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Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park

Type: Trail

Length: 1.50 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: N/A

Rating:

(1.00)1

Difficulty: halfstar

(0.50)

Solitude:

(0.50)

ADA Accessible: Yes

Bikes Allowed: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Interpretive Guide: No

Address: 1600 Block of Baker Road

City: Houston

County: Harris

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This is a small park within the park and along the northern leg of the path. An area specially designed for kids to get fit. (Photo by Blaze)

I saw this bird gobble down 3-4 tiny fish in one minute. Good eatin'! (Photo by Blaze)

This is a view of the reservoir taken from Whiteback Foot Bridge. The path is on the right side of the reservoir. (Photo by Blaze)

This is a bridge near the end of one leg of the trail. It spans the watery swamp. (Photo by Blaze)

This leg of the paved path is adjacent to a manmade drainage stream where turtles thrive. (Photo by Blaze)

This is the entrance sign to the park off Baker Road. (Photo by Blaze)

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Another Reservoir Park
By Blaze on 2/15/2013
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Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: 1 hour

Before I start my review, let me say that there are no parking lots at this park. You'll have to park along one of the subdivision streets nearby and walk to this park.

The Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park is another example of how the Harris County Flood Control and Parks and Recreation services have collaborated to increase the functionality of the public land. It's primary purpose is a reservoir to hold flood water, but the banks are maintained by the park service so people can walk on or bike the paths.

Although this sits in a subdivision area, I saw a few herons "fishing" for their food in the watery areas. Also, some turtles. The trail is long enough to stretch out your legs, but the scenery isn't all that interesting.