Cullen Park
19008 Saums Rd
Houston,
TX
77084
29.7988
-95.6941
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Addicks/ Park Ten
What People Are Saying About Cullen Park
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Overview
One trip to the park, offically opened in 1983, will tell you there's virtually no end to the recreational opportunities. Cyclists can enjoy the Alkek Velodrome, one of only 19 such facilities in the country. The 333-meter outdoor banked cement track was built in 1986 when Houston hosted the U.S. Olympic Festival and it's certified by the Union Cycliste Internationale, the international governing body for cycling sports.
The Experience
The park includes several soccer fields, picnic areas and playgrounds, along with more than seven miles of hike and bike trails. The 12-foot wide trails are ideal for walkers, inline skaters, cyclists and joggers and are framed by wild flowers and large, spreading oaks.
User Reviews
EMTMoody
July 25, 2008
I'm a guy who loves the outdoors, frequents Colorado's Rockies for hiking and skiing. And though there is no comparison to Houston, I've tried to find something close to an "outdoor expierence" with my fiancee and my dogs. And yet again, Houston as let me down. With Hermann Park being riddled by Homeless and drunks, and Lake Houston which needs no explanation of the catastrophe it is. Cullen Park seemed interesting judging by others reviews and summaries, but it is horrible. The trails have not been tended to so the overgrowth has taken over and became forrest again. There's nothing but punks and hoodlums walknig around, so I feel I should only stay on the pavement to watch my car, and perhaps need some sort of proection for myself. And the "famous velodrome" for road bikers? Was closed when I got there. So No way to this park, and I add this to the long list of "recreational" failures to houston, TX.
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BSchultz602
June 21, 2008
Our passenger side to our truck was busted out this morning and my purse was stolen; drivers license, credit cards, keys, etc. It was in the floorboard against the seat and was not easily seen through tinted windows. It was today (Saturday) between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Many walkers and bikers were parking there. It is in the parking lot ajacent to the kids play area and stretching area where there is a lot of people traffic . Please report any suspicious activity to the Houston Police Department if you see people hanging out or looking into car windows. Other than that, we love the park. It is very nice.
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debknows1
January 12, 2007
Very well planned out for a municipal park. A great place to have a picnic, hike, or just enjoy nature as there are deer, cougars, armadillos, snakes, and spiders that congregate at various times of the season. If you are into ethnobotany, Passiflora (Passion Flower) grows wild here.
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