Montgomery County Precinct 3 has two main gateway preserves along the Spring Creek Greenway - the Montgomery County Preserve, open daily, and the Peckinpaugh Preserve, which opened on Saturday, April 21, 2007.

The Montgomery County Preserve provides a wonderful area for birdwatching, native plant observation and hiking. The 71-acre preserve is open to the public daily at no charge. Visit the Montgomery County Preserve page for the latest information.

Generously donated by Patricia Peckinpaugh Hubbard and the Houston Audubon Society, the 25-acre Peckinpaugh Preserve opened on April 21, 2007. The preserve has a canoe launch and nature trails so you can canoe, hike and enjoy the region's natural beauty.

George Mitchell Nature Preserve

The George Mitchell Nature Preserve protects 1,700 acres within Montgomery County and Harris County. The preserve, named after the founder of The Woodlands, was dedicated on October 19, 2007, the 33rd anniversary of the opening of The Woodlands.

Harris County Precinct 4 has the following gateway parks and preserves along Spring Creek:
(Click on the location names to go to their web sites):

Harris County Precinct 4 also has the following gateway along Cypress Creek near Spring Creek: