Founded in 1974, The Woodlands is the #2 best-selling, master-planned community in the U.S. Located just 27 miles from north Houston, the country's fourth-largest city, The Woodlands carefully integrates a range of recreational amenities, residential neighborhoods, commercial office spaces, retail shops, entertainment venues and more in a naturally beautiful setting. In fact, 28% of The Woodlands is dedicated to green space, including parks, pathways, open spaces, golf courses and forest preserves. It's the perfect blend of nature with today's modern conveniences for everyone.