Top 22 parks in Houston

Houston, Texas, is home to an array of parks, each offering unique experiences. "Parks in Houston" encompass green spaces scattered throughout the city, from the shining jewel of Hermann Park to the dog-friendly buffs of Terry Hershey Park. These "parks in Houston" provide recreation, relaxation, and opportunities to connect with nature for locals and visitors alike.

1. Memorial Park

Japanese garden and World War II memorial

2. Levy Park

Includes a splash pad and skate park

3. Hermann Park

One of Houston's premier parks with various attractions

4. Buffalo Bayou Park

cultural landmark with natural scenery

5. Arthur Storey Park

Beautiful sunsets over the lake

6. Sam Houston Park

Houston's oldest public park

7. Midtown Park

Newly renovated urban park with unique public art

8. Tranquillity Park

Jesse T. Hogan statue and fountain

9. Terry Hershey Park

Scenic views of Buffalo Bayou

10. Alexander Deussen Park

Large off-leash dog park

11. Smither Park

Community-built public art space

12. Woodland Park

Home to over 2,000 animals and 500 species of plants

13. Bay Area Park

Scenic views of the bay and downtown Houston

14. Stude Park

Houston's largest waterpark

15. Emancipation Park

Site of Texas Declaration of Independence

16. Keith-Wiess Park

Home to the Merfish Treehouse

17. Market Square Park

Houston's first city park

18. Herman Brown Park

Dog-friendly areas

19. Mason Park

Historic site with 1930s structures

20. River Oaks Park

Historic property with beautiful architecture

21. Hermann Square

Houston's civic center

22. Westlake RV Resort

Scenic views of West Lake