This park is so beautiful!!!They do have the bathrooms closed and the sidewalk to the top of the waterfall closed.. Its for our own safety from covid-19..We had an awesome family day trip...we are glad the park is open. It has beautiful walking trails, and beautiful flowers,trees,and shrubs.

Nice park, clean, big parking lot and very good service and the staff are very Nice and put every time sanitizer and mask and taking care of the customers I love the train, I love seats under the trees, I love the smal lake, and I love everything there.it’s a nice place for family and friends and I really recommended this place for everyone visiting Houston.And also I love the train, it’s very nice idea for the for the babies and my daughter was happy too much and she was too much enjoying the visit.I hope we have one like that park in Dallas.And next time I’ll visit the zoo

Beautiful and relaxing park in Houston with a beautiful change in scenery from the traditional downtown landscape. It was pretty busy, so parking is very difficult, but I would recommend this park. Even took senior & family pictures here, and they turned out great! (Also a 5-star review for Kerri Clark Designs!)

Absolute serenity!! This is honestly one of my most favorite parks. Beautiful grounds and idea location in the museum district. Walking distance to several museums and good eats. They offering paddle boats and train rides. Lots of seating and clean restrooms (well for the most part). Definitely worth a visit when in town.

Great park for the family to take a stroll, or for a runner to get some miles in. Lots of ducks too. We ventured over to the train and took a ride. That was nice too. Lots of benches around too, just in case you need a break or want to soak up the ambiance. Its close to the zoo and museum too. Lots to see and do. Parking is free with a 3 hour limit.

Awesome water font. Good walking trails and so many activities. Japanese garden play areas for kids. Also open air theater. I go mostly of my weekends. We good place to relax and exercise.

Hermann Park is a frequented spot of mine. It has many great trails for running alongside very well maintained park space. It’s a fantastic spot to relax, play spike ball or frisbee, enjoy some natural beauty, have a picnic, go on a walk, or a myriad of other activities. As a fun fact, It was used to film a few scenes in the famous movie “Boyhood.” You’ll always see others enjoying their time at the park, riding the train, riding their bike or relaxing. There always seem to be bits of wildlife too - geese, ducks, fish, turtles, rabbits, and other animal friends. The statues and monuments in the park are pretty cool and the golf course is a slick course. It’s nice to have a great park like Hermann in Houston!

Herman Park is always a great place to go. There are many things to do. I primarily go there to train, I walk or jog the loop around the golf course. This trail is great all year long. The trees offer plenty of shade during the summer months. See you there.

We visited the park on Saturday afternoon and we really enjoyed it. It was nice to walk around and to see some little animals. There are lots of benches and the restroom was clean. We parked at parking lot A and luckily it wasnt hard to find a spot at the time.

Such a nice park to go to, especially on a nice day. My family and I had a picnic and its so relaxing to do during Covid. I give it four stars because there are some homeless people around.

This is such a great park! You have the McGovern Centennial gardens that you can walk through or sit on their chairs or benches and enjoy the views of the waterfall there. You can also take a jog at their trail that wraps around the golf course (which is what I enjoy the most). There are also some weekends where theyll host events at the Miller outdoor theater and you can sit on the hill and enjoy the performances. You can roll down the hills (with the kids or on your own) or use them for a workout, or picnic out there. During the spring, they also have the kite festival, which is a plus.Now, they have a drink stand (Fast squeeze) that sells refreshing items during this heat. Below a pic of coconut, pineapple, and ginger juice.

Its just not the same, visiting the Zoo during this Pandemic. I know the employees are doing there best, and taking all precautions, however the fun filled days are gone, right now. Hardly any of the animals were out where you could see them, or they were asleep. In fact it was a lot of walking, for nothing. Pretty boring this time!

Now that the weather is cooler all the animals were active and fun to watch instead of hidden from the sun and heat. The baby elephant was running around. The giraffes were walking their pen. Even the tortoises were active. It was great. The only downer at this zoo is NO lockers. Why not?

Its a big park with lots of space and few nice sculptures. There is a artificial lake in the middle. You can rent paddle boats for that. They have a small train service too inside the park. There are lots of squirrels and ducks in the park roaming around.

