Walk in the Park

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Description

Cities are primarily known by their skylines, the most defining feature of their urban souls. However, a great park provides a verdant escape from the cement, steel and glass hardness of urban life.

Houston is blessed to have a  number of green spaces to enjoy during the six annual months of supremely beautiful weather. Each one provides a different experience for its visitors. From the physical challenges of Memorial, to Discovery Green’s urban grandeur, these parks provide a little something for everyone.

Houston Parks & Green Spaces

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas  77010
http://www.discoverygreen.com
@discoverygreen

Eleanor Tinsley Park

500 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas  77002

Hermann Park

6201 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, Texas  77030
http://hermannpark.org
@HermannPark

Market Square Park

301 Milam
Houston, Texas  77002
http://marketsquarepark.com
@MarketSquarePrk

Memorial Park

6501 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas  77007
http://www.memorialparkconservancy.org
@MemorialPark

Sam Houston Park

1100 Bagby
Houston, Texas  77002
http://www.heritagesociety.org
@heritagesociety

Sabine Promenade

Sabine St. between Memorial Drive & Alley Pkwy.
Houston, TX 77002
http://www.buffalobayou.org
@buffalobayou

Sesquicentennial Park

400 Texas Avene
Houston, Texas  77002
www.sesquicentennialpark.org

Tranquility Park

400 Rusk Street
Houston, Texas 77002

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