The park serves as a dual-purpose site, functioning as both a recreational space and a flood detention basin for the surrounding Houston area.
The 18-hole disc golf course was professionally designed to incorporate the natural elevation changes of the detention basin.
The swimming pool is part of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's seasonal aquatic facility network.
The park is situated within the Emnora Lane area, neighboring the Westview Terrace community.
Agnes Moffitt Park is a 24-acre municipal park in Houston featuring a notable 18-hole disc golf course that winds through wooded and open terrain. The facility includes a public swimming pool that typically operates during the summer months. The grounds also offer multi-purpose trails, a playground, and picnic areas available for public use. The park is integrated into the city’s drainage infrastructure, featuring a detention basin that helps manage local storm water. The disc golf course is known for its technical layout and moderate difficulty level, catering to both recreational and experienced players.
The elevated vantage point overlooking the disc golf course from the higher banks of the detention basin.
Bring a sturdy pair of shoes with good traction, as the disc golf course includes grassy slopes and uneven terrain.
Check the city park website before heading out to verify if the swimming pool is currently in its seasonal operating cycle.
Pack insect repellent, especially during the humid summer months, as the wooded areas near the detention basin can attract mosquitoes.
Do not attempt to play the disc golf course or swim immediately after heavy rainfall, as the basin area is prone to retaining standing water.
The swimming pool is open seasonally, typically closing after the mid-August summer season ends.
Disc golfers should follow standard course etiquette, including yielding to pedestrians on multi-use paths and practicing 'pack it in, pack it out' waste management.
