Parks and Trails Friendswood: 9 City Parks to Visit

The best parks and trails in Friendswood, Texas are Stevenson Park (splash pad, playgrounds and a half-mile jogging trail), Old City Park (a dog park and walking trail), Lake Friendswood Park (a one-mile trail and fishing docks) and 1776 Memorial Park (a natural-area trail with a kayak launch). Centennial Park, a disc golf course and two ball-field complexes round out the list.

We define Friendswood as the City of Friendswood's own park system, the parks on the city's official Parks and Recreation list, all with Friendswood addresses in ZIP code 77546. Parks in neighboring Pearland, League City, Clear Lake or Houston are left out, even when they carry a similar name. Every park below was checked against the city's official park pages in November 2026.

Quick list

Splash pad and playgrounds: Stevenson Park
Dog park: Friendswood Dog Park at Old City Park
Fishing and a longer trail: Lake Friendswood Park
Natural trail and kayak launch: 1776 Memorial Park
Paved loop, track and amphitheater: Centennial Park
Disc golf: Friendswood Disc Golf Course
Ball fields: Friendswood Sportspark and Renwick Sports Complex

How we chose

We started with the City of Friendswood's official park list and kept only parks whose city page presents them as current. We then checked each page for address, hours and amenities. We dropped neighborhood or third-party names that do not appear on the city's list, including some that show up on map apps, because we could not confirm them as Friendswood parks.

Hours change by season, so every schedule here is "typically"; check the city's Parks and Recreation page or call 281-996-3220 before you go.

Where is the best place for kids in Friendswood?

Stevenson Park is the strongest all-round pick for families, with a splash pad, three playgrounds and a jogging trail in one park.

Stevenson Park

1000 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood · park hours typically daily 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The city lists a three-section splash pad here, typically open daily from about 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. from March through October. Stevenson also has three playgrounds and a half-mile rubberized jogging trail. The city's page has noted temporary repairs on the splash pad controller, so check the page before a splash-day trip.

Insider tip: a pedestrian bridge over Cowards Creek links Stevenson Park to Old City Park, so you can walk from the splash pad to the dog park without driving. For more playground ideas around the metro, see our best playgrounds in Houston guide.

Best for: toddlers, summer afternoons and a first-time visit.

Friendswood Disc Golf Course

1100 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood · typically daily 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

The Friendswood Disc Golf Course has nine holes with two baskets each, and the city says it sits at the end of Shadwell Drive, next to the Large Rotary Pavilion. Its hours are shorter than Stevenson Park's, so plan to finish your round before the typical 7:45 p.m. close.

Best for: a cheap, easy-to-learn afternoon.

Where can you take a dog in Friendswood?

The Friendswood Dog Park at Old City Park, 300 Briarmeadow Ave., is the City of Friendswood's dog park.

Friendswood Dog Park at Old City Park

300 Briarmeadow Ave., Friendswood · summer 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., winter 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. · closed Mondays

The city page shows a separate large-dog section and a dog splash pad. Rules on the page include: dogs must be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and licensed; a leash is required when entering and leaving; no food, glass or smoking; a limit of two dogs per person, and each handler must be 16 or older; and no puppies under four months. Children under 12 are not permitted.

The park is closed Mondays for maintenance, and the next business day if Monday is a holiday. For other options in the metro, see our dog parks in Houston guide.

Best for: dog owners who want a rules-clear park close to the Stevenson Park playgrounds.

Old City Park

300 Briarmeadow Ave., Friendswood · typically 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in winter

Old City Park has a playground, a pavilion, picnic tables, a concrete ping-pong table and a walking trail, plus the dog park. Bring a paddle for the ping-pong table.

Best for: a quiet picnic and a stroll before or after the dog park.

Which Friendswood park has the longest trail?

Lake Friendswood Park has a one-mile hiking, jogging and biking trail with fitness stations, the longest trail the city's park pages describe.

Lake Friendswood Park

2533 Davis Prairie Ln., Friendswood · typically daily from 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with shorter hours in late autumn

The park surrounds a 33-acre lake that the city says is stocked four times a year by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Lake Friendswood Park has two fishing docks, a kayak and canoe launch, a pavilion with four picnic tables and a restroom building. The city lists closures on Thanksgiving, so check its page for holiday hours. There is no playground or splash pad here.

Best for: fishing, kayaking and a long walk. Our hiking trails near Houston guide has more outings.

1776 Memorial Park

FM 2351 at Imperial Rd., Friendswood · next to the Imperial Estates subdivision

This is about 13 acres of natural parkland with a hiking and biking trail and a kayak launch. The city's page for 1776 Memorial Park lists no park hours, so call Parks and Recreation at 281-996-3220 before an early or late visit.

Best for: a quieter, wooded walk.

Centennial Park

2200 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood · gates typically daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Centennial Park has a half-mile paved trail, a playground, a four-lane recreational track, six lighted soccer fields, two lighted football fields with scoreboards, and the Evelyn B. Newman Amphitheater, which seats 186. It has no splash pad or dog park; the splash pad people sometimes mention is in Pearland's Centennial Park, a different city.

Best for: running laps, youth sports and outdoor events.

Where are the ball fields?

Friendswood's two ball-field complexes are the Sportspark and Renwick Sports Complex; neither lists trails or playgrounds.

Friendswood Sportspark, 2910 W. Parkwood, Friendswood: a 27-acre complex with four lighted adult softball fields, four lighted youth softball fields, concessions and restrooms.
Renwick Sports Complex, 205 Stadium Dr., Friendswood: about 19 acres of baseball and multi-purpose fields.

Save this: a Friendswood park-day route

Start at Stevenson Park (1000 S. Friendswood Dr.) for the playgrounds and, March to October, the splash pad.
Walk the Cowards Creek pedestrian bridge to Old City Park for a picnic and the dog park (closed Mondays).
Finish at Lake Friendswood Park (2533 Davis Prairie Ln.) for fishing or a lap of the one-mile trail before the typical 5:30 p.m. closing.

Tips and nearby

Check hours on the city's site; winter hours are shorter.
To ask about reserving a field or pavilion, call Friendswood Parks and Recreation at 281-996-3220.
For dinner, see best restaurants in Friendswood, and for more to do see things to do in Friendswood.
Thinking of moving? Read living in Friendswood and the Friendswood ISD schools guide.
For wildlife a short drive away, try Armand Bayou Nature Center.

Official source: the City of Friendswood Parks and Recreation page.

Last verified: November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best parks in Friendswood, TX?

Stevenson Park, Old City Park, Lake Friendswood Park and 1776 Memorial Park are the strongest picks. Stevenson has a splash pad, Old City Park has the dog park, and Lake Friendswood has fishing docks and a one-mile trail.

Does Friendswood have a splash pad?

Yes. Stevenson Park, 1000 S. Friendswood Dr., has a three-section splash pad that the city lists as typically open daily from March through October. Check the city's page for repair notices.

Is there a dog park in Friendswood?

Yes. The Friendswood Dog Park is at Old City Park, 300 Briarmeadow Ave. It is closed Mondays and has a large-dog section. Children under 12 are not permitted.

Can you fish at Lake Friendswood Park?

Yes. Lake Friendswood Park, 2533 Davis Prairie Ln., has two fishing docks on a 33-acre lake the city says is stocked four times a year. Check the city's page for current rules.

Which Friendswood parks have trails?

Lake Friendswood Park has a one-mile trail, Stevenson Park a half-mile jogging trail, Centennial Park a half-mile paved trail, and Old City Park and 1776 Memorial Park each have a walking or hiking trail.

Parks and Trails in Friendswood, TX: Splash Pad, Dog Park, Lake