Hermann Park

Park Houston, Texas, United States

What to expect

Hermann Park is a 445-acre urban park in Houston, Texas, located in the Museum District. The park is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course. It features the Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool, numerous gardens, picnic areas, and McGovern Lake, an 8-acre recreational lake. The park is a popular destination for families, with many kid-friendly activities, such as the Houston Zoo, which has nearly 5,000 animals with more than 700 species, and the Hermann Park Railroad. The park is also surrounded by the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and various residential neighborhoods, making it a cultural and recreational hub

Plan your family visit to the Hermann Park with these blog insights 👇

How to spend 48-hours in Houston with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon in Hermann Park, walking the trails, riding the train, and visiting the Japanese Garden

Highlights: It was a beautiful park and a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The kids loved riding the train and playing in the park ✨

Houston with a Baby and Toddler

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the McGovern Centennial Gardens, a picturesque and Instagrammable spot with beautiful landscaping

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful landscaping and the toddler loved climbing a giant hill ✨

An introduction to the best of Houston, Texas with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We had some outdoor fun, from picnics to exercising to even playing around

Highlights: There is definitely something for everybody here in this park ✨