Such a fun spot to walk around!! It's absolutely beautiful. The water feature is so cool and refreshing to walk by :) read more

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It was an almost too perfect Sunday afternoon, and I had a lot on mind, so during my usual run around Rice U, I made a detour over to Hermann Park for a little exploration. A sea of families blanketed over the green lawn surrounding the Reflection Pool and Miller Outdoor Theatre. Children were running through the spouting water by the Pioneer Monument, couples were paddle boating on McGovern Lake ... and I couldn't keep my big hungry eyes off the ice cream cart. Should I--or shouldn't I?! I didn't. This park has almost everything you need for a fun and almost free day: site seeing, the Houston Zoo, train rides, shows at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, HMNS, a hike and bike trail, Thai Chi lessons, Chinese Gardens, and--best of all--relaxing. Before your next visit, visit the Hermann Park Conservancy site for event schedules and a little history lesson on how the park came to be a 445-acre urban landmark. Here's a helpful "101 Fun Things In Hermann Park." http://www.hermannpark.org/101_fun_things.htm And *please* be sure to pick up after yourself if you partake in a picnic or even a popsicle or two. I saw too much trash--plastic bags, ice cream wrappers--just tumbling past people who didn't have a care in the world. I got quite the quad workout picking up after others. I have zero tolerance for littering but understand there are some lazy folks out there who won't go out searching for a trashcan--but Hermann Park has plenty, so there are no excuses! I even noticed a lot more trash blown over to Rice U's campus. That just saddens me. Also check out their webbie for volunteer opportunities, info on preserving the park and their membership program. read more

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What a huge park! As a nature lover, who wouldn't enjoy seeing different segments of this park? One moment, you are surrounded by water fountains and the next a golf course area and tons of trees. There is a thriving wildlife population of local birds, fish, squirrels, and turtles! I was beyond amazed that such a vibrant, lush nature spot was so close to the downtown area. I would highly recommend going for a walk or a bike ride in this park! read more

Hermann Park is truly a 5 star park in Houston. A free large open park with plenty of free parking and a variety of different things to do and places to go. There is something for everyone! There are plenty of things to do but some of my favorites are the train ride that brings you around the park and the Miller outdoor theater area which is great day and night. Other favorites: picnics with friends and pets a day at the zoo visiting the gardens and the museum of natural science lunch at Pinewood Cafe while watching the paddle boats wandering around the park to find some cool hidden treasures I'm so glad that the zoo area has a new restaurant, Pinewood Cafe, so there is a great place to grab a meal. I can now make a whole afternoon of wandering around the park. If you haven't been to the park recently, check it out. There's so much to see and do. Also, look for the "Portable Trojan Bear" - one of my favorite hidden treasures in the park. read more

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Houstonians - we are so lucky to have this gorgeous park to explore right in the middle of the city! More than 400 acres of greenspace and attractions! Don't miss the Jogging Trail, McGovern Lake, Bayou Parkland, Brays Bayou, the Japanese Garden, the Sam Houston monument, the Jones Reflection Pool, and more! The zoo is also in the park (not free). Also, make sure to check out an event at the Miller Outdoor Theatre! They have a ton of fun free events, especially in the summer! I've been to movie screenings (Jaws!!) and a Grease Sing-Along that were really fun! (Take a box of wine, some snacks, and a blanket and enjoy a free movie in the park with friends!) The theater has restrooms (that are pretty clean!) and a concession stand! read more

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This was on my list of places to check out for awhile now. I kept neglecting it since it was just right next to me. WOW! How could I be missing all of this??? I knew this area had a golf course, the zoo, and the HMNS within it but that was just the beginning. I had always heard about the miller outdoor theater but never knew it laid smack dab in the middle of this park. That place is free all year long as I saw people standing in line to get free tickets. I will be joining them in the future. This place also has a japanese garden which was very relaxing to stroll through and gaze in it's peaceful beauty. There's also a red train that drives around the park for the kiddos along with many picnic areas. I noticed a lot of families near the "Houston Monument" which basically was a mini version of the Washington Monument with a mini Arc de Triomphe with Sam Houston sitting a top of it. If you continue towards Hotel Zaza you will notice three gorgeous fountains. These fountains are called the Mecom Fountains and I find Brides taking their wedding photos here all the time. I continued my walk through the park and there are random gazebos and columns to take pictures with. There's even a lake with ducks to feed and paddle boats. Now on to the working out aspect of this place. The trail around it is roughly 3 miles from what I've heard. This day I was just scouting but I have not yet ran this area but I will definitely add this to my rice route for my marathon training once the weather cools down. I saw some cyclists but the trails are small. If you want to train hills the hills surrounding the miller outdoor theater would be perfect. I wish I could give this place 10 stars for both aspects. Simply the best thing Houston has to offer. A must see for ANYONE!!! read more

