Fondren Diversion Channel

This trail provides critical open space and recreational opportunities for an area of extremely high need. This trail runs parallel and just to the east of Fondren Road. An asphalt trail exists from S. Braeswood to Willowbend, and  extends as a 10 foot wide concrete path to W. Bellfort. From W Bellfort is a grass foot path to the proposed terminus south of W Airport. Trail crossings and signage are at Willowbend and W Bellfort.

The north end of the trail provides direct access to Fondren Middle School as well as the Brays Bayou Greenway. The 2.5-mile route is in close proximity to a large concentration of residents in apartments along Fondren Road. The path between So. Braeswood and Willowbend was funded and is maintained by Harris County Precinct 4. The path between Willowbend and W Bellfort was funded and is maintained by Harris County Precinct 1.

Key Attributes

Length: 2.5 miles
Start Point: S Braeswood Ave.
End Point: W Bellfort with a proposed extension to Airport Dr.
Trail Width: 10 feet
Ownership: Harris County Precinct 4
Easements: HCFCD
Current Use: sections of asphalt and concrete
Bike Plan: Long-Term Off-Street Trail
Parks Master Plan: Very High Need Area

Destinations

Stein Family Park
Milne Elementary School
Fondren Middle School
Elrod Elementary School
Tinsley Elementary School
Westbury Christian Athletic Complex

West Bellfort Retail Stores

Challenges

The Challenge is to obtain approval and funding for a safe crosswalk with curb cuts and appropriate signage from the north end of the Fondren Trail to the Brays Bayou Greenway.

Other Information

The trail was enhanced with the planting of native trees on the paved trail and the grassy footpath.
• The District has also identified a 3.81 acre parcel along West Airport as potential park
development. This green space could be easily accessed from the proposed trail.
• BOMD Master Park Plan (2013) has estimated the cost of this trail as $1,320,000. BOMD will contribute $150,000.