Houston Urban Outdoor Program

Bringing the Outdoors to Houston’s Kids

Houston
Urban
Outdoor
Program

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is helping youth in the Houston major metro area to get outdoors and experience new adventures. If you would like to help Houston-area youth experience camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, archery, birding, or other outdoor activities,  HUOP is for you!

Your HUOP Specialist will help your school, community, or non-profit organization take youth groups on safe, fun, and exciting outdoor adventures by providing training and support to help you lead kids safely in various outdoor activities.

How can I partner with HUOP?

Simply contact your Houston area Outdoors Specialist (contact information below) and ask how your community group can participate!

Who can parter with HOUP?

HOUP provides training and support for local parks and recreation departments, schools, community centers, faith-based and other non-profits.  Contact us for more information.

What does HUOP cost?

Most HUOP programs are free*! Call your Houston area Outdoors Specialist for more details.

Contact:
Dawn Bello
Urban Outdoors Specialist
713-203-2915
dawn.bello@tpwd.state.tx.us

* Special use and entry fees may apply for certain activities.