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Came for the paddle boat experience! You purchase tickets at the gift shop then head to get in line! Super easy process and fun activity to do with the family or date! Highly recommended read more

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A beautiful park in the middle of the museum district, zoo, shopping, etc. This park also has a free botanical garden with beautiful flowers, human rights statues and a large lawn. As it is summer, try to go in the morning or evening as it is extremely humid. I really enjoy going to this park often and love the way it is designed, it is so pretty and peaceful. I absolutely recommend it to anyone, stop by, have a picnic and enjoy! read more

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Cool place for everyone! People all over Houston go there to relax and just enjoy the peaceful environment lots of trees and water !!! Lots of cool activity's around !!! Love it ! read more

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The park , the trail , the zoo and museums and hotel Zaza is nearby it's a great place for photos. Nice trail and the lake near the zoo and play ground it is the nice. they use to canoe at the lake. Uhmm over all the location is everything for this park. You can literally spend the whole day in that area. Example if you have a doctors visit you can go to that park and then museum and the zoo it's all nearby after the doctors visit. Supercool right. The restrooms wasn't open today so that's the only reason it Didn't get a 5 I had to drive to chevron because due to the new guidelines memorial Herman wouldn't even let me in too use the bathroom that was the only reason the park didn't get a 5 read more

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Fantastic nook within the larger Hermann park. It has various sections each of which is unique to explore and experience. We loved the Quiet and peaceful ambience and stayed for an hour gently soaking it in The rose garden was fabulous and so was the Asian sectional. Will definitely recommend this to all read more

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Love going to this park it is amazing and it was my first time going to the on the the paddle and you can take amazing pictures. Friendly park and relaxing I love going here read more

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A favourite Park . A much needed respite from Concrete. In the heart of the city . Always a good choice . There's the zoo Japanese gardens read more

Beautiful park overall. Big walking areas with lots of space. Long enough for a stroll or a run. Bike rental spots convenient located. The most gorgeous big trees everywhere. Garden areas well maintained. Great for couples, families, kids, and pet owners. I can see myself planning a run, biking, and picnics here. Parking was easy and free. Will be back more regularly. read more

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Love this park! I can save whole day to explore every part of this part, including the museum! read more

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The perfect place for a walk in the park and then some. Situated in the museum district, the park is affixed to the Houston Zoo, Hermann Golf Course and museums. Within the park itself is Miller Outdoor Theater, the Japanese garden, a train for the little ones, playgrounds, ponds and all the ducks, squirrels, turtles and nutria you could dream for. The park hosts many different festivals throughout the year. There are food trucks that regularly make stops at and around the park. Parking can be difficult as the zoo brings in a lot of attention, and they took out the large parking lot and replaced it with more greenery. They have paddle boats you can rent to scoot around the big pond. There are also a few different fountains around the park. It's a great place a for a walk, or a family outing. read more

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Gorgeous park for wandering! While visiting Houston, this came up as a point of interest and I am very glad that I went. It is sort of like the Central Park of Houston. Not quite as big, but still very sizable. There are paddle boats for rent on the lake, several monuments for photo ops, a mini train ride for children, a peaceful Japanese garden, and the Houston Zoo is enclosed inside as well. It is a quick Metrorail ride from the downtown too (20 minutes or so). read more

