DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Willow Waterhole Greenway is located in Southwest Houston, just southwest of Loop I-610, east of Chimney Rock, south of Willowbend, and north of Highway 90. The park spans both sides of South Post Oak Road and features six interconnected lakes, restored prairie and wetland habitats, and walking trails.

📍 Main Entrance:
5300 Dryad Drive, Houston, TX 77035
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Most visitors begin their visit at the main entrance on Dryad Drive, where you’ll find a central parking lot, trail access, and open space for walking, birding, and enjoying the lakes. This entrance is a convenient gateway to the entire park. Additional parking areas are located throughout the site for reaching other trails, lakes, and gathering areas.

🚗 Driving Directions

The directions below lead to the park’s main entrance and central parking lot at 5300 Dryad Drive. This location is near Westbury Lake and the Bob Schwartz Gazebo, and provides access to most trails and park features.

  • From I-610 (Loop West):
    Exit South Post Oak Road and head south. Turn right onto South Willow Drive or continue to Gasmer Drive and turn right.

  • From I-610 (Loop South):
    Take the S. Braeswood Blvd. exit and turn left onto South Post Oak Road. Turn right onto South Willow Drive or continue to Gasmer Drive and turn right.
    Note: Left turns from South Post Oak onto Gasmer are not permitted.

  • From Chimney Rock Road (southbound):
    Turn left onto Dryad Drive, just past Westbury High School. This leads directly to the main parking area.

  • From Chimney Rock Road (northbound):
    Turn right onto Dryad Drive, just before reaching Westbury High School. Or continue to Gasmer Drive and turn right for alternative entrances.

🅿️ Parking Areas

In addition to the main lot on Dryad Drive, Willow Waterhole offers several other parking areas located throughout the park. Each provides access to nearby lakes, trails, or gathering spaces. Use the Lakes & Trails Map or tap any address below for GPS directions.

  • Dryad Drive Lot
    5300 Dryad Drive, east of Chimney Rock Road
    Closest to Westbury Lake and the Bob Schwartz Gazebo
    Access to: Kevin Shanley Trail, Bluebonnet Trail, Karen Cullar Trail, and Pier Trail
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  • Clematis Lane North Lot
    11200 Block of Clematis Lane, south of South Willow Drive
    Closest to Willow Lake
    Access to: Kinder Foundation Trail
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  • Clematis Lane South Lot
    11300 Block of Clematis Lane, north of Gasmer Drive
    Closest to Willow Lake and Heron Lake
    Access to: Kinder Foundation Trail and Audubon Trail
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  • Gasmer Drive Lot
    4700 Block of Gasmer Drive, east of South Post Oak Road
    Closest to Prairie Lake
    Access to: Cullen Foundation Trail
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  • Street parking is also available along the 11200–11400 blocks of Ricecrest Street, between South Willow Drive and Gasmer Drive

🚌 Public Transit / METRO Bus Routes

  • Route #7 serves West Airport Blvd, Chimney Rock Road, Gasmer Drive, South Willow Drive and South Post Oak Road

  • Route #49 serves South Post Oak Road