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Willow Waterhole Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Willow Waterhole Greenway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Large greenway providing a series of ponds, walking trails & gazebos, plus diverse wildlife views.
What runners say about Willow Waterhole Greenway
“I wish dog owners would be more responsible and leash them and clean the pets waste but really glad that I found this place from friend.”
“I just took a walk at the Willow Waterhole in Westbury, and the bluebonnets are beautiful.”
“Very well kept, quite, serene, relaxing, and beautiful.”
Great park! Perfect for a walk with the family, dog walk, light jog or a even a longer trail run. I've ran here for quite some time now. They recently paved the entrance and the parking lot so it is much nicer than the rough terrain we had before. There's an inner and outer trail you can follow.
Brought the dog for our first visit to the park on a Sunday in July. It was hot, so the park did not seem crowded. The two people that I did talk to were friendly and had good things to say about the park. They were both regulars.
I recently discovered this place! I love how peaceful it is!!! Careful because there's gators! But the walk has amazing views you won't believe how close you are to the freeway! Plus they have some beautiful wooden artwork to take nice pictures!
If you have never been and want to get your first look, and want to understand the trail system around this 6 retention pond nature venue, then I very much recommend the free 2 1/2 mile guided tour. The Metro 7 stops here, and there is some parking.
Trail conditions & character
“I just took a walk at the Willow Waterhole in Westbury, and the bluebonnets are beautiful.”
“I wish dog owners would be more responsible and leash them and clean the pets waste but really glad that I found this place from friend.”
“Very well kept, quite, serene, relaxing, and beautiful.”
“They recently paved the entrance and the parking lot so it is much nicer than the rough terrain we had before.”
“I don't know about restrooms because I didn't need to use them but the did have a facility that may have had some.”
“They recently paved the entrance and the parking lot so it is much nicer than the rough terrain we had before.”
“Perfect for a walk with the family, dog walk, light jog or a even a longer trail run.”
Plan your run at Willow Waterhole Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewillowwaterhole.org
- Phone+1 281-990-1459
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6:30 pm |
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