We took our godson there on Saturday and he loved it. Almost everyone had on face mask, which says a lot since we were outside. The grounds were well kept and our favorite spot was the Chinese Garden.

Stroll through the center of Houston by oaks & willows to to the peaceful water fountains lining the way to Sam Houston Governor of Texas the namesake of the Bayou City still seeking acceptance as world class with its museums, arts, music, science, and hospitality. Find the palm tree bursting thru the Egyptian pyramid crafted by local artist Mel Chin some 40 years ago behind the Contemporary Arts Museum and ruminate a diverse city friendly to all.

You can run, walk, or just enjoy yourself. ONE of the great parks in Houston. You can see the love and care when you see the green of the trees, and perfect texture trail to run on. You can find ANY spot to just sit and relax.

We went on a Thursday. Museum was quiet. Felt Covid 19 safe. Great displays. The kids loved the Dinosaur fossils.

Large and beautiful park. Plenty of fountains/rivers to walk by, lots of open space and benches. It also features a Japanese Garden that has some cool ducks and flowers. Trash cans and public bathrooms are nearby. Parking can be a bit of a pain but thats everywhere in Houston.

Awesome park! Lots to do, great variety of areas. There is a splash pad, playground and train for kids. Paddle boats for all. A bunch of trails, a Japanese tea garden, some great monuments (I found the reflection pool and obelisk reminiscent of Washington DC). Gets crowded on the weekends - go early or go during the week.

Nice place to hangout in evenings and the mornings. Lot of open space nice modern architectures around. It has a good vibe.

One of the most beautiful parks Ive ever had the pleasure of going to. Japanese Garden, Botanical Garden, paddle boats, and even a choo choo train ride!! This park has it all!!

I have been enjoying this park for cycling. This park has mostly terrain compared to Buffalo Park whereby they have asphalt pavement. I still do enjoy this park very much, just wish it was bigger. I do circles in this park. I do wish they had specific cycling and walking paths. I have noticed that other parks in Houston have this same issue. I guess I’m not used to cycling on the same pathway as a walker etc. I don’t see why this couldn’t be done, there’s plenty of space to make this happen. Perhaps it’s not a popular opinion. Still enjoy cycling here for fun though.

Its been a long time since I was last here, since childhood for sure, and it may have gotten prettier in my absence :)There is a new section of the park that I did not get to see with native and mostly un-tended forest.... Exciting! Cant wait to see it in 20 years.

I went to the zoo with family for my grandsons 7th BD. Everyone was wearing masks and they did pretty good keeping it not so crowded. Buying tickets online for a specific hour to arrive seems to be working!

Nice walking trails. I wish they were lit better though for night walking. Theres a lot of homeless around also. I would definitely go back though. I liked the area.

Its a good place to just chill, walk, to enjoy the day with family.

I went here in October so the weather was divine. Beautiful trails, my son loved the geese and the ducks. And the paddle boats are awesome! Great place to have a picnic and practice social distancing

Huge space that includes many things. There were playgrounds, and lots of green space. I didnt see them all, but could easily spend a few hours here. They have a train ride that goes through the park for $3.75. They also have paddle boats and a small cafe. We packed a lunch, walked around and took pictures. We got to see police horses also walking through the park. It was a beautiful day.

Park closed at 5pm, per the park employee lol, he will make it known over a bull horn, parking can be hectic, get there early or press your luck on the street...food trucks and carts were present, bike rentals are available. Bring a blanket, fully charged phone or camera, and snacks, real relaxing especially with the greenery.

Phenomenal... One of my favorite areas in town with several monumental areas. Located in the museum district, the zoo, the aquariums inside, the amphitheatre, the waterfalls, the people and several other things that make it priceless. Many childhood memories there and my children and I have shared several moments there and looking forward to many more...

This a great Park to visit in Houston for all ages. Best place to do photography as well. You will also find so many goose ducks and turtles on the lake here.

Nice place to chill and not worry about being bothered in nature. Great place to take the kids to watch rabbits and squirrels. This is actually the trails along the bayou between McGregor and Almeda where the bike and jogging trails meet the remainder of the natural trails.

Nice place to walk and enjoy nature of life. There’s a train that goes around it and some paddle boats also available for renting. And also its beside the Zoo.

Absolutely gorgeous park with beautiful views in the heart of the city. Wide gravel based walking trails near beautiful water features. Nuzzled near River, the medical center and the Houston Zoo. If you take the exercise trail around near the zoo, you may get lucky enough to spot a new animal or two being transferred in (dont tell anyone). Theres a cute little train you can take around the park, Golf course and A an outdoor theatre for events. Very multipurpose and stilll gorgeous. Youll see a lot of people working out in outdoor classes. But be warned, If you take an exercise class there... Be afraid of THE HILL! Probably one of the highest points in Houston, lol it has burned a many a quads to ash

Great park, to do everything basically. Very family friendly and very calming. Lots of places to sit around and lots of grass area to have picnics

Clean, but be aware that you should be Covid Safe, not everyone was.

My favorite park of all time. My profile photo is literally of this park lol I love the people who visit. I really like exercising or even just stroll and have a picnic with my girlfriend. You can really head out everyday and do something different because how good the environment feels.

We had a great time here. Its a beautiful park!

Went to Houston Zoo & watched the elephants getting bathed! Also saw lions, tigers & bear! Great time!

It was so much fun! Lots of stuff to do. We did the train and peddle boats. I thought the price was fair- 3.75 per person for the train and 12 for 30 minutes on the boats (4 ppl). We went into the Japanese Garden by the reflection pool which was nice. Also, we went into the garden by the Museum of Science. It helped that there was overcast today. You have to get there early for parking at the zoo though. The hill at Miller outdoor area was closed off. Otherwise, a good time with the kids and grandma.

This Park Is Working Out To Be More & More Giving The More I Go. I Recently Completed A Company Photoshoot Here & The Landscape Was Amazing. The Pond Was Ocean Clear With Turtles Living & New Schools Swimming. Hermann Park Appears To Be Extremely Well Taken Care Of & Contains Different Features To Explore. This Park Holds Great Energy & Is A Wonderful Place To Visit & To Progress. Thank You City Of Houston!

Beautiful park to explore the vegetable/fruit/ herb garden. Walk through the tree covered paths and feed the ducks. Great place for a family picnic.

Had a great time, everybody practiced covid guidelines and the park was kept clean.

Beautiful park with a great walking trail. Near the zoo and natural science museum. Well shaded and has a beautiful monument with pond. Lots of seating areas and picnic tables, as well as restroom facilities.

There is so much to SAFELY do around Hermann Park! The walking/biking trails are extensive, the Houston Zoo is incredible (dont miss the Aquarium, the reptile house, and FOR SURE the Primate habitat), the Houston Museum of Natural Science (dont miss the amazing Cockrel Butterfly center, the Childrens Museum, the Health & Science Museum, the Bicycle Museum, and the gorgeous McGovern Centennial Garden. After all that, indulge in the fabulously decadent Chocolate Bar on Alabama! I recommend the Aunt Ettas cake slice (ask for the toffee sprinkles & caramel syrup on top.)

Its an Amazing park then have a duck pond, a beautiful garden to look at, theres exercise areas and a park area to sit down and enjoy a coffee

Had fun with the kids during our pandemic... No complaints.

Hermann Park has a bountiful assortment of entertainment: a golf course, an outdoor theater, a jogging track, a beautiful rose garden, picnic spaces, a butterfly exhibit, and even a museum.

The Centennial Garden there is beautifully kept and very tranquil. It would be even better if there were more shade over the benches near the cascading water. Also, be sure to get a permit beforehand if you are planning to have professional pictures taken (graduation, wedding, etc). Security WILL stop you! Please be mindful that they are doing their job just like you are expected to do yours.... With that being said.... Once security has made their round.... Pose. Snap. Move, lol. If you dont have professional looking cameras and lights that you have to set up, and props n things then no permit required. So may the Snappin Happen!! God bless....

The Christmas lights were really neat I would recommend going hot chocolate at the zoo was great

Visited from Seattle, and loved this peaceful place. Enough free parking spots. Very well maintained park.

I have been enjoying re-exploring the park area as an adult during Quarantine time. We came a few times when I was a child, but now it has a whole new meaning and I am learning where everything is located by walking and taking photos!

