Amenities & Classes to Start the Year with a Healthier You
A new decade is here and with a new year comes new opportunities for a better, happier, and healthier you. Don’t have a gym membership? No problem! Precinct 2 offers many free amenities for you to start 2020 with a BANG!
Workout Equipment:
Did you know some of our parks have workout areas with cardio and weight resistance equipment? Some other locations even offer exercise stations along our trails. What makes these amenities even better is that it won’t cost you a dime to use them. See the list below to find a location with workout equipment nearest you:
Workout Areas:
- Clear Lake Park (5001 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- W.E. Bill Crowley Park (5100 Lauder Rd., Houston, TX/ Mon-Sun: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm)
- North Shore Park (14440 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Exercise Stations:
- Halls Bayou and Hike Trail (Little York at Halls Bayou, Houston, TX)
- Highlands Park (604 Highland Woods Dr, Highlands, TX Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Are you more of a jogger or a walker? Precinct 2 has got you covered! The following parks have trails to get you started on your cardio workout or even a peaceful stroll to clear your mind. Check these out!
Trails:
- IT May Park (2100 Wolf Road, Huffman, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- North Shore Rotary Park (4000 Force St., Houston, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- Edna Mae Washington Park (7613 Wade Rd, Baytown, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- Partnership Park (5150 Red Bluff Rd., Pasadena, Texas/ Dawn – Dusk)
- Gerber Park (4735 Gaston St, Houston, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- W.E. Bill Crowley Park (5100 Lauder Rd., Houston, TX/ Mon-Sun: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
- Crosby Park (419 Hare Rd., Crosby, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
- Juan Seguin Park (4407 Independence Pkwy. South, La Porte, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
- Bay Area Hike & Bike Trail (7500 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX)
- River Terrace Park (16550 Market St., Channelview, TX/ Dawn – Dusk)
- Rio Villa Nature Park (Wallisville Rd & Rio Villa Dr, Houston, TX/ Dawn – Dusk
- North Shore Park (14440 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX/ Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
The listed parks are perfect for those who want to get in touch with nature while working out towards a healthier year. However, there are other options if you are more about working out in a group and making new friends! That’s where our Community Centers come in. There are many free classes taught at our Precinct 2 Community Centers that focus on physical fitness and well-being, such as Yoga, Line-Dancing, Chair Volleyball, Rhythm Walking, Zumba, and Karate.
Though the time, dates, and locations may vary, our Centers have a variety of classes for you to enjoy (click here to find a Precinct 2 Center near you). So, forget about gym’s initiation fees and crowds! Precinct 2 has a little bit of everything for anyone looking to get healthier this year. For more information and updates on the Precinct, follow us on social media (Facebook: Harris County Precinct 2, Twitter & Instagram: HarrisCoPct2).