Enjoying this beautiful spring weather as much as I am? Here’s a collection of some of my favorite places to walk throughout Houston!

Menil Park – Montrose

Green spaces are open daily from dawn to dusk. The neighborhood of the Menil Collection is punctuated by major works of outdoor sculpture.Lined with early-20th-century bungalows and shaded by live oak trees, the 30-acre campus is integral to the Menil aesthetic and experience. Tucked away in a residential enclave of a bustling city, the Menil’s buildings and green spaces are a source of civic energy and domestic tranquility. Residents as well as museum visitors from around the globe have likened the Menil neighborhood to an urban oasis.

Contact Info Website  Address:  1423 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006

River Oaks Park – River Oaks

Adjacent to the community center building, River Oaks Park offers a playground, 0.25-mile hike and bike trail, tennis courts, and a lighted sports field. I love popping over after a

Contact Info Website  Address: 3600 Locke Lane Houston, TX 77027

Memorial Park – Memorial

Memorial Park, a municipal park in Houston, Texas, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Opened 97 years ago in 1924, the park covers approximately 1,466 acres inside the 610 Loop, across from the neighborhood of Memorial. Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade.

Contact Info Website  Address:  6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Memorial

Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to people of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where development threatens their survival. The Houston Arboretum is a private non-profit educational facility that operates city land.

Visitors can enjoy 5 miles of nature trails, winding through forest, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The grounds are open daily 7 a.m. to dusk. The Discovery Room, inside the building, offers hands-on interactive exhibits, microscopes, biofacts and more for learning about the habitats, plants, and wildlife found at the Arboretum. 

Contact Info Website  Address: 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024

Hermann Park – Museum District

Hermann Park is a 445-acre urban park in Houston, Texas, situated at the southern end of the Museum District. The park is located immediately north of the Texas Medical Center and Brays Bayou, east of Rice University, and slightly west of the Third Ward. Expansive park featuring a golf course, Japanese garden, a natural science museum & a kiddie train.

Cherie Flores Garden Pavillion & McGovern Centinneal Gardens

Contact Info Website  Address:  6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030

Buffalo Bayou Park – Rice Military

Buffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3 mile long municipal park located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston. With a total area of 160 acres, Buffalo Bayou Park stretches from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive. Opened in 2015, the park features a variety of recreational activities including a skate park, picnic area, children’s play area, dog park, cultural events hall, and miles of bike and hiking trails

Eleanor Tinsley Park – Downtown

Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years. The park houses the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, the Shady Grove Victim Memorial, a Henry Moore sculpture entitled “Large Spindle Piece”, the Houston Police Officers’ Memorial, Glenwood Cemetery, the San Felipe playground, jogging trails, and a sand pit which can be used for volleyball.

Contact Info Website  Address:  6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007