This park on Eastside Street is such a wonderful place to have in Houston. It offers plenty of room…read moreand amenities, including a dog park, an activity lawn, promenade, a children's park, pavilion, and an event lawn, plus restaurants nearby. With street parking in the surrounding area and clearly marked parking areas for the park itself, it's a pleasure to visit. As an added safety feature, they've got security that actively make rounds in the park and by the parking areas monitoring. There are plenty of tables at this park as well as areas for play. Stumble upon their games cart with a rotating supply of board games and strategy games to have some fun with friends or the kids, the art cart with some crafty supplies and the reading room which holds some books and magazines to borrow. They take donations too so you can reach out to them if so desired! The park is clean for what it is, and some areas have device charging stations along with free wifi. Their website also has a calendar of events to check out.

Totally lovely park with a big variety of things to do and eat for all ages…read more I truly enjoyed a show they had there on the big stage.

My dogs love this place! This unassuming dog bar is located on Montrose Boulevard. There are a few…read moreparking spots out front and also street parking in the neighborhood. There is a small turfed area where dogs can run around and potty. The front area has tables and chairs for the humans to relax at. Inside they have a ton of doggy treats and a full dog menu. My dogs' favorite pup tail is the Doggy on the Beach and they also love Dog Shots! They also sell seltzers, beers, and nonalcoholic options for the humans. The owner is so sweet and you can tell he truly loves what he does. They have events for various occasions...the last event we went to was their Easter egg hunt and my dogs got a ton of treats! Be sure to follow their instagram for event details. Definitely a great place to come and socialize with other dogs (and humans).

On Montrose, you'll find a bright tiny shack, where accessories and drink menu items are served…read more.. FOR PUPS! Dog Bar offers a unique experience for fur babies. For $9, your pup can have a specialty "puptail" of their choice: The Hawaiian Pawty Punch (antioxidants + almond milk), Doggy on the Beach (savory broth + carrots & peas) or the Mutt Mai Tai (tropical fruits + coconut milk). For a dollar less, you can also order a canned Good Boy Dog Beer. For humans, they serve canned and bottled beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We ordered the Doggy on the Beach for our two pups, but after a few sips, they weren't too content with their order. They typically love savory, but this special blend was bland. Though intentions are well, the dog bar could offer a lot more. For one) parking-- there is none, as their lot is used for their patio. Two) They do not sell food for the pups, but they have the potential to expand their menu 3) Due to the limited space, they do not offer indoor seating, and the outdoor seating they do have are three frugal ables with a few seats.

Memorial Park is my best 3 mile walk spot…read more I previously, before COVID I walked and ran 1-2 times a week. After COVID I only came here 1-3 times a year. My plan is to get back to walking weekly and start being able to run again. I really like the newest version of the walking areas.

Very peaceful and serene, miles and miles of walking trails. They do have food and drink trailers.read more

Hey, y'all look no further if you're looking for a nice park. It is now time for picnic weather…read morebefore it gets really hot and if you know you know. Sunday me and my family visited spots apart and it was very beautiful and very peaceful although they need to trim the grass and do some landscaping other than that. It's a very nice part to visit. I would suggest barbecuing some food or bringing sandwiches make sure you have bug spray a blanket and a wagon. Those are must things that you should have. I really enjoyed myself. Follow me on TikTok to see plenty other places I have visited in Houston. @Thegifted_____

Cute little park off of Memorial Dr. Walking paths that wind around it, although today some spots…read morewere extremely muddy due to the recent snow and rain we had. This park has trees shading picnic areas, basketball and volleyball courts, and a playground for the littles. It's tucked down below street level, so if you're driving on Memorial you are likely to miss it. Easily connects to the Buffalo Bayou Park by way of the Rosemont Pedestrian bridge.

Nah, this ain't it…read more My deep gratitude to the city for curating experiences with dog owners which includes thoughtfully creating a separation between large and small dogs. This is a fairly accessible dog park, and with plentiful dedicated parking, which is really appreciated. Unfortunately, the park smells quite bad (probably because it is well trafficked), but there are also places (at least on the small side) where owners have not picked up after their pups, which adds to the sense the place is not sanitary. The pond is a nice touch, but as above, I worried about the cleanliness of the water. I am so glad the city curates spaces like this, but there are much nicer spaces in the city to take your pup!

UNSAFE!!! Someone attempted to break into my vehicle on last Saturday evening…read more Thank God regulars I spoke with earlier during our visit saw the person and they pulled off before being able to fully break my window. To make matters worse, one of the other regulars confirmed that it happens often which was evident by the mounds of glass is random parts of the parking lot. Called the cops. No one came after 30+ minutes. They know and they don't care. Never again!!!! I am new to Houston and this was my biggest fear. Protect yourselves!

