Houston is such a sprawling city with busy highways and an amazing downtown, that it can be easy to forget about the great park system. When you need to get out and enjoy a bit of nature, the City of Houston has a webpage set up to help you find the perfect outdoor spot for […]
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The Hidden Gem of Levy Park
I’ll bet many Houstonians have been somewhere near Levy Park recently – catching a film at Edward’s Greenway, shopping or dining in the Upper Kirby area. However, most people have no idea about the fantastic little oasis of Levy Park tucked back behind the apartment complexes, business buildings and restaurants that pack down Richmond on […]
Chill out at Market Square Park
Market Square Park is one of Downtown Houston’s best kept secrets. It’s just about 10 blocks away from the wildly popular Discovery Green, but it has a completely different personality. Market Square Park started as Congress Square in 1836. A few years later it was renamed to the Market Square. It had 3 City Hall buildings, […]
Hermann Park is Looking Good at 100 Years!
Have you been to Hermann Park recently? This 100 year park is having some work done… and she is looking great! To celebrate the 100 year anniversary, public art is popping up all over the park. There is the Boogie Woogie stick house, the Mound Town train tunnel, the big pink Dillidiidae, the round Wind […]