Opened in 1974, The woodlands is a 28,000-acre master-planned forested community. Mr. George P. Mitchell was the founder and original developer of The Woodlands.

Located 27 miles North of downtown Houston on I-45, it encompasses nine residential villages.

Of the 28,000 acres in The Woodlands, nearly 6,000 acres are now devoted to green space in parks, golf courses and greenbelts. Nearly 8,000 acres will remain undeveloped green space at build-out.

More than 1,550 businesses and corporations have found a home in The Woodlands.

There are 14 companies with 100,00 square feet or more located in The Woodlands. A total of 24.7 million square feet of commercial, industrial, and institutional development are here, providing jobs for more than 43,200 people.

Over 40 religious congregations also make their homes in The Woodlands.

More than 162 miles of hike and bike paths provide wooded trails between The Woodlands' 110 parks, lakes, ponds, and 7 championship golf courses.

Throughout The Woodlands, and impressive collection of 49 pieces outdoor sculpture add a cultural counterpoint to the wooded landscape.

In 1974, "The Family." was The Woodlands' first piece of outdoor sculpture.

Pollstar magazine has tanked the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 5th among the top 100 amphitheaters in the world.

The new "Downtown" of The Woodlands, the Town Center includes Waterway Square, Market Street & The Woodlands Waterway, and adds an additional 1,000 acres to your shopping experience. The 1.25 mile Waterway and transportation corridor that links the businesses and entertainment venues in Town Center, provides water taxis & trolleys to complement the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. It was envisioned by George P. Mitchell who said he got the idea for the water feature when he spotted a stream leading to what would one day be Lake Woodlands during a site tour of the property before construction began on the master-planned community.

In addition to the approximately 75 restaurants located in The Woodlands, with varied menus from fine dining to casual hamburgers and fries, there are 22 hotels offering luxurious amenities in all price ranges.

The woodlands parks and recreational facilities are the perfect place to spend the day. We have it all - rock climbing, BMX tracks, skateboarding parks, dog parks, disc golf, bocce courts, horseshoes and chalkboard areas can all be found withing these 110 fun-filled parks. Complimenting the parks are more than 140 miles of hike and bike paths, 13 swimming pools, and more than 1,500 acres of open space.

Golf is a way of life in The Woodlands. 135 holes on 7 distinct and breathtaking courses provide a golfer's paradise. For the tennis fan, there are more than 60 public and private courts within easy reach.

Wildflowers and wildlife - Each Spring, thousands of wildflowers blanket the entire Woodlands community for all to enjoy. Squirrels, birds, deer, and other wildlife can be easily seen year round.

The Rise of the Midgard - the green serpent is 35 feet long, 6 feet high, and 18 inches wide. Seen along Woodlands Parkway at Lake Woodlands, it was presented to the community by Cynthia Woods Mitchell when the 200-acre Lake Woodlands was completed in 1985.

Read a good book at the new 30,000 square-foot Mitchell Library located on Ashlane Way near the intersection of Woodlands Parkway and Branch Crossing.

Waterway Square, a new public plaza with multiple features including a 120-foot long cascading water wall with dancing columns of water, boomer jets that shoot water 60 feet into the air, and fountains choreographed to music with colored lights at night. A children's interactive fountain is also located in Waterway Square, which overlooks The Waterway.

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