DISCOVERY GREEN
1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010 DIRECTIONS
Since 2008
Here’s The Deal:
Discovery Green is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds and workers, residents, and visitors alike. It is a beautiful, vibrant 12-acre park located in downtown Houston. Discovery Green features a lake, bandstands, and venues for public performances, a playground, two dog runs, and multiple recreational lawns. The Jones Lawn is the park’s largest green space at Discovery Green park, providing ample space for major events or pick-up sports. At Discovery Green park, The Lake House offers fast, casual, family-friendly food, with views of Kinder lake and the jones lawn. Discovery Green has spaces for private and public events.
SPECIALTY:
Iconic Interactive Fountain, Water Gardens, Kids Playground, Stone Benches, Botanical Gardens, Green Space, Reading Room, Picnic and Fitness Areas, Greeny, Cafe, Fountains, Walking Trails, Lighting, Restaurant, Event Lawn, Boating, Shelters & Pond
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BUFFALO BAYOU PARK
1800 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77019 DIRECTIONS
Since 2015
Here’s The Deal:
Buffalo Bayou Park is one of the most beautiful urban parks in Houston. It is a 160-acre green space that lies west of downtown Houston. The park has beautiful gardens, native landscaping, hike and bike trails, paddle craft, bike rentals, public art, a creative nature play area, and two visitor centers. The 2-acre park consists of separate play areas for large and small dogs, a pond where dogs can swim freely, and dog washing areas. Buffalo Bayou Park is the perfect place for visitors to picnic, relax and enjoy outdoor activities. The park features a treehouse with a climbing net and a picnic pavilion.
SPECIALTY:
Stone Benches, Picnic Area, Volleyball, Bridges, Greeny Fields, Shelter, Cycling, Open Space, Hiking, Parking, Bike, and Walking Trails, Kids Ground, Playground, Fountains, Statues, Sculptures, Jogging, Basketball & Garden
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ALEXANDER DEUSSEN PARK
12303 Sonnier Street, Houston, TX 77044 DIRECTIONS
Since 1956
Here’s The Deal:
Alexander Deussen Park is an excellent picnic spot located in Houston. It has 309-acres of parkland. The park has a 2.5-mile jogging trail has an asphalt surface with exercise equipment along the way. The park has many outstanding features that include a lake with boating, tennis courts, and play areas. Alexander Deussen Park is an ideal destination to hang out with your friends, families and generally meet up in all sizes of groups. The park has 230 cement picnic tables available, in which some are handicap accessible.
SPECIALTY:
Splash Pad, Fitness Places, Senior Center With Daily Activities, Fountains, Pavilions, Walking and Bike Trails, Stone Benches, Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, Multi-Purpose Fields, Outdoor Events, Baseball Fields, Dog-Friendly, Greeny Areas, Picnics, Swings, Restrooms, Slides, Water Gazebo & Shelters