#Very Good and huge Picnic spot having a Lake and fountain too.

I find so many different but amazing people, with peace ️, some areas I dont go but I feel those that are just trying to make it from one day to the next. Lets join in the peace ️ of knowing that we can take a walk a ride even a bike, bus ride, that just within that moment we find what we are searching for in a plant a ride or just a smile to say you are not alone in this world.

One of the best parks in all of Houston. They have a zoo, a train, and the citys zoo. On top of that an awesome outdoor theater with productions happening all the time!

Park was very beautiful! It’s very pretty to sit at the park when the sun is setting.

Great potential. They are building it up & out. Paddle Boats; a few grills near the area we were in, fountains, Japanese Gardens, Zoo, graveled track to walk. Again, great potential.

The park is just beautiful and theres lots of things to do. You can feed the turtles, ducks and squirrel.. Go to the Japanese area , the late, train, zoo, and museum. So many thing to do with friend and family that you could probably spend all day in here.

This is a lovely and scenic park with lush greenery, walking trails, and even a lake. Because of the beauty of the park, its not uncommon to find people taking pictures there for special occasions like birthdays, weddings etc. To explore the park, you could use the walking trails or hop on the train. Getting on the pedal boats on the lake is also a fun way to spend the time. Its also great that there are several shaded benches to relax on whenever you need to catch your breath.

Relaxing is just one word to define this beautiful and green park. Its clean, spacious and soothing.Beautiful lake, birds and nice area all around to walk around.Good place for just relaxing here.Nice place to bring young kids as well.

The ducks are well cared for. The park is very clean. The water spout is calming. There are so many different nationalities and diverse people. This park is awesome! We love our city park!

Zoo and Natural Science Museum are awesome - bigger and better than ever. Large playground on west side and only largest safe hill for kids to roll down in Houston.

Weve been in Texas for a year and still have not explored the entire park. So far I know that theres a free splash pad for kids, a pedal boat and a train that takes you around the park. Very beautiful place and HUGE!!!

Love this park. Used to live across from it and went to it everyday. Tons of museums and walking paths and a runny by path that connects to Rice University as well as about 13-15 miles of bayou trails along Brays Bayou. Great to go to to learn or go for a picnic or two the zoo. Lots of greenery and a golf course to boot! Plus...free parking and access to The Texas Medical Center.

Beautiful park with so many different nooks. Had fun exploring the lake, trails, community garden, Asian gardens and beautiful water features! Also biked around the zoo and golf course. Amazing day!

Its been a place Ive come since I was a child. The changes from the 1960s are phenomenal. Its a great place for a walk or to walk the dog or just hang out. Good for all ages!

Better not took your eyes away too long from your car. This is a beautiful park but there is no security camera at the parking lot.

Pretty awesome spot. We take our daughter there almost daily. There are lots of great places in Houston, and Hermann Park is definitely one of them.

Biggest park Ive been to. Has a paddle boat on the lake. Great place to bring kids to and have a fun family time. Also so alot of bloggers taking pictures so yeah, I love.

This is such a beautiful park!! We were in awe. Loved the train and the paddle boats. Lots of play areas for the little ones Absolutely beautiful and well taken care of

Lovely area to walk around. Lots of stuff to see within a 2 mile radius.

Hermann Park is a nice, big park, with enough land to play just about any sport you could ever wanna play. Hermann Park has shady; regulation, sand, volleyball courts and covered picnic tables and grilling areas. Hermann Park has hammocks and perfect trees for more hammocks if you want to bring your own for the kids to lay around in while Dad grills and mom crochets or for mom and dad to lounge in while the kids play. There is also a stream that runs through the park with a bridge over it and a nice walking path. So overall its a peaceful place to chill and there is plenty of shade to beat the summer heat. 5 stars. Will visit again.

Did both these train and the paddle boat and they were are both really good find for my wife and I. Definitely recommend if you have small children.

It’s a nice park to walk around learning some histories of HOUSTON! Well organized and they sometimes have festivals and all fun events along the water fountains! Come visit and enjoy the park! :)

This place is awesome to relax, to walk and exercise! Spending time with family and friends here is the best.

