Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

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What makes it fun

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center is nestled on 2,800 acres. This beautiful park is perfect for a quiet yet adventurous date. With serene lakes, lush greenery, and abundant wildlife, it offers the perfect blend of peace and excitement. The ambiance is tranquil and refreshing, perfect for a romantic walk, boat ride, or even fishing by the lake. The Environmental Learning Center adds an educational touch, offering interactive exhibits and guided tours that bring nature to life. The John Jacob Observation Tower provides panoramic views of the park, the distant Houston skyline, and the San Jacinto Monument from 82 feet in the sky.

Google Reviews

4.5

Based on 1496 reviews

Christopher Hurst

18:52 30 Dec 24

Really nice and tranquil

Liz Templeman

22:17 27 Dec 24

Nice quiet place to go for a walk and to watch birds or go fishing. Restrooms have running water and soap and are clean. Great observation tower for watching birds on the lake (bring a spotting scope if you have one.) Boardwalks are well maintained. There are picnic tables. No playground. Dogs are allowed on leash. There are alligators, so don't let your dogs off leash.

Holly Schulte

21:41 20 Dec 24

Beautiful park 30 minutes from downtown Houston with an 82 foot observation tower.

T Davis

17:03 15 Dec 24

Bobbi Marie Heisley

22:31 10 Dec 24

I love walking around these big ponds in the trails. Nice and quiet.

daisy gonzalez

04:54 01 Dec 24

Hidden gem not far from Houston with FREE entrance. Nice getaway from the city for fishing, small hike or just a picnic.

Josh Rubin

01:43 01 Oct 24

Great place to see some nature or a bike ride. Only one way in and out so no thru traffic. Each loop about 4 miles. I ride my triathlon bike out here a lot. About as safe as it gets. I've had my grandkids out here to check out the wildlife. 1st time they have seen a gator or a snake in the wild. Very well kept, nice park rangers.

Griselda Gonzalez

02:13 21 Jun 24

Beautiful park, it’s small the observatory tower was closed so we couldn’t go up there. I saw one alligator and some egg shells on the trail next to holes on the ground not sure what animal it belonged too but was so interesting to see. Definitely take water and bug spray.

C Susie

00:31 05 Jun 24

It's quiet and good for a walk. Due to the season, there are mosquitoes.There were a lot of holes. I was curious as to what they were, so I contacted the State Park. Here is the answer I got. Thank you so much!"That is a hole made by a crayfish, also known as a crawdad or mudbugs! They make these chimneys to burrow down to the water table. They occupy their burrows for protection and to get the moisture they require to breathe through their gills."

Carol Gonzales

19:10 26 Dec 23

I had heard about this state park but never been there. We decided to go check it out. This is a hidden gem!!! There's so much scenery, awesome trails and not crowded at all. Very peaceful and full of wildlife. I highly recommend for a quick getaway and pack a lunch there's plenty of places to sit and eat/rest. FYI- pets have to be on a leash.