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Hill at Sims Grand Opening and Community Celebration
Rescheduled to May 30!
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Due to anticipated weather conditions, the Hill at Sims Grand Opening and Community Celebration has been rescheduled. Please join the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Parks Board on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 AM to 11 AM to celebrate the grand opening of Hill at Sims, the first new park in Sunnyside in nearly 50 years.
The celebration features a 9 AM speaking program with an official ribbon-cutting at 9:30 AM, followed by a community inspired "first walk" led by Fit Houston and Nature Heritage Society. Parkgoers will have an opportunity to enjoy 15 community booths and activations, kid-friendly entertainment, and free refreshments.
Please let us know you're attending the event by RSVPing below. If you are already registered for the original event date, your RSVP is valid and no further action is required.
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Parking Information
Free event parking and shuttle instructions: Parking is located at RIG Church, 10800 Scott St., Houston, TX 77047; attendees are able to park safely and board a Harris County Precinct 1 Shuttle. The complimentary shuttles operate from 8:30 AM to 12 PM.
Public transit (METRO) instructions: 54 Scott Southbound to METRO Bus stop 12141 (closest to the event), or the 54 Scott Northbound to METRO Bus stop 12142 (across the street from event, near Cloverland Park Community Center). Please plan your trip at the following link: METRO Interactive System Map | Bus and Rail Transit | Houston, Texas
Attendees are also encouraged to cycle or walk to the event using the Sims Bayou Greenway (click here to see the greenway map). Complimentary bicycle valet provided by BikeHouston.
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Project Information
The event celebrates the completion of construction of Hill at Sims, a 100-acre, nature-based regional park located along Sims Bayou Greenway. The project, developed by The Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Parks Board, includes pavilions and trails dedicated to prominent African-American leaders in Houston. Hill at Sims includes:
- Three scenic overlook areas connected by a 1.6-mile loop and nature trails
- Nearly 5 miles of new hike-and-bike trails
- Hilltop pavilion with views of downtown Houston, Uptown, and the Texas Medical Center
- Six reflective murals through Street Art for Mankind partnership
- Water access pier for recreational fishing
- Nature center pavilion with restrooms
Hill at Sims also provides access to the over 20 miles of hike-and-bike trails along the Sims Bayou Greenway. Built around an existing, 100-acre regional detention basin owned by the Harris County Flood Control District, the site combines critical flood resilience infrastructure with recreational amenities.
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