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Lake Houston Parks

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Lake Houston Wilderness Park is the only park in the Houston Parks and Recreation Department system where overnight camping is available. The 4,986 acre wilderness park is approximately 30 minutes north of downtown Houston off of Highway 59 near the town of New Caney. Cabins and walk-in campsites are available for rental. Activities include hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback riding (Bring your own bikes, watercraft, and horses). The park is a wilderness park and is heavily forested so visitors need to be aware that wildlife in the park includes several species of snakes.

Duessen Park

Alexander Deussen (1882-1959), a petroleum geologist, donated a 309-acre site on Lake Houston to Harris County in 1956. The site was converted into a public park and named the Alexander Deussen Park.

buffalo There is no charge to use the boat ramps at Alexander Deussen Park. Ample parking is available nearby. Fishing is permitted from piers; fishing license is required. Alcohol is not permitted on piers. Lake Houston is patrolled by the Houston Police Department, Lake Patrol.

The park carries a herd of buffalo, in a natural setting, giving visitors the opportunity to view these large and beautiful creatures

Eisenhower Park

Precinct One acquired Dwight D. Eisenhower Park from the City of Houston in 1995. This park has a beautiful, naturalistic setting with available fishing areas.

There is a fishing pond of approximately 10 acres with native fish for year round fishing. Rainbow Trout fishing is available at Dwight D. Eisenhower park during the months of January through March. Big Eddy, located in the rear of the park, offers native fish angling in a river setting.