SPORTS & RECREATION / LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Racing Centers
Gulf Greyhound Park
1000 FN 2004
La Marque 409-986-9500
Toll free 800-ASK-2WIN
www.gulfgreyhound.com
Touted as the world’s largest greyhound facility, this venue offers year-round live greyhound racing, simulcast horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering with 1,000 closed-circuit televisions.
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West
Houston 281-807-8700
www.shrp.com
State-of-the-art facility for thoroughbred and quarter horse racing offers both live and simulcast thrills.
Active Sports
Hike & Bike Trails
832-395-7000
www.houstontx.gov/parks
More than 75 miles of trails make up a vast system maintained by the City of Houston Parks & Recreation Department. Most popular are trails along Buffalo and Braes Bayous.
Houston Polo Club
Houston 713-681-8571
https://houstonpoloclub.com/
Boasting the state’s largest membership and rated as one of the top five polo clubs nationally, the club hosts major competitive events and open matches for public participation.
Racquetball
YMCA Locations
Houston 713-659-5566
www.ymcahouston.org
In addition to the courts at area YMCA locations, over 25 private clubs are scattered throughout the metro area.
Swimming
Municipal Pools
832-395-7000
www.houstontx.gov/parks
YMCA Pools
713-659-5566
www.ymcahouston.org
YCCA Pools
713-868-9922
www.ywcahouston.org
In addition to the above facilities offered through the Houston Parks & Recreation Department as well as YMCA or YWCA centers, hundreds of homeowners associations maintain swimming pools and recreation centers.
Ice Skating
Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex
8220 Willow Place North
Houston 281-847-5283
www.aerodromes.com
Bellerive Ice Center
7300 Bellerive
Houston 713-360-6946
www.belleriveice.com
Polar Ice Galleria
5015 Westheimer Road
Houston 713-621-1500
http://iceatthegalleria.com
Water Sports
Sailing, boating, windsurfing, and jet and water skiing are all popular pastimes with Galveston Bay just 40 miles south of downtown Houston and freshwater lakes in every direction. Hundreds of marinas combine with boat launch sites around the coast and at regional lakes. The Clear Lake is a paradise for boating and sailing enthusiasts.
Major Clear Lake Marinas
Kemah Harbor Marina
Kemah 281-334-2284
https://www.kemahboardwalk.com/kemah-marina.asp
Lakewood Yacht Club
Seabrook 281-474-2511
https://lakewoodyachtclub.com/
Marina Del Sol
League City 281-334-3909
www.marinadelsoltx.com
Portofino Harbour Ltd.
Clear Lake Shores 281-334-6007
www.portofinoharbour.com
Seabrook Shipyard
Seabrook 281-474-2586
https://www.seabrookmarinacenter.com/
Waterford Yacht Club
Kemah 281-334-4400
www.waterfordyc.com
Watergate Yachting Center
Clear Lake Shores 281-334-1511
www.watergatemarina.com
