Visit Hermann Park

Located in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, this 445-acre urban park is an important resource for many Houstonians.

While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe, and enjoyable public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community.

Recently named the "Best Place to People Watch" by the Houston Press, a Nickelodeon Parents' Pick Award winner, and one of "68 Awesome Things To Do With Your Kids" by Texas Monthly, Hermann Park is a wonderful place to spend a day. Whether you wish to ride the train along Hermann Park Railroad, pedal around in a pedal boat on McGovern Lake, jog along the trails, or enjoy a peaceful moment in the Japanese Garden, Hermann Park offers countless opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.

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ENGINEER FOR A DAY

Come on board as a Hermann Park Railroad engineer for a day!

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