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Memorial Park
www.memorialparkconservancy.org
By Tim Moloney | Illustration by Christy Sanderson
CREATED BY CITY ORDINANCE ON MARCH 15, 1916, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS, AS IT WAS
CALLED AT THE TIME, BEGAN WITH TWO FACILITIES, SAM HOUSTON PARK AND HERMANN PARK. TODAY,
THE HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (H.P.A.R.D.) SYSTEM INCLUDES 373 DEVELOPED
PARKS AND MORE THAN 220 GREENSPACES TOTALING OVER 37,851 ACRES. HERE, WE’VE HIGHLIGHTED
FOUR OF THE MAJOR ONES WHERE HOUSTONIANS GET GET HEALTHY AND HAVE FUN. .
Golf
Running
Biking
Tennis
Swimming
Hermann Park
Buffalo Bayou Park
www.buffalobayou.org
Running
Biking
Canoeing
Skatepark
www.hermannpark.org
Running
Golf
Hill Climbing
Paddleboating
Theater
Zoo
Levy Park
www.levyparkhouston.org
Walking Trails
Community Garden
Dog Park
Theater
Playground
Yoga
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