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Awesome park with plenty of things to see and do. Initially we had heard about this park from my brother who had been in Houston a few days earlier and had mentioned of seeing a big park with a train going thru. So naturally, we had to go check it out for ourselves! Things to note... -Train rides are $3.25 and you gotta buy tickets at the main station -They got pedal boat rentals on the lake for $11 per half hour ~ first time trying this out, super fun yet tiring. 30 minutes seems short, but not sure you'd wanna be pedaling around much more than that -TONS of places to stroll and wonder ~ we had passed by a Japanese garden, some monuments, a large rectangular fountain with an obelisk tower which seemed to mimic the Washington Monument, etc The only thing that bothered me was it was difficult to find somewhere to park. Being the massive park that it was we had to circle back and once we entered the lot we only found it to be full. Anyways, definitely worth a stop if you find yourself in Houston. 'Til next time, cheers! 158/365 read more

Favorite park in Houston. There's so much to do here! - Miller shows - FREE shows that occur on weekends usually in the summer. You can come early that same day to get a free ticket to get covered seating or sit on the hill. Depending on the show, it can get busy here even when it's scorching hot outside. - Paddleboating - for about $10 you can enjoy 30 min paddling the small lake here. Fun, but the lake is small. Stay away from the splash zone where the fountain is in the middle of the lake. Only open on weekends. - Walking trails - It will take about an hour to walk through all of the trails here. - Japanese festival is held here every April. It's small but check it out if you're in the area. - HMNS and the Houston Zoo - both are connected to the ends of park, so if it's cooler out definitely check out the park once you're done with the museums. The park is inside the museum district so there are other museums nearby including the Health Museum (great for kids, right across from Centennial gardens), Children's Museum, and MFAH a couple of blocks away. - Centennial garden - Free, open till 7p during the summer and 5p throughout the year. Really nice garden including a manmade spiral hill with a waterfall, sculptures, rose garden, and food gardens. - Japanese garden - Another nice garden that is free. This one is on the other end of the park by the reflecting pool. Beautiful bridges and flowers depending on which month you are here. - Great spot for nice photos! I've seen proposals, engagement shots, and graduation pics happen here. Parking can get very busy especially during summer Miller shows. It can get packed! I like parking at the centennial gardens lot. I've never seen anyone get towed or ticketed parking there. It's usually easier to get in and out of compared to the main lot, but it is smaller than the main lot by the Houston Zoo. read more

A really nice place worth checking out behind the art and natural science museums down in Houston. I relied on google maps to not get us lost. The gardens are beautiful and filled with exotic plants I would never see north of the mason dixon line. Me: "Look, a cactus!" Nope, it was an aloe plant. . . . Magnolia trees! Other plants that I thought were cacti. Really neat waterfalls and stairs covered with water falls. Statues. Copious amounts of sunshine and trees. An ice cream truck is conveniently parked just outside near the entrance. We thoroughly wandered the place. There's also an enormous golf course surrounding the area that's easy to veer off by accident towards. Came across some lovely Japanese gardens. Deeper inside there's an outdoor theater, a large pond with paddle boats and a cafe that sells soft beverages, snacks, and beer and wine. Most important part. Second most important part, exotic ducks and geese that I don't see regularly in New York. These suckers were HUGE. And their wattles! I highly recommend taking a stroll through and at least making it to that duck and paddle boat pond. read more

Put this on your Top 5 Things to do with your Kids in Houston List!! We had an amazing afternoon here. Paddle boats, train rides, countless play scapes, ducks, japanese zen garden, open areas, the zoo, sculptures, art installations, a cafe, you name it, it was here. Park close to the conservancy entrance so you can hop the train. Buy the hop on hop off pass as there are many stops throughout the park where you can hop off an play and then hop back on to the next stop. We didn't do this and wished we had! The paddle boats are super cheap for 30 minutes too and they seat $4 for that $10 price. What a steal. You'll have a great time exploring this park, it's gigantic! read more

