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McClendon Park

Type: Trail

Length: 1.67 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: N/A

Rating:

(2.00)1

Difficulty: halfstar

(0.50)

Solitude:

(0.50)

ADA Accessible: Yes

Bikes Allowed: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Interpretive Guide: Yes

Address: 3770 Summit Valley Drive

City: Houston

County: Harris

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Photos

A view of the nature pond. Bray Bayou is not visible, but runs behind the bank in the background. The trail goes along the top of this bank. (Photo by Blaze)

A view of kids playing at the amphitheater. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail as it winds around the soccer field. (Photo by Blaze)

Trail is concrete and goes mostly around the perimeter of the park. Here you can see it descends behind the playground. (Photo by Blaze)

This is a view of the children's playground. This seems to be a very popular park due to the nice amenities. (Photo by Blaze)

Log Entries

A Very Nice Park!
By Blaze on 2/15/2013
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Distance: 1.67 Miles Duration: N/A

McClendon Park is a very well constructed park that sits adjacent to Brays Bayou. It is apparent that they put some money into this park. It offers a lot of features - a fairly long walking trail, a nice playground for kids, voleyball courts, a small 9 hole frisbee golf course, a small pond, and an amphitheater. Definitely one of the nicer municipal parks in Houston.

The trail is long enough to stretch out your legs and get a good workout. It winds throughout the park.

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