Visit Bayland Community Center: Hours, Free Programs & Rentals
Bayland Community Center is a Harris County Precinct 4 public facility inside Bayland Park at 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074. It offers community activities, educational classes, wellness programs, social-service assistance and reservable meeting spaces.
Visitors can also access the adjacent 68-acre Bayland Park, which features sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, walking facilities and picnic areas.
Information reviewed October 29, 2026. Event schedules, services, facility availability and holiday closures may change.
Bayland Community Center Hours & Contact
| Day | Community Center Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM–9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Sunday | No regular Sunday center hours published; call before planning access. |
Address: 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074.
Community Center: 713-274-3240
Harris County Precinct 4 general assistance: 832-927-4444
Free Programs, Classes & Community Events
Harris County Precinct 4 offers free fitness, education, arts, games, workforce support and community activities through its public centers. Bayland’s actual classes change by month and season.
English & ESL Classes
English-language learning activities may include conversation, reading, writing and workplace communication.
Precinct 4 has previously offered ESL and English for the Workplace sessions at Bayland.
Fitness & Wellness
Precinct 4 community-center programming includes fitness and wellness activities. Check the current Bayland calendar for the specific class, instructor and session time.
Career & Educational Workshops
Programs can include employment skills, financial literacy, workforce preparation, community resources and other educational workshops.
Arts, Crafts & Social Activities
Community-center offerings include creative workshops, games, seasonal celebrations and organized social events for different age groups.
Family & Cultural Events
Bayland hosts special gatherings and community celebrations. Harris County held its Hispanic Heritage Month festival here in September 2026.
Neighborhood Assistance
Community-resource staff help residents find information about food, employment, housing, health services, benefits and available public assistance.
How to Find a Current Bayland Class
- Open the official Bayland facility page.
- Select Programming & Events or the upcoming-events option.
- Find the date and activity that interests you.
- Check the listed age group, cost, starting time and registration requirements.
- Use the event’s official RSVP link if necessary.
- Call 713-274-3240 if you need help confirming available spaces.
Bayland Health Hub: Free Teen Clinic & Food Assistance
Bayland Community Center also hosts important neighborhood health and social-support services. These operate separately from the general recreation schedule.
Free Teen Health Clinic
The Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic at Bayland offers preventive healthcare and family-planning services for eligible young people ages 13–26.
| Day | Clinic Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Wednesday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| First and second Saturday | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Appointments: 713-999-6980
Bayland clinic: 713-274-4353
Published clinic services include preventive healthcare and family planning. Confirm what treatment is offered, eligibility and whether a visit requires an appointment before arriving.
La Tiendita Gulfton
La Tiendita is a food-access initiative provided through the Precinct 4 partnership with Tejano Center. It helps connect residents with food resources, SNAP-related assistance and case support.
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM.
Community Resource Navigation
Precinct 4 social-service staff also support residents seeking help with public benefits, job applications, education, housing, health referrals and community resources.
Published hub assistance schedule: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
Language assistance may be available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin and several other languages. Ask staff about your language before visiting.
Fresh Produce Assistance: Common Market Program
Precinct 4’s Common Market initiative distributes free fresh-produce boxes through participating community centers, including Bayland.
The published process uses registration every other Thursday, with a limited number of residents selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Earlier program information described registration for the first 50 residents at each participating center, followed by pickup the following week.
How to Ask About Produce Distribution
- Call Bayland at 713-274-3240 before traveling.
- Ask whether the Common Market program is currently accepting registrations.
- Confirm the next registration Thursday and distribution date.
- Ask whether identification, household information or residency verification is needed.
- Follow staff instructions for the pickup location and time.
The County reported program funding extending through December 2026. That does not guarantee boxes will be available on every visit or that the service continues unchanged after that date.
Bayland Park: Sports Fields, Playground & Walking
Bayland Community Center sits within a 68-acre Harris County park. The park is a separate attraction with recreational facilities for families, walkers and sports groups.
| Facility | Published Details |
|---|---|
| Baseball / softball | 12 fields |
| Football / soccer | 2 multi-use fields |
| Tennis | 4 courts |
| Walking / jogging | 0.33-mile listed trail; additional running-track facilities |
| Playgrounds | 2 playgrounds |
| Picnic facilities | 75 picnic tables, shade structures and reservable pavilion |
| Exercise stations | 3 stations |
| Restrooms | 3 park restrooms listed |
| Park hours | Daily 7 AM–9 PM, except official closures |
The park also identifies a running track designed to assist visually impaired visitors.
