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Topic: Alabonson Park Youth Sports ComplexLocation: Along White Oak Bayou, HoustonSize: 50 acresSports Fields: 4 baseball/softball, 1 soccer, 1 practice, 1 footballFunding Sources: Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept & Qatar Harvey Fund
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Good first step: Act Visit Alabonson Park with your family or youth sports team
Search 'Alabonson Park Houston' to find hours, directions, and how to reserve the fields or meeting room for your group.
Alabonson Park is a free, 50-acre youth sports complex along White Oak Bayou in Houston. It sits on a flood mitigation area that was turned into a place to play, gather, and explore. Whether your family needs a baseball diamond, a soccer field, or a quiet spot in a butterfly garden, this park has room for all of it.
The park offers four baseball and softball fields, one regulation soccer field, a practice field, and a football field. You will also find a pavilion with picnic tables, a concession stand, a playground, a community meeting room, and a butterfly garden. It is a full-service destination for youth sports leagues, family outings, and neighborhood gatherings.
Pick your activity and head out during park hours. Families can picnic under the pavilion, kids can explore the playground, and sports teams can use the fields. If you want to host a group event or need to serve alcohol or use fireworks, you will need a permit — check with Harris County Parks for details. Follow the park rules to keep the space welcoming for everyone: no glass containers, no open fires, clean up after pets, and keep noise respectful.
Open year-round. Summer hours (March through October): 7 am to 8 pm. Winter hours (November through February): 7 am to 6 pm.
Alabonson Park, along White Oak Bayou in Houston.
Alabonson Park sits along White Oak Bayou, connecting it to Houston's broader network of bayou greenways and trails. If your family enjoys outdoor recreation across the city, look into other Harris County parks and the Bayou Greenways trail system for more nearby options.
Green space matters in a city as big as Houston. Alabonson Park is a smart example of turning a flood mitigation area into something the whole community can enjoy. Grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Qatar Harvey Fund made it happen. Admission is free, so cost is never a barrier to getting outside.