BEAUTIFUL PARK! I have lived in Houston for years and only ever scratched the surface of this…read moreBuffalo Bayou Park. It's so clean and I absolutely love all the wild flowers this time of year. This is one of the best place to bike in the inner loop with the separated biking and pedestrian trails. Connects to the heights and all major neighborhoods. A lovely place to get a walk or bike ride in on the evenings or weekends! There are quite a few manicured grass spots for picnics or to bring a book, as well as shaded areas. I have always felt very safe at this park. A 'not so hidden' gem as parking can be a little tough, but leads to not very busy trails. I never realized how beautiful this park is compared to the days I would only drive by!

The Houston Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park is not only an amazing piece of Houston history but also…read morea wonderful structure to tour. In a city that is known for tearing down and paving over so much of our history, it is wonderful that this was saved and has been made into a place that visitors can visit and experience. I went with some friends from Kingwood on a Photo Walk of the area, we were lucky that the light and sound experience was still going on, each column in the cistern has LED lighting that changes to the tune of some aethereal music playing silently, the acoustics of the cistern make it sound so beautiful and mesmerizing. When you purchase your ticket online you choose one of the available times, upon entry they give you 30 minutes, the time passed quickly. Be ready if you are taking pictures or better yet, a video. Smart phones work great but you might consider turning off auto focus and just focusing manually if you know how because when it gets dark for a moment and then the lights come on most cameras auto focus has to search for focus so it goes in and out of focus. When you leave, there is a skateboard park up above and worth some time for taking pictures of the acrobatic skating going on.

River Oaks Park is a small neighborhood park inside one of the nicest districts in Houston. There's…read morefree tennis courts, picnic tables, basketball courts, and a playground (currently closed due to COVID). It won't take much time to walk through, but is enjoyable spot for some fresh air. We ended up walking through the neighborhood admiring the gorgeous houses after we completed the park.

My kid loves spending time here. The fence in area and the abundance of shade provided byu the…read morelarge trees are a big help to the summer heat. We even hosted our son birthday celebration here in the past. The park is situated in a residential area, so street parking is the only option. Finding a parking space especiaally during busy times or weekends can be a challenge. There are two aspects of this place that I find less appealing. Firstly the sporadic presence of ant (a little too much the city should really do something about it) Secondly, the lack of consideration shown by some of the dog owners who don't keep their pets on a leash. This is especially true when their dogs take a doodle but the owner doesn't pick it up. Really nasty in my opinion. Nothing towards the city but cmon guys, pick up the poop.

It's so great living near to this large park. I feel safe walking mornings or evenings because it's…read moretypically at least scattered with bikers, baby carriages and dog walkers. I would love for it to have more signage. It's so large I've gotten turned around a few times and end of walking for 2-3 hours instead of just the 45 minutes I intended on. Lol.

Beautiful park and bike trail. I was here for the first time las week to see the bluebonnets that…read moreeveryone was telling me about, and I really love how the park wasn't so busy, so there are plenty of parkings. Depending on which side of the bayou, you might see different flowers/fields. I will definitely be back here again for the views when it gets cooler again outside and once bluebonnets bloom again.

Love this park! Huge gated park to run your dog(s) whatever size they may be. The dog wash area is…read moreSO appreciated and makes the task of bathing your dog after the park incredibly easy. My dogs went crazy when they saw the dog beach. I had 2 labs that lived for swimming here. It's awesome when you can catch it in quieter days as it's become quite popular. I still love it as it's a great park for you and your fur babies.

As evidenced by his refusal to leave for 5 full minutes, my rescued fur baby gives this park…read more5-stars. Coming in at a hefty 65-70lbs of questionable coordination, expert intellect, and pure speed, it's been a challenge mentally and physically exhausting my active Border Collie mix. Unfortunately even after his very active dog dad's runs combined with a generous backyard and playdates with his fur friend, he's got more remaining energy in one paw than I have in an entire month. This park is fabulous regardless of if your fur baby is this active, or prefers to relax on a bench undisturbed (although a division for the two play styles is the only thing I'd suggest adding). As others have mentioned, the dog beach, shaded benches, dog runs, trail, doggy showers, and overall cleanliness of the park are impressive. Additionally most dog parents are as trained as their pups, remaining attentive, and polite. Just be sure to watch the water if your pup is overconfident in their swimming abilities.

I have been to this dog park many times, I really wish they would provide more green area on the…read morelarge dog side. Such a large area, but unfortunately mostly covered with sand, which is very messy. I would like to advocate for a few more water stations around the area and more trees for shade! There is a small dog park area for smaller puppers as well. So many friendly pet owners at this park, I have a pretty vocal dog who loves barking all around and at all the dogs but she doesn't mean any harm and a lot of the owners just get it and are super welcoming! There is a pool/water area for dogs to jump in and swim, so freaking cute for them. I'll be going back to take my dogs, hoping for more change in this area!

Its a decent park but needs work…read more. while I was there i noticed the dogs swimming in the pond and it looked filthy and the dogs were drinking the water and that concerned me for the dogs getting really sick. I know some of the neighbors were talking about how great it would be to build a fence between the dog park and the pond so that dog owners could choose to let their dog be in the pond or not. I agree this should happen. The little dog park park has the demarcating fence Why not have one for the big dogs too? we don't want the little dogs sick but it's ok for the big dogs to get sick?