Editing Spring Branch, Houston (section)

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:AgnesMoffitPark.JPG|thumb|left|Agnes Moffit Park]]
The district includes parks operated by the city government and the county government.<ref>"[http://sbmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/parks.pdf Parks in Spring Branch]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140518102314/http://sbmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/parks.pdf Archive]). Spring Branch Management District. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref>

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department operates municipal parks within the Spring Branch Management District. Agnes Moffit Park, located at 10645 Hammerly Boulevard, has a swimming pool and a golf course.<ref>"[http://cbtcws.cityofhouston.gov/zipcodes/zipcode.asp?zipcode=77043 City of Houston ZIP Code 77043] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070507103241/http://cbtcws.cityofhouston.gov/zipcodes/zipcode.asp?zipcode=77043 |date=2007-05-07 }}." ''City of Houston''. December 10, 2008.</ref> The R.L. and Cora Johnson Park is located at 9791 Tanner Road.<ref name="ParksAF">"[http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ouparksA-F.html Our Parks A-F] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620053354/http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ouparksA-F.html |date=June 20, 2010 }}." ''City of Houston''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The adjacent R. L. and Cora Johnson Community Center, located at 9801 Tanner Road, has a 0.25 mile hike and bicycle trail, a playground, an outdoor basketball pavilion, and lighted tennis courts.<ref>"[http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/cc-corajohnson.html R.L. and Cora Johnson Community Center] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423070243/http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/cc-corajohnson.html |date=2009-04-23 }}." ''City of Houston''. Retrieved on April 21, 2009.</ref> The park was originally known as the Carverdale Park; it was renamed in January 2009 after some civic leaders.<ref>"[http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/PR09/JohnsonParkRenaming.pdf Carverdale Park to be Renamed To Honor Civic Leaders R.L. and Cora Johnson] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531152711/http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/PR09/JohnsonParkRenaming.pdf |date=2010-05-31 }}." ''City of Houston''. January 26, 2009. Retrieved on April 21, 2009.</ref> Freed Park and Community Center is located at 
7020 Shadyvilla Lane.<ref name="ParksAF"/> The park has an indoor gymnasium, a .35 mile hike and bicycle trail, a playground, a lighted sports field.<ref>"[http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/cc-freed.html Freed Community Center] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612083450/http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/cc-freed.html |date=2009-06-12 }}." City of Houston. Retrieved on August 17, 2009.</ref> Schwartz Park is located at 8203 Vogue.<ref>"[http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ouparksO-Z.html Our Parks O-Z] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227055817/http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ouparksO-Z.html |date=2008-12-27 }}." ''City of Houston''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref>

Harris County Precinct 3 operates the county parks. The {{convert|13|acre|m2|adj=on}} Nob Hill Park, located at 10300 Timber Oak Drive, has a {{convert|0.59|mi|m|adj=on}} walking trail, a picnic, a playground, a gazebo, and a softball field.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/NobHill.aspx Nob Hill Park (13 Acres)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121055430/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/nobhill.aspx |date=2008-11-21 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|1|acre|m2|adj=on}} Spring Branch Pocket Park, located at 1700 Campbell Road at Spring Branch Drive, has a {{convert|0.057|mi|m|adj=on}} trail, a playground, and a gazebo.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/SpringBranchPocket.aspx Spring Branch Pocket Park (1 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121044908/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/springbranchpocket.aspx |date=2008-11-21 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref><ref>"[http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/SpringBranchPocketPark.pdf Spring Branch Pocket Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227010223/http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/SpringBranchPocketPark.pdf |date=2009-02-27 }}" Map. ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|1|acre|m2|adj=on}} Housman Pocket Park, located at 6705 Housman Street, has a {{convert|0.12|mi|m|adj=on}} trail, a playground, and a gazebo.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/HousmanPocket.aspx Housman Pocket Park (1 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121050010/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/housmanpocket.aspx |date=2008-11-21 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref><ref>"[http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/Housman.pdf Housman Pocket Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227010225/http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/Housman.pdf |date=2009-02-27 }}" Map. ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|1|acre|m2|adj=on}} Moritz Pech Family Park, located at 1493½ Moritz Drive, has two playgrounds and a {{convert|0.22|mi|m|adj=on}} granite jogging trail.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/MoritzPechFamily.aspx Moritz Pech Family Park (1 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121054526/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/moritzpechfamily.aspx |date=2008-11-21 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref><ref>"[http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/MoritzPechPocketPark.pdf Moritz Pech Family Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227010227/http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/MoritzPechPocketPark.pdf |date=2009-02-27 }}" Map. ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|1|acre|m2|adj=on}} Creek Pocket Park, located at 1701 Creek Drive, has a {{convert|0.068|mi|km|adj=on}} trail.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/CreekPocket.aspx Creek Pocket Park (1 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205095829/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/creekpocket.aspx |date=2008-12-05 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|0.21|acre|m2|adj=on}} Bracher Pocket Park, located at 1507½ Bracher Street, has a {{convert|0.057|mi|m|adj=on}} gravel trail, a playground, and a gazebo.<ref>[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/BracherPocket.aspx Bracher Pocket Park (0.21 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121061247/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/bracherpocket.aspx |date=2008-11-21 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref><ref>"[http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/BracherPocketPark.pdf Bracher Pocket Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227010230/http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/BracherPocketPark.pdf |date=2009-02-27 }}" Map. ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|0.65|acre|m2|adj=on}} Bauer Pocket Park, located at 2201 Bauer Road, has a {{convert|0.1|mi|m|adj=on}} trail.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/BauerPocketPark.aspx Bauer Pocket Park (.65 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121065936/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/bauerpocketpark.aspx |date=2008-11-21 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref> The {{convert|1|acre|m2|adj=on}} Gessner Pocket Park, located at 1610½ Gessner Drive, has a {{convert|0.025|mi|m|adj=on}} trail and a playground.<ref>"[http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/GessnerPocket.aspx Gessner Pocket Park (1 Acre)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205095452/http://www.pct3.hctx.net/parks/gessnerpocket.aspx |date=2008-12-05 }}." ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref><ref>"[http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/GessnerPocketPark.pdf Gessner Pocket Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227010229/http://www.hctx.net/CmpDocuments/26/Park%20Layouts/GessnerPocketPark.pdf |date=2009-02-27 }}" Map. ''Harris County, Texas''. Retrieved on December 10, 2008.</ref>