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Best Outdoor Activities in Houston

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Alkek Velodrome is the only facility for high speed cycling training in the entire state of Texas. Although many of the open hours are taken up with professional training sessions, the velodrome also offers hours for public usage. Sessions for skaters are also available, which makes this attraction popular with both serious skaters and cyclists.

Memorial Park is a popular Houston attraction complete with a beautiful three-mile (4.8 kilometers) playground. There are walking paths, picnic sites, baseball fields, pine trees, gardens, and ponds in the sprawling park. Here, you can appreciate nature's beauty and make the most of the sunny weather. The locals love to jog here, but you can also rent a bike and hit the trail. There is also a public golf course with a clubhouse and restaurant, a tennis club, and a workout facility nestled on the grounds.

Situated in the lovely Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and over 900 species. Experience a true wildlife adventure as you check out the lions, Komodo dragons, flamingos, tigers, gorillas, bears, and bats, just to name a few! There is a wonderful Natural Encounter area where you can get up close and personal with otters and meerkats; and be sure to take a spin on the Wildlife Carousel, featuring hand-carved and decorated animals that showcase many endangered species of the world. If watching the animals eat makes you hungry yourself, there are two outdoor concession stands and one indoor dining area. Get ready to spend a day with the animals as you learn more about the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

Once upon a time polo was associated with the royalty, but in today's age it is more about style, fun and status. Sprawled across 24 acres of lush green land, the Houston Polo Club boasts experienced trainers and top athletes. Many international players participate in tournaments held here year-round. For those who have never played this royal game before, they offer classes and clinics to get you up to speed. Classes here go beyond just learning the game, but also include lessons on how to interact with horses!

If you are the kind of person who likes thrilling sports like Motorsports racing, then Houston Motorsports Park is the place for you. The park has excellent race tracks designed for a thrilling experience. It has one of the fastest 1/8 mile (.20 kilometer), all concrete drag strips in the country and can touch speeds of over 180 miles per hour (290 kilometers per hour)! Races are on all year round, so don't be disappointed if you have missed one.

Urban Warzone Paintball is a haven inside city limits for paintball enthusiasts. Located near downtown Houston, this facility can provide you with paintball guns, protective equipment, and everything else you need to have a good time here. The field is strewn with various types of bunkers, making for a thrill-filled game. They also host parties. An event here would be unforgettable, no matter the occasion!

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