Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Just 15 minutes from downtown Houston is an oasis of ponds, wetlands, woods and prairie. Families love exploring this park, where you can fish, hike, paddle and nature watch atop the observation tower. Another reason it tops many visitors’ favorite park list: it’s free! Plus, all facilities and trails are ADA accessible.
Throughout 2023, we are raising money for much-needed projects at all Texas State Parks. Give back today and help us grant Sheldon Lake State Park’s centennial wish.
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center’s Centennial Wish:
See for Miles and Miles
The 82-foot John Jacob Observation Tower at Sheldon Lake State Park provides visitors with a rare opportunity to see incredible unobstructed panoramic views of the surrounding restored prairies, wetlands and reservoir, and even the downtown Houston skyline and the San Jacinto Monument.
With your help, park staff will enhance the experience by adding a dual-mounted viewing scope, which will allow all visitors increased viewing ability. This viewer will meet ADA height requirements for wheelchairs and also be at a great height for children.
Fundraising goal: $9,000
Once the initial priority project has been funded, any dollars raised beyond the needs of the park’s priority project will remain with Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center for future funding needs.
Three Ways to Give
Make a one-time gift to a state park of your choosing.
Make a one-time gift to support ALL state parks and your gift will go where it’s needed most.
Make a monthly gift at any level to support ALL state parks and your gift will go where it’s needed most.
