Hill at Sims Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Please note the new event date of Saturday, May 30. This event was rescheduled from Saturday, May 23 due to inclement weather.

Join the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Parks Board for the ribbon cutting and Grand Opening of Hill at Sims, the first brand-new park in Sunnyside in nearly 50 years. This free event will feature a 9:30 AM ribbon cutting, family-friendly activities, recreational amenities, music, and food and beverage.

The nature-based, 100-acre regional park includes:

• Three scenic overlook areas connected by a 1.6-mile loop and nature trails
• Nearly 5 miles of new hike-and-bike trails
• Hilltop pavilion with views of downtown Houston, Uptown, and the Texas Medical Center
• Six reflective murals through Street Art for Mankind partnership
• Water access pier for recreational fishing
• Nature center pavilion with restrooms

Hill at Sims also provides access to the over 20 miles of hike-and-bike trails along the Sims Bayou Greenway. Built around an existing, 100-acre regional detention basin owned by the Harris County Flood Control District, the site combines critical flood resilience infrastructure with recreational amenities.

Be prepared for warm weather! We encourage guests to dress for the heat in comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.

Sign up for the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis's mailing list: https://bit.ly/HillatSimsOpening

Parking Information

Free event parking and shuttle instructions: Parking is located at RIG Church, 10800 Scott St., Houston, TX 77047; attendees are able to park safely and board a Harris County Precinct 1 Shuttle. The complimentary shuttles operate from 8:30 AM to 12 PM.
Public transit (METRO) instructions: 54 Scott Southbound to METRO Bus stop 12141 (closest to the event), or the 54 Scott Northbound to METRO Bus stop 12142 (across the street from event, near Cloverland Park Community Center). Please plan your trip at the following link: METRO Interactive System Map | Bus and Rail Transit | Houston, Texas
Attendees are also encouraged to cycle or walk to the event using the Sims Bayou Greenway (click here to see the greenway map). Complimentary bicycle valet provided by .

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