The Woodlands Township is located about 30 miles north of downtown Houston, Texas, The Woodlands officially began in 1974. The Woodlands is a master-planned community with approximately 118,000 residents and approximately 2,100 businesses. The Woodlands is well known for its extensive parks and recreation, golf, corporate headquarters, schools, places of worship, shopping, dining, hospitality, healthcare and much more. Today, there are 148 parks and 220 miles of hike and bike trails. For many years, various homeowner associations and special purpose districts provided services for residents and businesses. 

The Woodlands Township Vision
The Woodlands, our dynamic hometown within a natural forest, is known for its balance
between man and nature. We are a thriving business community and a premier
destination for visitors – a place where generations live, worship, work, learn and play.
The Woodlands…
…is a place where we feel safe and secure
…achieves prosperity by promoting economic development and quality of life
…cultivates the relationship between urban needs and George Mitchell’s vision of
environmental sustainability
…provides premier services and activities, superior educational opportunities, a diversity
of jobs, vibrant public spaces, integrated mobility options, public activities, cultural
events and entertainment for all
…is a place that welcomes everyone from everywhere to grow and thrive
The Woodlands Township Mission
We fulfill The Woodlands vision by:
? Protecting the well-being and safety of our residents, visitors and businesses.
? Achieving the highest standards in service delivery.
? Partnering with others to sustain the vitality of our region.
? Communicating with our constituents and partners.
? Attracting and retaining a talented and innovative staff.
? Serving as the community’s political voice.
? Powering economic growth through community investment.
? Promoting continued vitality of neighborhoods and commercial areas.
? Maintaining transparent governance.
? Serving as financial stewards of the community’s resources.
? Evolving a governance structure to meet our goals.
? Promoting sound environmental policy.
? Collaborating with community partners to promote public events and cultural
activities.
? Collaborating with community partners to improve mobility throughout The
Woodlands