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One of the major attractions of the South Belt-Ellington area is the many, varied recreation areas. The area has two major parks, maintained and constructed by the county, which serve as the north-south bookends to the South Belt area. For information or reservations, call Harris County, Precinct I at 713-440-1587.


Beverly Hills Park, operated by the city of Houston, was built in 1960 and includes 21 acres. This park has a 4,175-square-foot community center, swimming pool, tennis court, multipurpose pavilion, softball field, football/soccer/rugby field, practice backstop, picnic area, playground and lighted parking lot.

Beverly Hills Pool is open to the public at no charge. The park/pool is located at 9800 Kingspoint. For park information, call 713-948-9065. For pool information, call 713-948-9063.

This 7-acre park is located in Sageglen on Blackhawk and is operated and maintained by Clear Brook City M.U.D.

The park features a gazebo for community events and family gatherings.

Volleyball, baseball and soccer facilities are available. A hike and bike trail is accessible. (See South Belt Hike & Bike.) Call 281-484-1562 for information.

This 10-acre park on Scarsdale Boulevard is a great community attraction. The park includes picnic areas, a hike and bike trail with exercise stations and baseball and soccer fields. The land was donated by Ayrshire Corp., and funding was through Clear Brook City M.U.D. development. Call 281-484-1562.

At 326 acres, El Franco Lee Park is the second largest in Harris County. EFL Park is best known for its wetlands and for the multiple-sports complex. Currently youth baseball and softball are using the fields. Concession stands and score booths have been added. Pasadena Independent School District has built a UIL baseball field, which will be shared by the district and others.

The park now includes a 10,000-square-foot community center. The building features a 150-person capacity meeting room with full audio and video. The center caters to area seniors and nonprofit organizations. Senior activities are scheduled daily and consist of exercise classes, arts and crafts, dance, gardening and monthly bus trips. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information on evening meetings or EFL Community Center usage contact Stephanie Gilder, center director at 281-464-9708 or fax at 281-464-9486.

The park has children's play equipment, restrooms, a pavilion and various facilities. Several soccer fields are in use with more planned for the future. EFL Park is located off Beltway 8, just south of Blackhawk Boulevard at 9400 Hall Road.

Since the land was purchased in 1984 through a city and county agreement, capital improvement expenditures have exceeded $3 million. The park closes at 9 p.m. For information, call 713-440-1587.

Frankie Carter Randolph Park is located at 5100 FM 2351 just northwest of Clear Brook High School. The 73-acre facility was purchased in 1979 with land/water conservation funds and county bonds. The park features a barbecue pavilion, shelter, tennis courts and a volleyball court. To reserve the barbecue pavilion or shelter, call 713-440-1587.

Highland Meadow Park is located on Brookmeadow. This park has a large open play area for various sports activities. Playground equipment is available.

There is a picnic area available for family enjoyment. Highland Meadow Pool is open in May and closes with the beginning of school. The pool is for residents of Highland Meadow and Woodmeadow only.

The trail begins at 10700 Blackhawk. An asphalt parking lot is located at the start of the trail and at the midway point at Scarsdale and Blackhawk.

There is a paved parking lot adjacent to the trail in Clear Brook City MUD's Bishop Park on Blackhawk.

The asphalt walking, jogging, biking trail is a loop that, if begun at the starting point at the 10700 block of Blackhawk and completed back to that location, is approximately six miles. If trail users start and finish at the Scarsdale and Blackhawk parking lot, they will have completed approximately three miles.