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Hermann Park is awesome, so if you need to mentally recalculate the review as five stars you are free to do so, however the Park gets dinged a star each for (-1) Houston chubbies not being able to sustain Little Big's, no matter how hard I tried on my own initiative to eat them out of the red and into the black, because this location was more preferable for a lunch than the original and (-1) there are too many people around and that significantly reduces the size of my space bubble that I have been deluded into believing exists the longer I live in Houston .... this was basically like being back in NYC at rush hour on the subway. Just with less groping. Miller Outdoor Theatre is the big, fancy draw for a cheap date out on the town - and it doubles as something cool you can show your out-of-towner family and friends. The Japanese Garden exists to provide you a little peace and quiet in these dark times, when so many people are out and about in the rest of the areas, the entry is somewhat bottlenecked here to keep out too much of the riff-raff. When you have been doing other things for too long, sometimes you just want to look at a zebra and a giraffe. Well, the zoo has that covered. HMNS also has looking at other cool things covered as well - although statistically you run a very high risk of some unattended street urchin smearing mustard and/or ketchup on your clothes as he runs by you and of course the parents are nowhere to be found - so try to avoid HMNS at traditional meal times if you can. There is a lot to do here. You are missing out on a quintessential part of Houston if you have lived here for at least a month or you have an extra afternoon here in the city while on a vacation and you do not visit the park. Remember to wear sunscreen. read more

I'll start off by saying that Hermann Park is the best park in Houston. In the center of the park, there is McGovern Lake. You can rent pedal boats for the lake and children can fish from the lake. At one point there was a Little Bigs overlooking the lake's western shore. Unfortunately, weekday foot traffic was not high enough to keep it open. Steps away from McGovern Lake is a reflection pool. Beside the reflection pool is the Japanese Garden. The Hermann Park Railroad traverses most of the park. It costs three dollars for a train ride or you can pay more for a ticket to ride all day. You can also (pay to) be engineer for a day. It's a park so there are paths and trails all around including a two mile jogging trail. And again, it's a park, so its home to non humans. Birds, squirrels, and turtles seem to be the most prominent non humans in the park. Most of the animals in the park have little or no fear of humans. One time at the park, at least 10 ducks followed (chased?) me around. Sorry ducks, I didn't have food on me. The park is also home to Miller Outdoor Theatre.The amphitheatre has 1700 seats plus a huge lawn area for additional seating. A huge variety of shows are given here. Everything from classic movies to performances by the Houston Symphony. And best of all, all shows are free! Although free, some performances do require the advance pick up of free tickets for covered seating. The lawn area never requires tickets. An added bonus of the amphitheatre is the hill it is built upon. Or should I say, the hill that was built, that it was built upon. The hill is always filled with people running up, running down, relaxing on, rolling down, and even flipping down it. Rolling down hills is always fun, but one day I'll have to try flipping down. Other parts of the park include the Garden Center, a playground, and an area near Brays Bayou that most people probably don't know about. I think the Hermann Park Conservancy is trying to fix this by better connecting this area. So far, they are building a trail under MacGregor Way (where people normally drive like it's a freeway) to connect both sides of the park. Unfortunately, a lot of trees have been cut down in this area. Hopefully more will be planted after construction is done. The Houston Zoo, Hermann Park Golf Course, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science surround the park. If I was going to give a complaint about the park, it would be the parking. Parking lots fill up fast on weekends. Also, the city has decided to put parking meters on most of the streets around and near Hermann Park. Fortunately for the parking situation, there is a Hermann Park light rail stop. Best park in Houston. read more

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Two ducks kept following me for no apparent reason. I was scared for my life. Other than that, this park was beautiful with lots of attractions for its visitors. read more

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"OHH NO... THE NUTRIA ATTACKED MY BABY!" At Hermann Park yesterday, it was easy to imagine those words coming from a frantic momma or dog owner. At the park's lake, those giant water rats have multiplied and are fearless of people! The cause of these nutria issues probably stem from no natural predators in this city park and a HUGE case of mistaken identity. THESE CREATURES ARE NOT OTTERS! DO NOT HAND-FEED THEM, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Nutria are an INVASIVE and TERRITORIAL species of RODENTS. They carry a large number of diseases, pathogens, parasites, and infections. See those big orange teeth and ugly sharp claws? Nutria have been known to be aggressive and can tear you up! Walking beside the lake, my bulldog Cleatus and I had a personal encounter with ELEVEN nutria waiting on the trail. Yes, I counted all 11 of those ugly rodents. An older well-fed one approached us from the side and came within a couple feet of Cleatus. Luckily, I noticed that fat nutria in time and got us out of there before my dog attempted to make a new friend. In addition to nutria proliferation, I noticed a ridiculous number of pigeons pooping all over the place. (I'll spare you my rant on the dangers of pigeon pathogens.) Also worth noting was encounters with a regular rat, a sick-looking squirrel, and an enormous floating dead carp. I'll admit that the park looks beautiful overall.. but my experience the last couple visits has been NOTHING SHORT OF NASTY! read more