Bayland Community Center Rental Fees & Reservation Rules
Harris County Precinct 4 allows eligible individuals, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses to request community-center spaces. Room size, intended use and renter classification determine the fee.
Official Precinct 4 Community Center Fee Schedule
| Space Category | Individual | Civic / Nonprofit | For-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large: auditorium / gym, capacity 150–400 | $150/hr | $0 | $200/hr |
| Medium: classroom, capacity 50–150 | $100/hr | $0 | $150/hr |
| Small: library / meeting / classroom, up to 50 | $50/hr | $0 | $100/hr |
| Kitchen | $50/hr | $0 | $50/hr |
Who Can Request a Room?
- Individual: Generally must be at least 21, provide valid photo ID, be eligible under county residency rules and be in good standing with Precinct 4.
- Harris County residents: Eligible individuals may apply under the regular residency rule.
- Surrounding-county residents: Residents of Fort Bend, Waller, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston and Brazoria counties can request special approval.
- Civic / nonprofit groups: Must meet the County’s eligibility rules. Formal nonprofit organizations may need proof of status and an EIN.
- For-profit organizations: Must meet Texas business and identification requirements.
Booking Window & Payment
Precinct 4 states that reservation requests may be submitted 7–45 days before the desired date. Requests are considered first-come, first-served and are subject to other county activities.
If a fee applies, the payment is due online within five business days of submitting the application. Missing payments or required waivers can lead to cancellation.
Security for Large Events
Events expecting 100 or more attendees require security. The policy specifies at least two uniformed deputies per 100 people. Staffing and charges depend on the approved event.
The published security examples start at approximately $40–$50 per deputy per hour, with a minimum four-hour assignment. The actual cost must be confirmed by authorized county personnel.
How to Reserve a Bayland Room: Step by Step
- Choose the activity. Write down whether you need a meeting, class, family event, nonprofit gathering or commercial activity.
- Check guest count. Confirm the actual room capacity for your seating and equipment setup.
- Choose your dates. Follow the 7–45-day request window and include setup and cleanup within the reservation time.
- Open the official reservations page. Visit Harris County Precinct 4 Reservations and select the applicable community-center space.
- Check eligibility. Identify whether you are booking as an individual, nonprofit, civic organization or business.
- Submit your information. Provide your requested date, time, room type, contact details, purpose and estimated attendance.
- Disclose special arrangements. Inform the County about food, vendors, audio equipment, decorations, security needs or other special activities.
- Complete payment and waivers. Pay the required fee within five business days and sign any applicable documents.
- Retain confirmation. Do not advertise your space as reserved until the County approves it.
Cancellation Rules
Reservations can generally be cancelled up to 48 hours before the event. Violating the facility policy may result in cancellation and forfeiture of payments. Refund treatment can differ when the County itself must cancel for emergency use or another approved reason.
For room selection, compare the County’s actual rates with our community center rental planning and cost guide, which explains deposits, guest capacity, security, setup time and common booking mistakes.
Bayland Park Pavilion & Sports Reservations
Park reservations are administered under a separate county park policy. Do not assume that renting an outdoor pavilion uses the same pricing as a community-center room.
| Outdoor Rental | Published Rate |
|---|---|
| Bayland Park large pavilion | $100 per day |
| Sports field | $20 per hour, two-hour minimum |
| Sports tournament | $100 per field per day |
For park rentals, reservations are generally accepted 7–45 days ahead, subject to availability. Outdoor event rules cover alcohol, grilling, glass containers, equipment and cleanup.
Park reservation assistance: 281-353-8100, Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM.
Bayland Community Center Map, Parking & Transportation
Address: 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074.
Bayland is in southwest Houston, serving residents around Gulfton, Sharpstown and nearby neighborhoods. The center shares a park complex with sports fields, community services and the Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center.
Practical Arrival Information
- Driving: Use the community center address, rather than searching only for a sports field within Bayland Park.
