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Topic: New 100-acre park in South HoustonLocation: Sims Bayou area, serving Sunnyside and nearby communitiesKey Features: 4.5 miles of trails, 6 murals, flood protectionInvestment: Nearly $30 million in public and philanthropic fundingTrail Access: Connects to almost 20 miles of Sims Bayou Greenway trails
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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' online to find hours, trail maps, and upcoming events so you can plan your first visit.
The Hill at Sims Park is a free, 100-acre regional park in South Houston built on a stormwater detention basin along Sims Bayou. It brings trails, green space, and public art to Sunnyside, South Acres, Crestmont, and nearby communities — neighborhoods that have long deserved more high-quality outdoor space.
The park offers 4.5 miles of hike-and-bike trails that connect to nearly 20 miles of Sims Bayou Greenway trails. Six murals by local and national artists are displayed throughout, including works inspired by legendary Houston artist John Biggers. The park is free and open to the public. Admission costs nothing.
Visit the park to walk, bike, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Use the trail connections to explore the broader Sims Bayou Greenway. Take time to find all six murals — each one tells a different story. Follow the posted park rules so everyone has a great experience: keep pets leashed, pack out your trash, skip the glass containers, and use designated grills for cooking.
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The Hill at Sims Park, South Houston (Scott Street at Sims Bayou, serving Sunnyside, South Acres, and Crestmont communities)
The Hill at Sims Park connects directly to the Sims Bayou Greenway trail network, giving you access to nearly 20 miles of continuous outdoor trail in South Houston. It is a Harris County project championed by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, with support from the Houston Parks Board, The Brown Foundation, Trees for Houston, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Congressman Al Green, and Representative Alma A. Allen.
This park does double duty. It protects surrounding neighborhoods from flooding while giving residents a beautiful, free place to walk, bike, and gather. At nearly $30 million in public and philanthropic investment, it is a major commitment to communities that have historically had limited access to greenspace. It is the only major park in or around Sunnyside.