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What a huge Park in such a enormous history all around the park. You've got Miller Outdoor Theatre which hosts hundreds of shows a year for free. You've got the splash water pad over by the pond the Chinese Water Garden the Rose Garden and also the train. Quite a lot to do to fill up your day and for a great price ... read more

Hermann Park is by far the best urban park in Houston. I ride my bike through it every day on my way to school, so I know the park quite well. Hermann Park has some of the weirdest most awesome ducks you'll ever see. And all kinds of other birds and animals. There is an egret that lives there and he will occasionally land on pedal boats and try to catch fish while people are paddling around the lake. There is also a duck with an afro hairdo. And there are some nutrais who live in the lake (funky beaverlike swimming rodents). Hermann Park has some of the best photo opportunities in Houston, and there are always people there walking (yes, walking! Even in the heat and humidity). Check out some of my photos of Hermann Park: http://tinyurl.com/3df42g read more

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When I first came to Texas for a job interview, I wandered around the Houston area to get a feel for the city. My favorite part about my weekend exploration was Hermann Park. One year later, I still find myself frequenting this park and my enjoying lazy weekend afternoons here. How much do I love this park? I have been living in Huntsville for 9 months now, and I have driven myself here at least 5 times already. Why do I love this park so much? Large areas of green grasses, endless people (and dog) watching, countless poofy quinceanera dresses, perfect picnic opportunities, sidewalks for running, beautiful gardens, lake and ducks, children rolling down green hills, and fake Washington Monument. I would place Hermann Park high on my list of favorite parks, if not at the highest. It's a place within the city to get away from the city. read more

Awesome place. I only got to check out a small portion of it, but just what I saw was pretty nice. A Lincolnish-memorial area with a long rectangular pond and walkways, an outdoor lake with paddle-boats - great place to picnic and basket, an amphitheater with a lawn on a hill and also covered theatre seating, a park trolley-train that you can ride traveling throughout the park, and to top it off a Japanese Garden with buildings, vases, streams, and bridges. It's pretty expansive and had plenty of parking areas. Pretty cool place; great for the family or just hanging out and taking a walk. read more

This park is great. It's right in the middle of the city and perfect for hanging out, picnics, or just go for a walk or jog. Very family friendly and clean with various benches placed here and there. The grounds are kept well and in walking distance to various attractions like the zoo, Japanese gardens, and the Centennial Gardens as well as various museums. It's often a popular setting for people getting professional, on-location photos done. There are Pokestops scattered throughout the grounds so you will see some people (who still play) playing. The only problems: - Parking can be an issue, especially if there's an event (like at the Miller Outdoor Theatre) or on weekends - There isn't much lighting at night like around the lake and the reflection pool, so perhaps it's not very visitor friendly once the sun sets if you venture away from the Outdoor Theatre and more populated areas. I'm not sure if it's because the lamps went out and they never fixed them, but they are largely never on whenever I visit at night, even by the walkways/trails. read more

We stumbled upon Hermann Park after a nice little visit to the Museum of Fine Art. What a find! It had all the makings of a perfect park: - A MINI TRAIN - an amphitheater - lots of green space - paddle boats - swings - a snack shop - covered picnic spaces - a small lake and ponds, complete with bridges - and a mini Washington Monument Pro tip for the train: If you want to ride the rails for free, you can get on at any stop other than the main station (Kinder Station). We got on at the MD Anderson stop and rode almost the entire track for free (about a 15 min ride). The ride was really scenic and we got a tour of the whole park! read more

