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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

  • 4.51.6k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center is a peaceful natural refuge offering wetlands, walking trails, and abundant birdlife. Visit for wildlife viewing, photography, and relaxed outdoor exploration — expect boardwalks, observation blinds, and easy trails ideal for families and solo nature seekers.

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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center in short

When is Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center open?

Every day, 8 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center?

14140 Garrett Rd,Houston, TX 77044.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 8 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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  1. 5pmClear79°
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  3. 7pmPartly cloudy76°

The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
8 AM–5 PM
tuesday
8 AM–5 PM
wednesday
8 AM–5 PM
thursday
8 AM–5 PM
friday
8 AM–5 PM
saturday
8 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
8 AM–5 PM

Where and how

14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+12814562800Websitetpwd.texas.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 1.6k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Picnic areas

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day.

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