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    Sam Houston Park

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    USS Houston monument
    Joe K.

    Sam Houston Park is a special place for me. My Grandfather was a sailor on the USS Houston CA-30 during World War II and there is a memorial to the brave men who both died during its sinking during the battle of the Sunda Straight and to those who survived, most who became prisoners of war of the Japanese. I was in attendance many years ago for one of the memorial services that occur every year during the reunions of the surviving crew members and the next generations. So it was a great honor to be able to come to Sam Houston Park and spend a few minutes reflecting and honoring the crew of the USS Houston. The park is spacious with lots of activities and learning opportunities for adults and children. The grounds are clean and well kept. A great park that will always be a special place for me.

    The snack station
    Coya A.

    Never been to this park but this was the hosting place of my 5k so what better time to try a new spot. It was a nice scenic area with access to longgggggg walking trail or it could have been a street, not really sure. It appears to be a nice spring or swinter spot with lots of trees for shade and some really awesome photo ops. It started raining and it was not majorly muddy so bonus points there. I would like to return to take photos at some point.

    Dog-friendly but keep on leash
    Farrah A.

    Sam Houston Park (often confused with Sam Houston RACE Park) is a tranquil green oasis in the thick of Downtown. As Houston's oldest park, it's surrounded by old, beautiful trees, houses monuments and historic buildings (like the 1891 St John Church) and with the stunning Houston skyline set as the backdrop. Most people have experienced this park before/after a race or for beer and wine fest but I recommended making the most of a gorgeous day and just head out there on your own for a self-guided walking tour. Or a picnic - yes, a picnic. During Wednesday's Urban Harvest Farmers Market at City Hall - just a few blocks away - head on over to the park with your fancy feast and take in the sites and the sun. The park is friendly (keep em leashed) and there are organized events hosted by the Heritage Society, the organization that restored and protects this City of Houston Protected Landmark and a State of Texas Historical Site.

    Denise W.

    This is basically a park in downtown. It kind of funny how when I have saw this park the thought that ran into my head was this reminds me of a refinery. Well my dad worked in the petroleum industry. yes I have been to a refinery plant. Yes he has been to Houston many times as well. Well so when I saw these metal tube --- yes it resemble Houston downtown in some ways. Most of the businesses in downtown are either oil, gas, energy, lawyers or accounts. Yup that is Houston's business hub. All the big businesses. And in downtown there is this nice green park. So clean and nice here.

    Maria W.

    Wow this park is pretty cool with all of the historic houses, it makes you feel like you are walking through a neighborhood from the 1800's or maybe you are?! I volunteered in this park for the Breast Cancer walk. The park is huge. I will have to come back when the park is less busy. I will say I love the big trees and long branches that the park offers--its so beautiful and I bet it would be fun to climb the trees too.

    Tyler L.

    This is a medium size park that I stumbled upon in the northern part of downtown Houston. This was actually the first park created in Houston. What makes this place noteworthy is that they have preserved an old house and farm from the 1800s on the land and even operate as a museum. It was nice to walk around the gazebos and fountains here and soak in the Victorian architecture.

    Shana M.

    Houston's first park, Sam Houston Park, is a beautiful patch of green with giant live oaks with downtown Houston as a backdrop. Many downtown events are held in or near Sam Houston Park so we've had the opportunity to roam the grounds. The pond at the park is home to many little duck families that love to see people. We were lucky enough to see a mother with many babies the last time we were here. The old growth trees shade much of the park area, so it is nice enough to walk through and enjoy. The Heritage Society is also housed at Sam Houston Park. They have structures on the property that are available for tour. These historic homes are beautiful to see and expertly preserved by the Heritage Society. They dot the landscape of the park and make it easy to forget how near the traffic, interstates, and downtown you are. Whether you just want a quiet day at the park or want to learn more about Houston's history, Sam Houston Park is a wonderful destination.

    Pond at the bottom of the hill
    Gretchen P.

    What a wonderfully tranquil park right next to downtown and in between two heavily-used thoroughfares! Tall trees, lush grass, winding pathes, and a pond. How amazing that this space, created in 1899 as Houston's first park, is still so peaceful. I have been visiting this park since I was a kid. On one edge are the historic structures of The Heritage Society, on another, a relaxing pond with many ducks and geese. Um...word of warning, don't chase geese; they have a bit of an attitude. When I was in grade school, my class would tour the homes, learn a little, then run amuck in the park until our teachers arranged our lunches. This time in the park (running and eating) was my favorite part of the field trip. Lots of trees to not have to fight over that one little bit of shade. I also relaxed by the pond during the most recent International Festival. The main, large stage was behind us, but the pond was free of the throngs of people and provided a nice place to rest in the shade; our sunburns were beginning to show.

    Dominik D.

    The greenery itself is quite nice, but the historic houses make it historical and charming. It's not a terribly big park, but is reasonably sized.

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    Clean park...easy access...open late. I could think of nothing to change. Just leave well enough alone.

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