North
Houston 's forested beauty sets it apart from surrounding communities
in the greater Houston area. Its natural amenities, including
parks, lakes and ample green spaces, attract a mixture of residences,
retail centers, employment opportunities, cultural activities,
natural resources and recreational amenities. As employment centers
have extended their reach to the north, the landscape has matured
to accommodate a variety of land uses and activities that work
together to provide a superior quality of life.
This
lifestyle is due in part to the area's ample space and undeveloped
land, which allows for new growth and development. These physical
benefits combine with the vision of north Houston's business leaders,
political officials, civic leaders and developers to make north
Houston an ideal environment for both residents and employers.
The proactive style of community leaders, typified by members
of the North Houston Association, is the catalyst to define community
values and identify civic needs. These leaders frequently seek
private support and work in tandem with public resources to implement
the best solution for the north Houston community's needs. 
Chambers of Commerce
North Houston Chambers of Commerce and Community Allies
Natural Features
The most attractive qualities about north Houston are its natural resources and the degree to which they are being preserved and developed. The densely wooded areas in close proximity to recreational lakes offer residents unique living environments. Lake Houston State Park , W.G. Jones State Forest , and Sam Houston National Forest offer wilderness trails, camp grounds and picnic facilities. Lake Houston , Lake Harrison , Grand Lake , and Lake Woodlands are located in the region. Within five miles is Lake Conroe, and just 60 miles north is Lake Livingston, where sports fishing, boating, water skiing and sailing are popular activities. Many of the residential communities integrate hike and bike trails as recreational amenities.
Parks
Parks and Recreational Facilities
There are 30 public parks in the area, several of which are linear park systems along Spring and Cypress Creeks. This method of acquiring contiguous tracts of land along the creeks ensures that the waters remain in the public domain and that their banks are preserved in a natural state to protect plant and animal life. This further enhances water quality by preventing erosion and deterring unlawful discharges of undesirable materials.
Among the larger parks in the north Houston region are W.G. Jones State Forest , Meyer Park, Spring Creek Park , Roy C. Borroughs Park , Keith-Weiss Park, Jesse Jones Park and Lake Houston State Park . Numerous other smaller parks exist in local subdivisions and cities. The Woodlands is home to 70 neighborhood parks totaling more than 80 acres, and there are a large number of parks totaling 500 acres in the Kingwood community.
Golf - North Houston Golf Courses
Golfing is a major local recreational activity. North Houston boasts more than 50 golf courses, some of which are listed on the North Houston Golf Course page above. There are numerous private country club courses located in the area, and public courses can be found at Bear Creek, Tomball, Conroe , The Woodlands, Cypresswood and Atascocita.
Younger sports enthusiasts are in excellent company. Extensive youth sports activities are provided by local YMCAs and other organizations. Included are instruction and leagues for baseball, soccer, football, gymnastics and swimming.
Cultural Activities
In addition to the plays, concerts and art exhibits in nearby Houston , many cultural activities are provided in the north Houston region. The Woodlands Living Arts Council sponsors local and touring theater productions. Symphony North is an 80-member orchestra and choir for local musicians who wish to develop and display their talents.
The Lake Houston Performing Arts Council coordinates cultural performing groups in the Kingwood/Humble region. The Kingwood Performing Arts Center is the headquarters for this organization. The Tomball Regional Arts Council also offers many fine productions during the year.
In
The Woodlands, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for the Performing Arts
hosts outdoor concerts throughout much of the year. Top popular
music groups, orchestras and ballet troupes attract people from
throughout the Houston region. Creighton Theater of Conroe also
provides numerous productions.
The Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts & Community Enrichment (FACE), a non-profit foundation, was established to provide sponsorship for a wide range of the highest caliber national and international classical and popular performing artists and companies.
Many of north Houston 's colleges, such as North Harris Montgomery Community College , and high schools, produce high-quality cultural opportunities that are available to the public.
Weather
Houston averages 13 dates per year with low temperatures of 32°F or less and 98 dates with high temperatures of 90°F or more; temperatures rarely reach 100°F.
Typical daily maximum temperatures follow: winter - 65°F, summer - 92°F, spring and fall - 79°F. Normal daily minimum temperatures are winter - 45°F, summer 73°F, spring and fall - 58°F. Annual average relative humidity follows: midnight 86%, 6 a.m. 90%, noon 60%, 6 p.m. 65%.
Annual Activities
North Houston 's residents take advantage of the area's temperate climate by planning activities year-round. Many of these events center on cultural or seasonal activities and a large number of them are sponsored by area chambers of commerce.
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