Hermann Park is one the best city park in Houston, TX. Although it's not as full of trees as Memorial Park or modern like Discovery Green with doggy designated area, but it does have the perks of Miller Outdoor Theater, Houston Zoo, boating on the lake, Reflection Pool, the nice view of Houston Medical Center and Museum District, and most of all the under appreciated Japanese Garden. Although most Houstonians live in the suburbia, the families and friends still make time to drive to here to have a picnic, let the kids play with the fountains to cool themselves off in the hot Houston summer, or simply come and enjoy a free show at Miller Outdoor Theater. On a beautiful sunny weekend, take your family out here for a picnic, your whole family will have a blast. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go in Houston. I only recently discovered how cool this park really is. I am lucky and live close enough to ride my bike. The reflecting pool is the perfect place to take a quick picnic and just relax and take in the people watching, bird watching, and low bustle of the city. Although you are minutes from the very busy medical center and downtown, you wouldn't know it. It's like Houston's own mini Central Park. Not only is there the park and walking trails, but there of course is the zoo and the Miller Outdoor Theatre. The Miller Outdoor Theatre offers many free events! From the symphony to live musicals and concerts (AND ITS FREE!!!). I would recommend bringing a great blanket, cheese, wine, and you have yourself a movie perfect date! Also you are just within steps of Houston Natural history Museum and the art museums! On a nice day this place will be swarming...parking can be tricky but I have never had a lot of trouble finding a space. It is truly a little gem we have. Take advantage! read more

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To me, Hermann Park is the perfect example of not needing to travel far from home for a day of fun, outdoorsy shenanigans. I've loved making use of all the neat features of Hermann Park, and I highly recommend a visit. What does one do at Hermann Park besides people-watch and sport athleisure? Glad you asked. On my visits, I have done (or wish I had done) the following: - catch a show at the Miller Outdoor Theatre -sprint up the hill of Miller Outdoor Theatre, panting in a way that concerns other patrons -observe (or join) one of the fitness/yoga groups -walk or run any of the shaded trails near the golf course -paddleboat -walk around the lake and monument -explore the Centennial Rose Garden -get lost in the new Japanese Garden - grab a bite at the little cafe near the lake -volunteer to plant new flora or clean up the park I've always found the park to be quite lively, clean, and simply beautiful. Everyone is super friendly. If you go through at night, you may encounter the occasional homeless person (fun fact: this happens at most parks), but again, treat people like people and all is well. Love love love walking this park and I hope to enjoy it for quite some time. #HTownVicious read more

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I love coming here and taking time to myself. On a nice day you can really sit back and enjoy the scenery and people watching. Its close to Miller Outdoor Theater, Museum of Natural Science, and the Rice Univ running track. Hop on the rail and get around wherever you want around the medical center and downtown! A definite stop for outdoor lovers! If you see a guy on a white road bike wave him the middle finger because its probably me. Every day I realize Houston is a lot more awesome than the day before it! read more

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A very large park which has many amazing features, including a free Japanese garden (very beautiful), a lake with turtles and many types of birds, and a reflection pool! You might even see my cat walking #isawmuffincat read more

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This was a pleasant park to sit and relax by while you can watch life go by or contemplate life. There were a decent amount of people around, but even with all of them, there's enough space to find your own little nook to do your own thing. read more

Hermann Park... It has it all. From the Miller Outdoor Theater to the Hermann Park Golf Course... from McGovern Lake and its paddle boats to the Japanese Gardens and the reflecting pool... And don't forget the Zoo neatly dropped in the middle or the museums that line the north side of the park. There has never been a place that had so much to offer and was so accessible. Go for a walk or bike ride on the shaded oak paths. Enjoy a breath of fresh air in the middle of the hubbub of the Texas Medical Center and the Museum District. Take in the art work, enjoy the serenity, have a picnic, or just relax and watch the people go by. It's the place to be. read more

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Our son loves to the train! We probably go once a month. On busy days recommend avoiding parking by zoo lots. Limited passenger pickup at the 3 designated stops. If you do hop on you will need to ride to the main station to pay. Can buy same day and advance tickets. read more

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Home to some of Houston's most peaceful and scenic atmospheres. There's an abundance of activities for all age groups: strolling along the serene Japanese Tea Gardens, kayaking (which I have yet to do - but it's on my Houston bucket list and I recommend checking it out), picnics on the lush green grass, catching a show at Miller Outdoor Theater (be sure to pack a picnic and blanket!). There's so much to do here and I love it any time of year. It's a local favorite spot and should definitely be on every visitor's itinerary! read more