Life in Jersey Village

Cypress Fairbanks, or more fondly known as Cy-Fair, is one of the largest communities in Northwest Houston. Cy-Fair encompasses 186 square miles and includes Cypress and the city of Jersey Village. This expansive area is located along U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) twenty miles (32 km) northwest of Downtown Houston.

Two major freeways are found in the Cy-Fair area – U.S. 290 and State Highway 249, serving as the area’s major links with Houston. The Sam Houston Tollway serves as a major connection to areas located both east and south of Cy-Fair.

Vintage Park
Houston Premium Outlets
Willowbrook Mall
Traders Village

Youth and adults both can enjoy the organized sports activities in Cy-Fair. The Cypress Creek and Langham Creek Family YMCAs host extensive fitness and sports programs for individuals and families.

Visit the Harris County website for information and location of  parks in the Cy-Fair area.
http://www.co.harris.tx.us/parks/park.asp

Public courses include Black Horse Golf Club, Cypress Lakes Golf Club, Gleannloch Farms Golf Club, Houston National Golf Club, Jersey Meadow Golf Course, Longwood Golf Club, and Treeline Golf Club. Private courses include Raveneaux Country Club, Hearthstone Country Club, Champions Golf Club, Pine Forest Country Club and Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo attracts nearly two million people each year, making it the largest in the world and the Cy-Fair area has more than its share of events, plays, and festivals. For a list of what’s going on in the Cy-Fair area visit the chamber calendar.

The city of Houston offers a multitude of entertainment options, check out the Greater Houston Visitors and Convention website

The Berry Center is 65-acre site and home to the district’s second athletic stadium. It is also used for district-wide staff development for teachers and staff; graduation ceremonies. Berry Center is also available for non-district events and company functions.

Sam Houston Race Park is a Class I thoroughbred racing facility, which draws people from throughout the state of Texas. The showground features live entertainment from national touring country and rock acts.

Berry Center
Houston Family Arts Center
Houston’s Center Stage Theater
Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College-CyFair, located on Barker Cypress at the intersection of West Road, is host to the area’s fourth county branch library. Visit the Harris County website for a list of locations for other library branches in or near the Cy-Fair area.

Many of the nation’s diverse religious sects have facilities in the Cy-Fair area. Among the local denominations: Copperfield Church, First Metropolitan Church, Jersey Village Baptist Church, Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church, The House of Hope, The Church Without Walls, Metropolitan Baptist Church – Fry Road, The Foundry United Methodist Church, Prince of Peace Catholic Community

Cypress Fairbanks ISD offers several opportunities for individuals and businesses to get involved in the schools. Contact CFISD Partners in Education for more information about getting involved.
There are several establishments that can always use a helping hand: Cy-Fair Serves,Cypress Assistance Ministries, Reach Unlimited, Inc., Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, and CyFair Serves

Transportation in the Cypress Fairbanks area is supported by Bush Intercontinental Airport, two freeways and a tollway.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located just down the Sam Houston Tollway from Cy-Fair. Most local residents and businesses are only a twenty-minute drive from the terminal buildings.

The Port of Houston is the nation’s third largest ocean port is located 25 miles southeast of the Cy-Fair area.

Major commercial rail lines in the north Houston region include Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads. Amtrak includes Houston in its national passenger service network.

Twenty eight park and ride routes are provided by Houston’s Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (METRO) 25 Park and Ride lots. The Northwest Station and the Cypress Park & Ride located on U.S. Highway 290 offers a nearby alternative for automobile commuters.
METRORail; a fast, convenient way to travel to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District and Texas Medical Center.