The growing community of Missouri City is primarily located in Fort Bend County, stretching into Harris County. Area youth receive a quality education in the Fort Bend Independent School District, and private PreK-12 schools and institutions of higher education readily available close to home. The selection of housing covers a wide range of styles, sizes, and prices to accommodate every taste and budget. New homes are abundant throughout the area in lovely subdivisions that include Quail Valley, Lake Olympia, Hunter's Glen, and Sienna Plantation. Boasting an award-winning Parks & Recreation Department, the city claims the county's largest and most extensive park system. Newcomers will find miles of trails, a 250-acre regional park, a public boat ramp, and opportunities for a myriad of outdoor activities. In addition to monthly special events, the department oversees elaborate celebrations and festivities.