birding is a popular pastime in Texas, and Cullinan Park is a prime location for birdwatching enthusiasts. Plenty of birds and wildlife reside at this nature park, including most recently spotted, the green-tailed towhee, typically found in West Texas. For more information on birdwatching and wildlife in Cullinan Park, visit the Cullinan Park Conservancy.
Sayornis Phoebe Bird at Cullinan Park

Disc Golf

Sugar Land Parks & Recreation has 9-hole disc golf courses at Imperial Park and Brazos River Park.

Disc golf is similar in concept to traditional golf, except players use a disc, or Frisbee, in place of a ball and clubs. Golfers are responsible for supplying their own discs.

Disc Golf

Fishing

Fishing is a popular amenity in the City of Sugar Land, including at Memorial Park, Eldridge Park, Sugar Mill Park and Thomas L. James Park. All individuals over the age of 17 years must have a current Texas freshwater fishing license. Up to five fish may be taken home per person, per day. Learn more about fishing licenses and community fishing regulations through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD). 

We have partnered with TPWD to receive fish stockings at select community fishing lakes at our parks. Stocking dates below:

November 5, 2019 - Channel catfish stocked at Memorial Park
January 22, 2020 - Rainbow trout stocked at Eldridge Park
May 6, 2020 - Fingerling bass stocked at Memorial Park


Fishing in Sugar Land

Hike & Bike / Walking Trails

With over 20 miles of trails, Sugar Land is a popular destination for walks alongside beautiful scenery. View trail maps here.

Hiking at Cullinan

Mountain Biking

Sugar Land has ample opportunities for mountain biking enthusiasts, with upcoming plans to bring even more mountain biking trails to the City. Existing trails for mountain biking include the Justin P. Brindley Trail at Memorial Park and Brazos River Corridor, trails at Oyster Creek Park and Lost Creek Park, and a BMX track at Lost Creek Park. View all of our trail maps here.

We have recently partnered with Fort Bend Mountain Biking Association to provide more mountain biking opportunities to Sugar Land. Visit FBMBA's website for local mountain biking udpates.


Outdoor Recreation

Kayaking / Canoeing

Memorial Park features a scenic lake ideal for kayaking and canoeing, with kayaking classes offered during the warmer months. 

Park patrons are responsible for providing their own kayak or canoe. Kayak rentals are available through local organizations.



Outdoor Recreation - Kayaking

Sports 

Sugar Land is home to numerous sports associations for youth and adults.

Baseball/Softball: Imperial Park, First Colony Park and City Park

Basketball: Covington West Park (half court) and Mayfield Park (full court)

Sand Volleyball: City Park, Colony Bend Park, Highlands Park, Meadow Lake Park, Sugar Lakes Park, Sugar Mill Park, and Slockett Park

Soccer: Eldridge Park, Lost Creek Park, Colony Bend Park, Meadow Lake Park, Settlers Way Park and Park at the Levee

Tennis/Pickleball: City Park and Slockett Park



Sports Associations