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The Woodlands Area Guide

The Woodlands is a census-designated place and large master-planned community of Montgomery County in Texas. It is within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2006, the estimated population of The Woodlands had reached approximately 84,000. The Woodlands is located 28 miles north of Downtown Houston. Though it began as a suburban development and a bedroom community, it also has attracted corporations to the area. As a result, the area features several corporate campuses, most notably Chevron Phillips, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Baker Hughes, CB&I and Hewitt Associates. The development won a Special Award for Excellence in 1994 from the Urban Land Institute.

History

The Woodlands was founded by George P. Mitchell in 1974. It was managed by The Woodlands Corporation as an extension of Mitchell Energy & Development. The Woodlands Corporation was acquired on July 31, 1997 by a joint partnership between Morgan Stanley and Crescent Real Estate Equities.
The tract of land where The Woodlands is situated was previously occupied by the Grogan-Cochran Lumber Mill and are the namesakes for the Grogan's Mill and Cochran's Crossing neighborhoods. The original planning of The Woodlands utilized many of the planning concepts and design consultants employed in other well regarded new communities of that era such as Columbia, Maryland, Irvine Ranch, California and Reston, Virginia.
The Woodlands continues to grow residentially and commercially as many companies are moving to The Woodlands. In addition to Chevron Phillips, Huntsman, Anadarko, Hewitt Associates, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Mærsk Sealand, Chicago Bridge & Iron, and Woodforest National Bank have set up operations in the development. The Woodlands Town Center area includes shopping and eating facilities, plus a waterway resembling the San Antonio River Walk.

Parks and Recreation

Nature/Parks, Pathways, and Lakes

With 110 forested parks and 180 miles of hike and bike trails, you can bike, walk, run or walk your dog whenever you choose. There are large community parks in each village that include swimming pools, dual playgrounds for older and younger children, lighted tennis and basketball courts, dog parks, BMX tracks, jogging tracks, picnic pavilions and playfields.

The Woodlands is also home to many lakes and ponds. Lake Woodlands is the largest, featuring over 200 acres. Lake Woodlands is the site of the YMCA Dragon Boat races each year.

For more details about The Woodlands, TX please visit their official website: http://www.thewoodlands.com/index.htm

Attractions and Activities

The Woodlands features many exciting attractions and activities for you and your family to visit or participate in. From concerts to golf to shopping, there is something for everyone!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is to provide a diversity of the very best in the performing and visual arts in order to entertain and enrich the lives of a broad regional audience. The center also serves as a catalyst for new audiences by enhancing the public’s knowledge of and appreciation for the performing and visual arts.

The Woodlands Country Club

The Woodlands Country Club provides its members with access to several amenities including three of Texas’ finest, fully private championship courses, access to the world-class Woodlands Tennis Facility, and access to a pool, bounce house, foosball table, free weights, weight machines, cardio equipment and more.

  The Woodlands Mall

The Woodlands Mall is just the place to do your one-stop shopping and dining. The Woodlands Mall offers a variety of exclusive stores, and the dining includes a choice for even the discriminating dining pallet.

Market Street-The Woodlands

The Market Street provides hotel accommodations, shopping, dining and entertainment.

Events

The Woodlands area is home to many exciting events that are sure to please your entire family. Come check out one of the many festivals!

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is a juried art show with more than 200 talented artists displaying their works along The Woodlands Waterway. Live entertainment, food, educational activities for children, a floating art parade, scholarship contests and other cultural enrichment programs make this weekend festival a regional attraction each spring.

For more events in the area, please visit:
http://www.thewoodlands.net/evps/moreevents.cfm