A pretty small park - perfect for the neighborhood but not necessarily worth driving for…read more Parking: There is no parking lot - just street parking Location: Right in the middle of the Idylwood neighborhood. If you're on the bayou bike trail, there is a path to the park. Close to Gus Wortham golf course as well (and you can go between the golf course and park via the bayou trail ) Things to do: There are a few picnic tables and trash cans. There's a small jungle gym , swings, and some workout bars too. There's a pokestop and gym here if anyone still plays Pokémon go

I used to love coming here with friends. The sunshine hits perfectly and the atmosphere is…read morerefreshing. I love being in nature as a way to feel safe, relaxed, and in touch with my feelings. I liked how nobody came here because I was able to hear nature clearer. I've had no issues with any of these until recently. I am a woman. I decided to go and relax in the park by myself for the second time. The first time I came here a man parked his car and stared at me while I was sitting on the hill. I left quickly. Here's what happened the second time, about a couple weeks later: Thirty minutes into my sitting time an older man came and sat right next to me on a bench, which I thought was odd, so I just moved somewhere else. Why sit right next to me? This park is big. Then, a different man walking on the bayou kept staring at me but I had made myself comfortable on the grass and he left within a couple minutes. At this point I'm a little on edge and no longer relaxing, but I'm stubbornly committed to claiming this space instead of running away. I did end up leaving in quite a hurry because a THIRD different man (who I could clearly hear zooming down the street in a mobility scooter before reaching me) saw me, objectively slowed down, and did FIVE DOUBLE TAKES and was being so creepy!! All of these instances with different men happened within fifteen minutes. TLDR; If you are a woman and looking to relax in a park, I would not recommend this one for safety reasons.

I came out for a day of fishing…read more There are only 2 Porto potty's. No fresh or live Bait nearby. Lots of spots to fish and crab. Sadly the fish are not biting well. Caught 1 gaff top and another type fish.

Scenic peaceful park area, friendly service, lots of spots to fish, relax, walk, jog, definitely a…read morecool kids playground, small amphitheater, lots of educational activities including Girls and Boy Scouts

Yes, my nephews had a graduation get together there. It was nice. It was clean and turned out well.read more

This park is closest to my house. But, every time we go we have a problem. Loose, stray or…read moreabandoned animals. Homeless. Got rushed by a pack of loose dogs before. Not cool. I won't go there anymore.

God bless Edith Moore for donating this beautiful sanctuary to the Audubon Society. The Moore's…read moreincredible log cabin still stands and is open to visitors to read up on the history and the many species of wildlife. The volunteer staff there does an amazing job. The sanctuary is deceptively large with a great trail system. You will get both a good work out and pictures of nature. This truly is a hidden gem in Houston. Species we saw: Hermit Thrush, Carolina Wrens, Robins, Cardinals, Downy Woodpecker, Spotted Gars, Broad Banded Water Snakes, Broad Headed Skink, Five Line Skink, Red Eared Pond Slider, Eastern Mud Turtle, Green Darner, Yellow Crowned Night Heron, Morning Doves, White Winged Doves, Blue Catfish, Eastern Grey Squirrels, and the biggest Swamp Rabbit I've ever seen.

A peaceful, lovely set of trails along a creek, reminding us of the Houston before urbanization…read more The Houston Audubon Society maintains it and the number of bird species there is quite stunning. One key: feel free to park at the church around the corner. There is a "back entrance" trail leading from the church parking lot to the nature sanctuary.

I enjoy visiting this place in the early morning to quickly take a few laps, which only takes about…read more10-15 minutes. It's a great way to get your blood flowing without breaking a sweat. The area is always kept clean and you can see many animals around, especially the fast snapping turtles - just remember to keep your distance!

I came to this park a while back, confident I'll catch something......but i never did. Me and my…read morefriend we're here for about 4 hours casting and reeling in over and over again and still didn't catch anything except 1 thing It was grass. The pond here has SO much crass and weeds in the water. That's the only thing you'll catch and if you catch a fish good job but it'll probably be the only one you catch becauce the fish don't even bite

Hermann Park was so nice. I ran the Marvin Taylor Trail. The trees are beautiful and offer so much…read moreshade. The trail is already "paved" so you know exactly where to go and where to follow. The trail follows around the golfing area. There were many people out so I felt safe. It is also very family friendly. There were many families around. There is also public parking right by the trail with plenty of parking spots.

Come here for outdoor walks during the day time! Pretty easy to find parking near the conservancy…read moreor the driving range. And such a great trail. Very scenic and safe during the day times

I've been to Emancipation Park so many times but this time was so scary. I read the program that…read moresaid we couldn't bring a cooler or glass alcohol drinks. I seen a lot of people with coolers and alcohol in glass containers. The one thing that really scared me is that I saw someone with medium size knife in the back of his belt. This time we missed one of the best singer we cane to see. It was not fair for them to play music from a dj for over 1 hour instead of having the singer perform. I won't come back here again it's not safe enough. So sad!

I love Third Ward, especially its history rooted in Emancipation Park. The recent Juneteenth…read moreFestival held there was overflowing with Black joy, much like many of the other events I've attended there on there (Jazzy Sundays, Zydeco Festival, etc.). The nearby street parking makes it easy to access and the plentiful grassy areas, shaded huts, and even splash zone and well-maintained playground makes it an ideal family-friendly community gathering space. There was a full-on food cookoff and I got to meet some incredible chefs serving navy beans and rice, crawfish cornbread (a first for me!), and hands down the most tender barbecue I've tasted in all of Houston courtesy of Chef G. What I loved most was that even with the crowd and all the community and vendor booths, it never felt packed.Each community booth spotlighted a different historically Black neighborhood in Houston, and the live performances on stage kept the vibe going. To learn the deep history of Emancipation Park, there's a clean, beautiful mosaic pillar with biographical info on Richard Allen, serving as a reminder that this isn't just a park, but moreso a monument to freedom, resilience, and celebration.

There are 23 pillars of increasing height, with stripes of lawn connecting them to the sidewalks…read more This is obviously meant to be the 23 pairs of human chromosomes lined up on the metaphase plate of mitosis or meiosis. Cool. Perfect for the world's largest contiguous medical center.

Another one of Houston's beauty that probably no one even knows about. Well I am here to inform…read moreyou about it since I've been working in the area for almost 2 years and never noticed it myself. However, recently I was looking for a place to eat and noticed this across the street. So I decided to look for parking and check this place out. There was no designated parking for this place that I could find so I just parked on the street in the back and walked on over. This place is beautiful. There are plenty of benches and shaded covering so you can sit and relax out here. While I was out exploring I noticed there was a professional photographer taking portraits for another woman. Definitely a hidden gem.