Robert Stuart Park

Robert C. Stuart Park is a 27-acre green space located in Houston, Texas. The park contains a diverse range of habitats, including ponds, prairie wetland, prairie upland, forest, and riparian forest. This variety of ecosystems makes it an excellent location for observing local flora and fauna.

The park has been the focus of ongoing restoration efforts. In 2016, the Natural Resources Management Program (NRMP) of the Houston Parks & Recreation Department began a prairie habitat restoration project. This initiative involved mowing and seeding sections of the prairie to introduce more native plants. Efforts to remove invasive species and install native plants have continued with the help of volunteers.

In 2020, a Student Conservation Association Crew removed five acres of invasive species from the riparian section of the park. This area was subsequently replanted with native tree species to replace the removed invasive plants.

Robert C. Stuart Park is situated on the banks of Sims Bayou, providing visitors with access to this important waterway. The park's location in Southeast Houston offers residents a serene outdoor space away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

To help track wildlife in the park, visitors are encouraged to contribute to the Stuart Park iNaturalist Page and eBird Hotspot. These citizen science initiatives aid in monitoring the park's biodiversity and ecological health.