Apartments in Spring, TX Near Mercer Arboretum: What CW Cypresswood Offers

November 13, 2026 · Neighborhood guides

Explore a tranquil pathway amid lush, diverse greenery in Boyce's arboretum.

CW Cypresswood at 708 East Cypresswood Drive in Spring, TX is 4.1 miles from Mercer Arboretum — about an 8-minute drive. The community offers one, two, and three-bedroom homes with resort-style amenities including a pool with grilling stations, an on-site dog park, a 24-hour fitness center, and gated access, all connected directly to I-45, Grand Parkway 99, and Beltway 8.

At a glance

CW Cypresswood is located at 708 East Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77373.
Mercer Arboretum is 4.1 miles away — about an 8-minute drive.
Mercer Botanic Gardens is also 4.1 miles away — about a 9-minute drive.
Cypress Creek Bike & Hike Trail is 3.4 miles out — about a 9-minute drive.
Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center is 3.8 miles away — about an 8-minute drive.
Floor plans: one, two, and three-bedroom homes with oversized walk-in closets.
On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, private theater, coworking space, and dog park.
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is 3.5 miles away — about a 9-minute drive.

Mercer Arboretum and What's Around It

Mercer Arboretum, rated 4.9 on Google, is one of the most-used green spaces in this part of Harris County. The trails run through native plant collections and wooded sections that hold up year-round. At 8 minutes from CW Cypresswood, it is accessible for routine visits without advance planning.

Right alongside it, Mercer Botanic Gardens covers additional ground with cultivated garden sections and walking paths. Both sites share the same general location and are operated by Harris County Precinct 4 — worth knowing if you want to visit one after the other on the same trip.

If trails are the main draw, the Cypress Creek Bike & Hike Trail is 3.4 miles from the property, also about 9 minutes. It's rated 4.9 and runs along Cypress Creek through a wooded corridor. Timber Lane Hike & Bike Trail is 3.7 miles out at the same drive time — rated 4.8. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, 3.8 miles and 8 minutes away, adds a nature center component if you want something more structured alongside the trail access.

For residents with dogs, the community has an on-site dog park. Bibi & Mini-Me Bush Dog Park, rated 4.7, is 3.5 miles away — about 8 minutes — for days when a larger off-leash space makes sense.

The Property: What CW Cypresswood Actually Includes

The outdoor spaces here are shaded by mature trees that run through the landscaping on and around the property. The resort-style pool has grilling stations built in, so outdoor cooking and pool time can happen in the same spot. The courtyard has fire pits and seating for evenings when the pool isn't the goal.

The fitness center is open 24 hours a day. The private movie theater is an on-site amenity — not a streaming setup in a lounge, but a dedicated screening room. The coworking space includes a three-room conference configuration, and select floor plans include oversized patios, balconies, or private yards for additional outdoor space at the unit level.

Every home has in-unit washer/dryer and oversized walk-in closets. Storage units are available for residents who need more space beyond the unit. Package lockers handle deliveries. Valet trash is included. Gated access and on-site management and maintenance round out the practical side.

Two and three-bedroom plans include a room that can be configured as a dedicated home office, with the on-site coworking space as an additional workspace option.

Commutes From This Location

Spring's highway infrastructure is what makes this corridor work for employment access. CW Cypresswood connects directly to I-45, Grand Parkway 99, and Beltway 8, which means the drive to most major employers in the Spring and Woodlands area runs under 15 minutes.

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is 3.5 miles from the property — about 9 minutes. Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital is 3.9 miles out, also 9 minutes. BMC North Hospital is 4 miles and 11 minutes. St. Luke's Health Springwoods Village Hospital is 4.8 miles and 11 minutes.

For technology and corporate employment, Hewlett Packard Enterprise is 5.4 miles from CW Cypresswood — an 11-minute drive. H-E-B Foods Office WTC is 6.7 miles, about 11 minutes. Woodlands Oaks Hospital is 6.2 miles and 9 minutes.

Further north, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is 9.9 miles and about 13 minutes. Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital is 11.5 miles and 15 minutes. St. Luke's Health Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands is 12 miles and 15 minutes.

The Beltway 8 connection expands reach south toward the Energy Corridor without requiring I-45 for the full route — a practical alternative when the main corridor is congested.

Day-to-Day Proximity

Most errands along this corridor require a short drive, and several key spots are close to the property.

CVS Pharmacy is 1 mile from CW Cypresswood. Cypresswood Pharmacy and Compounding, rated 5.0 with 133 reviews, is 2.2 miles away and covers more specialized pharmacy needs. Ararat International Supermarket, 2.3 miles out and rated 4.7, adds an international grocery selection.

Topgolf Spring is 0.7 miles from the property — close enough for an unplanned evening outing. Wunsche Bros. Cafe & Saloon, 2 miles away and rated 4.9 with over 20,000 reviews, is the most-reviewed restaurant in Old Town Spring and one of the more consistent dinner options in the area. The Mad Hatter Wine is 2 miles out for a quieter evening.

For coffee, Purefi Coffee Roasters is 2.1 miles away, rated 5.0 with 170 reviews. Zeugma Art Bites is 2.2 miles out, rated 4.9. Haus of Innergy Fitness Center is 1.5 miles from the community for gym access off-site.

Devonshire Recreation Center, a community rec center rated 4.6, is 1.8 miles and about 6 minutes out. Lents Family Park East is 2.5 miles and 6 minutes away. Liberty Park is 3.2 miles and 7 minutes out.

Events Worth Noting

Several recurring events run near this part of Spring. Lotería Night at El Refu Seafood 6, 6 miles from the property, runs every Thursday. Sunday Funday at Woodlands Art and Craft in The Woodlands — 10.1 miles out — is a weekly series on Sundays. The Dickens on Cypress Creek Christmas Market at Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center, 6.3 miles from CW Cypresswood, is a local holiday-season market.

For current pricing, floor plan availability, and to schedule a tour at CW Cypresswood, visit the leasing office at 708 East Cypresswood Drive or the property website.

Frequently asked questions

apartments in Spring, TX near Mercer Arboretum?

CW Cypresswood at 708 East Cypresswood Drive in Spring, TX is 4.1 miles from Mercer Arboretum — about an 8-minute drive. The community offers one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans with a resort-style pool, dog park, 24-hour fitness center, and gated access.

How far is CW Cypresswood from Mercer Arboretum?

Mercer Arboretum is 4.1 miles from CW Cypresswood, about an 8-minute drive. Mercer Botanic Gardens is at the same distance, approximately 9 minutes away.

What other trails and parks are near CW Cypresswood in Spring, TX?

Cypress Creek Bike & Hike Trail is 3.4 miles away — about 9 minutes. Timber Lane Hike & Bike Trail is 3.7 miles and 9 minutes out. Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center is 3.8 miles and 8 minutes from the property.

What amenities does CW Cypresswood offer?

CW Cypresswood has a resort-style pool with grilling stations, a 24-hour fitness center, a private movie theater, a three-room coworking and conference space, an outdoor courtyard with fire pits, an on-site dog park, in-unit washer/dryer, package lockers, valet trash, and gated access.