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Join us for the unveiling of an Historical Memorial at Riceville Cemetery along Keegans Bayou Trail. We are grateful that Councilman Edward Pollard in District J and the Brays Oaks Management District are supporting this landmark destination on Keegans Bayou Trail in SW Houston.
Riceville Memorial Unveiling: 10:00 am on Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, National Holiday.
Arrive between 9:30 and 10:00 prior to the half-hour presentation, followed by hospitality. For comfort in the summer heat, tents with cooling fans and some chairs will be onsite.
⭑Cars and car pools may park at the Cemetery Parking Lot at 9945 Honeywell Rd.
⭑If walking or cycling use Brays Oaks Trail from the crosswalk at 9022 Willow Meadow, while parking a block away on Silkwood Drive. BOT is a 1500 foot comfortable Trail to the Keegans Bayou Bridge near the event on the Trail.
🚴Cyclists may respectfully walk their bikes to a reserved parking lot at the Northeast side of the Bridge prior to joining the presentation.
⭑Updates will be posted on the Neighborhoods to Trails’ Facebook page.
Featured announcements and upcoming community events. Click each image to learn more.
Our vision is to be the leading advocate in Southwest Houston for safe urban trails, advocating for a healthier place, to live, learn, work, and play. Our mission is to provide effective advocacy to increase access to safe, user-friendly off-street trails and routes for people living and working in Southwest Houston.
Brays Bayou Greenway 
Old Brays Oaks Trail 
Old Brays Bayou 
Brays Oaks Wildflower Tour 2024 
Audubon Birdwalk 2024 
Story walk 2024 
Brays Bayou construction 
Ruffino Hills Skyview 
Bluebonnets 
Black-eyed Susans 
Various Wildflowers along Brays Bayou 
Breat Blue Heron, Brays Bayou 
Willow Waterhole Tour, April 2026 
Willow Waterhole Tour, April 2026 
Sims Bayou Tour with Precinct 1 and Five Corners 
Sims Bayou Tour with Precinct 1 and Five Corners 
Off Kirby and Sims Bayou 
Mural along Sims Bayou 
Sims Bayou, native landscaping 
Sims Bayou, native landscaping 
Native Milkweed along Brays Bayou Trail 
Line dancing, Keegans Bayou April 2025 
Line dancing, Keegans Bayou April 2025
What We Do
We support collaborative relationships between and among key stakeholders. We serve as the eyes, ears, feet, and wheels on the ground in our area. We supply and analyze vital information, recommendations, and support to developers and users
Our Impact
We see the results of our advocacy in new and improved trails, updated trail and route maps, safer crossings, educational events, community outreach, and social media posts, and sharing user stories through our blog and Podcast.
Get Involved
There are many ways to be part of our mission. Whether through volunteering, donating, or participating in our programs and events, your involvement helps us extend our reach and deepen our impact in the community. Learn more.
Neighborhood Trail Talk
A podcast featuring conversations about local trails, nature, and community engagement.
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