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Topic: 100-acre regional park in South HoustonLocation: Along Sims Bayou, serving Sunnyside, South Acres, and CrestmontKey Features: 4.5 miles of trails, 6 murals, flood protection, connects to 20-mile greenwayInvestment: Nearly $30 million in public and philanthropic fundingReading Time: Under 2 minutes
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Good first step: Act Visit The Hill at Sims Park with your family or neighbors
Search 'The Hill at Sims Park Houston' to find hours, trail maps, and upcoming events. Then go explore your community's park!
The Hill at Sims Park is a free, 100-acre regional park in South Houston where trails, public art, and smart flood design all come together. It serves the Sunnyside, South Acres, and Crestmont neighborhoods — areas that have long needed more quality greenspace. Come walk, bike, or simply enjoy being outside.
The park offers 4.5 miles of hike-and-bike trails that connect to almost 20 miles of the Sims Bayou Greenway. Six original and reproduced murals are displayed throughout, including works by Emily Ding, Carlos Alberto, Ana Marietta, Amy Sol, and two reproductions of murals by Houston artist John Biggers. Admission is free. Standard park rules apply — no glass containers, no open fires, pets must stay on a leash, and alcohol requires a permit.
You don't need anything special to visit. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a water bottle, and head to Scott Street and Sims Bayou. Bring your bike if you want to extend your ride onto the Sims Bayou Greenway. Pause at each mural — the artwork tells its own story. If you're planning a group gathering that includes alcohol or amplified sound, check permit requirements ahead of time.
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Sims Bayou and Scott Street, Houston, TX
The Hill at Sims Park links directly to the Sims Bayou Greenway trail system, which stretches nearly 20 miles through South Houston. It is the only major greenspace in or near the Sunnyside community. The park was championed by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and supported by the Houston Parks Board, The Brown Foundation, Congressman Al Green, Representative Alma A. Allen, Trees for Houston, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
This park was a long time coming for South Houston. It sits on an active stormwater detention basin, which means it quietly shields nearby homes from flooding while giving neighbors a beautiful place to gather. Nearly $30 million in public and philanthropic funding brought it to life — a sign of what's possible when communities advocate for the greenspace they deserve.
