Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center

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David Corblin

Une plongée au coeur de la faune et de la flore de cette région du Texas. On peut rapidement faire le tour du parc et de ses différents parcours mais on lappréciera bien plus en prenant son temps afin dapercevoir les nombreux animaux et insectes qui le peuplent. A ce propos, noubliez pas le répulsif à moustiques ! Je ny ai passé quune petite heure, assez pour voir de nombreux insectes, une bien grosse araignée, un serpent, des tortues, des grenouilles... Pas dalligator cette fois !

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Eduardo Ortiz

Un lugar un poco complicado de llegar, pero una vez ahí interesante los ecosistemas que se pueden ver y disfrutar. Sugiero más señalamientos para llegar y en el interior mas información de lo que observamos. Me gusto mucho la torre mirador, excelente vista. Muchas gracias por conservarlo!

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ashley pitts

Its a great adventure for the family with weekly family activities like reptile hunts, arts and crafts, and even 2 stocked catch and release tanks. The only down side about it is that you are out there with the wildlife that means alligators. Parents have to watch their small children at all times. I recommend researching an alligators sounds and tracks so you know what to look and listen for. They have walking trails and bathrooms. All entrances looks to be fairly wheelchair accessible. It has a very calm, relaxing, and beautiful surroundings and atmosphere.

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Brian Moran

This park gave my family the creeps! We saw an alligator as soon as we started hiking by the ponds. Its not the presence of wildlife that was concerning but the brush and trees blocking visibility to the wildlife. There wasnt a ranger presence that weve gotten use to. We looked up reviews after we were too spooked to keep hiking and sure enough, were not the only ones feeling this way.

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Jaydyn Reed

Great place to go hiking and visit the tower WARNING: Beware of snakes and ticks also beware when using the restrooms because when I went there was 5 snakes in the toilets and ants everywhere and bugs in the sinks the restrooms are filthy somebody needs to do something about it and most of the restrooms are closed and no places to sit and no places to park they need to do something about it

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Trey W.

Love going here for fishing when I only have a few hours. Not the best fishing... but it is so close to Houston. Good place to bring young kids. I know my dad brought me here when I was little and I still remember seeing the alligators. Make sure you lock your car and dont leave valuables. I left my truck unlocked ONE time on accident and got my CB radio stolen.

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Avery Krieger

This park is beautiful, well-kept, and extremely informational. I didnt take advantage of the many education services the park offered, but I walked around with my camera for hours. Beautiful restored swamps and forests, and the best outdoor observation tower Ive ever seen. It even has an elevator! Bring bug spray and kill several hours immersed in nature

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JONATHAN W!LL!NGHAM

Nice hidden spot to enjoy nature & all its greenery. First time here, I saw all kinds of birds, wild rabbit, snake & a small alligator. The trails are kept clean and maintained and there also a few ponds with hundreds of water plants. The observation tower is about 5-6 stories high and def worth the walk.

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Bernie Valdez

Beautiful place to explore! Very green, lots of shade, nice, clean, lots of birds, and frogs. Cool trails for cardio workout. Its very educational and definitely a place to explore! Just make sure to take a hat and put on sunblock! :)

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Edwin Martinez

One of the last FREE hidden gems and things to do in Houston. Very tall viewing tower with a great view of Sheldon Lake and much more. Sometimes you can catch a glimpse of the gators tho they dont like to be seen.

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Mark Abston

I love fishing here when the water permits. If you have anything of value in your vehicle make sure to take it out before launching the boat. Scum bag POSs love to break into peoples vehicles while they fish.

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Tom Riggins

This is a great park to go and enjoy nature in so close to the city. The drive through from the entrance is very relaxing and all of the trails are well maintained and very walkable for just about anyone.

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Daicia Lahmeyer

Fun place to soak up some nature in the middle of an urban setting. Well-maintained, friendly and informative staff and nice hiking trails. My kids love climbing the observation tower.

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Jon Rae Gibbs

Me and my wife go there most of the time when she and I have some days off....just a beautiful place to see...we also love to see the alligators and other wildlife...plus fishing is a +

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Nick Simeone

I dont have children, but if I did I would probably bring them here often. Great place, extremely educational, relaxing, beautiful area! Definitely a nice escape from the city.

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Karen Morris

What a great little park. Its one of the few free admission state parks. the focus is on the environment. There are lots of programs and learning opportunities for every age.

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Carlos Ortega

I love this park. Nice secluded trails through wooded areas. The tower is really nice and peaceful with views of Downtown Houston, San Jacinto Monument and other spots.

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Kevin Diaz

Nice park and friendly staff. Was a little disappointed with the observation tower as it was closed, other than that it was an amazing experience close to home

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Raquel Juárez

Xk es un lugar encantador y sin duda alguna volvere a vicitar

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Mark Bond

Always hated leaving my vehicle there, and my friends Brother got robbed while fishing near the dam. No Security in the area, and they know it is bad.

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Vane Cano

A very nice park to walk around and also see the alligators and even fish a while ! We were surprised to see a very pleasant and nice park ranger

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Adan Orellana

Te sientes entorno ala naturaleza en un hermoso parque

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ruben pallares

Es muy comodo e interesante para la recreation

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HCCS Central

Nice place. But 5 pm is entirely too early to close. Does it stay open later during Spring/Summer/Fall when its daylight longer?

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Sonya Willis

Clean and full of education. Every time I come I catch a glimpse of an animal. There are always tracks along the trails.

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Lauren Tennet

Beautiful natural area. Well maintained. Plenty of Parking. Family friendly. Awesome use of space. So close to Houston!

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scott thorson

From Alligators to Green Herron and Mexican Squeekers this is a cool place tucked on Garrett Road in North Houston.

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Arthur Heezen

We stopped here for a picnic lunch and found a shaded bench under a sycamore tree. What a lovely place to visit.

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Juan Reyes

Awesome nature park. Me and my kids have been coming to this park for years. Very nice and friendly park rangers

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Danny Divar

That theres a park for everyone bird watching.. fishing.. and every thing else you like to do out side....

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J P

Its very peaceful, the tower gives a great view. The trails are small for biking, but good for walking.

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Jesus Gonzalez

Very amazing animals I saw there and also good park to chill relax n walk with a family of friends

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Sunny Tann

A peaceful place to get away from the City with some decent trails and a tower with a great view.

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Pedro Alvarez

Apacible, acogedor, bello.

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Marah Burleson

Catch and release. Wildlife officers are very helpful. Great place for family and children!

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Tauhid Albar

Beautiful and relaxing place. Catch and release fishing is fun for family and friends

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Charles Fletcher

The tower is worth the trip, bring the kids and enjoy a little quietness of nature.

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Wade Grimes

Really pretty looking lake. Looks fishy. Lots of toothy gators though. Be careful.

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Irma Fonseca

I loved the trails, landscape and when we went not too many people. Hidden gem!!!

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