Baseball or softball. Soccer or football. Basketball or volleyball. Options abound at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside, a community space dedicated to getting League City residents outdoors and active, regardless of their chosen style of exercise. A slew of sporting fields and courts, each devoted to a different pastime, works toward this charge.

You don't have to have particularly good hand-eye coordination to work out at Lynn Gripon Park, though. You can also just go for a bike ride, run, or a hike on the winding trails that weave throughout the park. Or you can take a spin around the fitness course, lined with exercise equipment along the way. There's also a spot to launch your kayak or canoe if you prefer to spend your free time floating atop the water. With a playground for kids and picnic tables for everyone (plus restrooms), you should have no problem spending an entire day in the great outdoors at Lynn Gripon Park.

Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside
100 Alderwood
​League City, TX 77573
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With Autumn just arriving, we hope everyone enjoys all of the fun this season has to offer! Happy Fall!

Halloween may not be the healthiest holiday, but it is possible to enjoy trick or treating without crashing on sugar or feeling nervous about passing cars. When it comes to having a healthier Halloween, it’s all about staying aware. Here are a few helpful tips that will make your celebrations a bit better for both you and your little goblins.

1. Feed your kids a nutritious meal before trick or treating. It’s very tempting for children to taste test the candy from every house along your route, but if they’re full before setting out they may be less likely to binge on candy.
2. Take a smaller bag. While in years past it was commonplace for kids to compete over who got the most candy while trick or treating, this seems very counterproductive to the healthy eating habits that you teach the rest of the year. Instead, give each child a modest sized bag and turn the focus to the costumed fun that you’re having rather than the mad dash for candy.
3. Stay safe while trick or treating. Always carry a flashlight while going from door to door, and be sure to never let your little ones go alone.
4. Indulge in moderation. Don’t feel guilty about letting your kids enjoy their Halloween candy, just be sure to limit their intake to a reasonable amount.

Healthy Halloween Habits [Kids Health]
How to Have a Heart-Healthy Halloween [American Heart Association]
Halloween Health and Safety Tips [CDC]

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