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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 from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.

Splash pads

We operate one splash pad: the Splash pad at RiverPark, which is generally open from April 15 through October 15 of each year. Please check Facebook for splash pad maintenance closure notices. The splash pad is not available for reservations.

Kayaking

There are boat launches at Sugar Land Memorial Park and Cullinan Park, both which feature a scenic lake ideal for kayaking and canoeing.

Birding

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.

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.

Exercise Stations

Outdoor exercise stations include elements for functional training, weight training and calisthenics.

We currently have exercise stations at Highlands Park, Park at the Levee, Settlers Way Park, a pull-up bar component at Sugar Land Memorial Park / Pawm Springs Dog Park and shaded exercise stations outside of Imperial Park Recreation Center.

Fishing

Fishing is a popular amenity in the City of Sugar Land, including at Memorial Park, Eldridge Park, Sugar Mill Park, Cullinan 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).

Hike & Bike / Walking Trails

With over 20 miles of trails, Sugar Land is a popular destination for walks alongside beautiful scenery. A variety of paved and natural trails are available at our parks. View our trail maps.

Biking

Sugar Land has ample opportunities for mountain biking enthusiasts. New and existing trails for mountain biking include the Justin P. Brindley Trail at Memorial Park and Brazos River Corridor, trails at Oyster Creek Park and a 22,426 s.f. pump track at The Crown Festival 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, www.fbmba.org for local mountain biking updates.