Bay Forest, Houston facts for kids

Bay Forest is a friendly neighborhood in the southeast part of Houston, Texas. It's located in Houston's Bay Area. This community is part of a larger group of neighborhoods called Clear Lake City.

Bay Forest is mostly made up of family homes, parks, and open green spaces. About 832 homes are in this area. The community officially started on November 18, 1985.

Fun Parks and Green Spaces

Bay Forest has many parks for its residents to enjoy. These parks offer great places to play, relax, and explore nature.

Bay Forest Park: Your Community Hub

This park is about 5.7 acres (23,000 m²) big. It has lots of cool features:

• Shaded spots for picnics.
• Open areas for games and activities.
• A large swimming pool that's 25 yards (23 m) long with six lanes. It also has a diving area and a shallow wading pool for younger kids.
• A building with bathrooms and showers.
• A big covered area (pavilion) and two smaller shelters (gazebos).
• Four tennis courts that you can use at night because they have lights.
• Two "Big Toy" playground areas with lots of fun things to climb and play on.
• Picnic tables and benches for resting.
• Plenty of parking spaces.

Willow Shores Park: Sports and Play

Willow Shores Park is about 3 acres (12,000 m²). It's perfect for outdoor fun:

• Big open fields for sports like soccer or football.
• Shaded areas with benches nearby.
• A concrete basketball court for full-court games.
• Six picnic tables and benches.
• A modern metal playground on a sandy area.
• Many parking spaces.

Bay Forest Wildlife Preserve: Nature's Retreat

This special area is about 10.3 acres (42,000 m²). It's a natural home for plants and animals found along the Gulf Coast.

• It has a 0.5 miles (0.80 km) crushed granite trail. You can use it for walking, running, or exploring.
• This park is a quiet place to escape city life. It's located next to Horsepen Bayou.
• The Houston Parks Board owns this park, and the community uses it.

Pocket Park and Erin Creek Island Park

• Pocket Park is a 1 acre (4,000 m²) shaded, grassy park. It has a concrete walking path and benches.
• Erin Creek Island Park is a smaller, shaded park. It has five benches, perfect for meeting friends or taking a break.

Community Services

The Bay Forest community gets important services to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Police and Fire Services

• The Houston Police Department's Clear Lake Patrol Division helps keep Bay Forest safe.
• The Houston Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical help. Fire Station 71 is the main station that serves the area.

Schools in Bay Forest

Students in Bay Forest attend schools within the Clear Creek Independent School District.

• Younger students go to Falcon Pass Elementary School.
• Middle school students attend Space Center Intermediate School.
• High school students go to Clear Lake High School.