Its an incredibly beautiful part of Houston. It has winding paths, picnic areas, benches with beautiful scenery, and an intricate layout that presents new scenes at every turn but always feels familiar. Not to mention the closeness to the Zoo and museums. The only drawback is that some remote areas have some strange smells.

I love this Place. I grew up visiting this park with my family and it still brings me joy

So many peaceful places to visit. so many good multi cultural statues and information too.

Its very beautiful and peaceful especially in the evening time. Perfect place to take a walk with your mate, maybe a picnic with the family!

Very well done experience for all ages.

A great place to spend the day. We were visiting the Houston Zoo located within Hermann Park. While we were there, we rode the tour train around Hermann Park. We saw people jogging, walking, walking their dogs, reading near the pond, as well as people engoying the paddle boats that thay rented. It was pleasant to see a so many people taking advantage of this park in so many different ways.

Great place for family and friends to gather, ride the train, walking and childrens playground... A lot to see and take good pictures.

Amazing place to clear your head a spent time with loved ones.

It’s a nice place to just sit down and enjoy the day. There’s a train that goes around it and some paddle boats also available for renting.

One of my favorite parks in Houston (not that we have many). Great place to bring family and friends or even just yourself to go on a walk or relax at the park. The park also used to hold fun small events (prior to covid but maybe there are things still going on so check up on that).

Excelent place to do picnics and go with a bike, the zoo and museum are also excelente, theres also a Japanese garden so beautiful.

Beautiful! It always is! Just some concerns about homelessness in the area but its a beautiful place and definitely a spot to visit. Enjoy with family or a walk on your own. Gorgeous trees too! Great place to go for a walk, run, read, etc.

This was a place I never knew was even here! Ive only lived in Houston a few years. LOVE the train ride the Japanese garden is absolutely stunning. We went pretty late in the day so the tea room was closed but Ill definitely go back to see the rest of the park! Worth the trip and great for getting kids outdoors and away from electronics! Loved it!

Beautiful park, clean , serene, u get to see ducks walking close by, u can sit on any bench and read a book, Love the Train Ride, Conductor and all the park staff in offices very friendly, recently the Kite festival was awesome. Enjoyed it.Parking is limited but somehow u get to have a spot either on road or in the parking lot. Metro train station is close by. There are a lot fun places near by to visit.

Quiet and clean park. Lots of activities around. If you have children, there is a train that takes you around the park for a small fee. A lot of wild life adopted the park as their home.

Love this place! I grew up here in Houston and Hermann Park has changed so much(for the better of course) we have a Japanese Garden, the Miller outdoor theater, the Houston Zoo, the Museums close by; Rice university the Medical Center all within walking distance. Downtown and Eado about 5-10 minutes. The park has an area for the kiddos, a golf club for the adults, want to go for a jog, well...this has it as well. What can I tell...just come over Houston will amaze you!

It was good and awesome the place that we went to the museum artist

Being born and raised in Houston I hadnt walked through the park since I was a kid and let me tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with all it had to offer. A beautiful place to go as a family or even on a date. So much to see, you can easily spend 20-30 minutes for a quick walk through but I would say give yourself AT LEAST 2 hours for a good experience. This park is huge and diverse. Much to offer.

Definitely the best park in Houston! A lot of things to do. You can take great photos anywhere. Hermann park is my go to park whenever im feeling stressed out. Parking lot is never problem because we do everything BIG in Texas!

Great park and centrally located in Houston, however it doesnt have enough parking and the pavilion is quite far from the very limited parking lot.

Hermann Park is beautiful and has many things to see and enjoy!

Very unique nice place. But maintenance of electrical outlets needs addressed. Only 4 outlets available to tge public adjacent to reflecting pond near japanese garden. Only those on the garden side work whereas on the other side they dont

If i could put no star i would . I drove 40mins away and arrived just in time to ride the boats. I approached the boat workers and they automatically said they were closed without any explanation. So i headed to the gift shop and thats when things went down hill when i met bill . As soon i got to the gift shop without asking bill he just said NO not knowing what we where going to ask . Online and at the gift shop their signs said closed at 5pm . Not coming back here again.

Really awesome Park to go on a run/do a workout/take a stroll. People are friendly and welcoming. I go there almost everyday. :)