- Parking: The complex provides visitor parking. Event and sports-field use may affect availability; no verified parking-space count was published.
- Public transit: Check METRO for the current route, closest stop and service hours.
- Accessibility: Ask the center about accessible parking, entrances, rooms and assistance for your specific activity.
- Large events: Confirm event-specific parking or entrance instructions.
Bayland vs. Burnett-Bayland: Avoid the Wrong Center
Houston has two similarly named Harris County community centers. They are at different addresses and have different schedules.
| Facility | Address | Hours / Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayland Community Center | 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074 | Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–9 PM; Sat 8 AM–4 PM. 713-274-3240 |
| Burnett-Bayland Community Center | 6026 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081 | Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM. 713-274-4774 |
Burnett-Bayland has a standard gymnasium and meeting room, while the adjacent park includes a water playground, skate park, outdoor courts and walking trail. These are not interchangeable with Bayland Park’s facilities.
Other Houston Community Center Guides
If you are comparing public facilities in southwest Houston, our Alief Community Center Houston visitor guide explains the separate recreation, library, health and park services at 11903 Bellaire Boulevard.
For a combined library and recreation facility in the Energy Corridor, see the Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center guide, including its contacts and activity planning.
Visitors researching how public gyms, fitness spaces, classes and activity schedules differ by facility can use the community recreation center hours and class guide before choosing another location.
Before You Visit Bayland: Quick Checklist
- Use 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074 for navigation.
- Call 713-274-3240 to check activity availability.
- Confirm whether you need community-center access or Bayland Park amenities.
- Check registration requirements for classes and special events.
- For teen healthcare, call 713-999-6980 to request an appointment.
- For food or social-service assistance, verify the program’s separate hours.
- For room rentals, submit the request within the County’s 7–45-day window.
- For large events, ask about security and other approvals.
- For outdoor pavilion events, use the separate park reservation process.
- Before travelling on holidays, check county closure notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is Bayland Community Center in Houston?
Bayland Community Center is at 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074, inside Harris County’s Bayland Park complex.
2. What are Bayland Community Center’s hours?
Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 9 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM. No regular Sunday center hours are published. Bayland Park follows a separate daily schedule.
3. What is the Bayland Community Center phone number?
Call 713-274-3240 for the community center. Harris County Precinct 4 general assistance is available at 832-927-4444.
4. Are Bayland Community Center classes free?
Harris County Precinct 4 offers free community-center classes and activities. Some events require registration, have limited capacity or follow special eligibility rules.
5. Can I rent a room at Bayland Community Center?
Yes. Eligible individuals, nonprofits, civic groups and businesses can request community-center space through Harris County Precinct 4. Actual room availability and capacity must be confirmed.
6. How much does a Bayland Community Center rental cost?
The countywide fee schedule lists individual rates of $50 per hour for small spaces, $100 for medium spaces and $150 for large spaces. Nonprofit and business rates differ. These categories are not a guaranteed quote for a particular Bayland room.
7. How far ahead can I reserve a community-center room?
Precinct 4 generally accepts community-center reservation requests between 7 and 45 days before the requested date, subject to availability and approval.
8. Does Bayland Community Center offer health services?
Yes. The Bayland Health Hub includes a free Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic for eligible young people ages 13–26. Call 713-999-6980 for appointments. Food and social-service assistance is also available through partner programs.
9. What outdoor activities are available at Bayland Park?
The 68-acre park offers baseball and softball fields, soccer and football fields, tennis, playgrounds, picnic tables, a walking trail, exercise stations and other outdoor recreational facilities.
10. Are Bayland and Burnett-Bayland Community Center the same?
No. Bayland Community Center is at 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074. Burnett-Bayland Community Center is at 6026 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081. Each has different hours and facilities.
Official Resources for Bayland Visitors
- Bayland Community Center — Hours, Contact & Events
- Bayland Park — Facilities, Hours & Reservations
- Community Center Reservation Policy & Fees
- Official Harris County Reservation Portal
- Bayland Health Hub — Clinic & Food Assistance
- Social Services & Neighborhood Resources
- Outdoor Pavilion & Park Rental Rules
This is an independent visitor information guide, not an official Harris County website. Facility schedules, assistance programs, rental approvals, fees and closures can change. Confirm final actions with Harris County Precinct 4.