I pass it a lot going to the Zoo and finally got around to visiting. Parking costs on weekdays, but is free on the weekends. And with COVID, there wasnt too much difficulty finding parking.Pack a picnic and walk around this park for a while. I especially liked the Friendship Pavilion which was made and built by the Chinese government.

This place is by far so beautiful. We were going to have our wedding here just because of the gorgeous view but after finding out all the stuff we would have to rent and things due to it not being an all inclusive venue it just turn out to not be for us. So we just opted to take engagement pictures there instead.

This is one of my favorite parks in Houston. I love seeing the variety of greenery, herbs, fruits and vegetables that can grow in the Houston climate and the park is always clean and well maintained. There are restrooms available and plenty of free parking! Its a great opportunity to get your kids out in nature and engaged with their surroundings.My one complaint is that the garden mound that you can walk up is closed half the time I try to visit.

Was a nice area to walk and also a lot of attractions near by. I wanted to see it ALL! Next time... Awesome place. We loved it

The McGovern Centennial Gardens are great for a family stroll. There are Hares running around, all type of flora to see, and their eatables garden looks amazing.

Clean and easy to get to and enjoy a variety of plant species. Relaxing area and if open you can walk to the top of the structure to overlook the small park.

One of the most tranquil and naturally artistic places in the Houston Museum District. Absolutely one of my favorite places.

This is such a beautiful, neat and well manicured garden! Also today while we are all social distancing, I had to visit the public restroom there. It also was well kept. Thank you for this treasure in our city.

I love coming to this garden. Anytime I can, I bring my kids to enjoy the beauty of this place. Its peaceful, calm, beautiful. You can walk around or sit down and have a nice conversation or read a good book.

AMAZING PARK TO WALK AND SPEND A LITTLE TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Very calm place, so romantic, where people come to take there wedding pictures.There is a private area where you can book if you would like to celebrate your wedding in the middle of a green garden.There are gardens where you can take the children to know more about plants, vegetables and fruits...

Went to an evening wedding venue. Very nice setting for a reception. There were over 100 people but had plenty of room in the area we had surrounded by bushes and trees. Plenty of privacy available.

Very pretty. Saw a cute little bunny while there.

Gorgeous place to take a stroll in!! Gardeners on property were safe and cautious. Loved seeing them maintain the gorgeous scenery.

Nice quiet peaceful. Free parking! Nothing to wow you, but its a nice place to kill an hour or so just walking around. The main water structure is pretty cool.

It’s free to visit this garden. It was a very relaxing place. I really liked walking on the mount path.It was a nice view from the top!There were beautiful voice birds there!

Really good place to visit. It is relaxing!

Wide open space for picnics and soaking up the sun. This place is nice to come with friends/family or if you want a calm walk by yourself. Also there are enough places within the park that are private. I recomend bringing something to drink on a sunny day, there is much shade but its Houston! You know.

If you live in Houston and have not visited this place, you should. Great place to relax, have a picnic or just enjoy the different plants and flowers they have

Just gorgeous: very quiet & peaceful. It reminds me of being at the Versailles Gardens, even though nowhere near as fancy~

It was absolutely beautiful. Well maintained landscape. I hope to go back when I can walk more.

Maybe I didnt visit at a good time in the year. It was nice, but..... Just nice.

Wonderful little walking area. Love the view from the top. Well worth the time if you are in the area. Plus the community garden that they have for the local shelters. I really like that.

Played a wedding ceremony. Nice venue.I miss the old Arboretum though

Beautiful scenery, awesome fragrances... A lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Perfect for a relaxing afternoon!! Free. Free 3 hour parking too.Restrooms.Patio area with tables. Looks like a picnic spot to me.Good for strolling, strollers, dogs on leashes, running kiddos and dates.Dont miss this Herman Park hidden jewel!

Pretty and calm. You can leisurely stroll through or zip on through.

An oasis of peace and tranquility in a busy city. A great place to destress and spend time with nature. What a jewel for our city

Got me out here singing aladdin Whole new world In this piece. This park is so eco-friendly that when I started shedding tears from the beauty of it, a guy jumped out of the bushes with a watering jug, caught the tears before they hit the ground like OBJ snatching a one handed TD and used them to water the plants. Amazing.

Beautiful garden with a special venue that can be rented for special occasions or celebrations such as weddings. Lots of people also seem to visit the garden for professional photo sessions for which you need to request a permission in advance.

This lovely. It is a great place just to walk around with a friend .

I love the beautiful and peaceful grounds of the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Walking around this tranquil garden transports you from the wild hustle and bustle of Houston to reconnect with nature and the outdoors.

This place is probably the least busy place in Herman Park. Very nice scenic views with many quiet places to sit. Youre allowed to sit on the grass and have a picnic, if thats your cup of tea.

Very nice gardens. Lots of designated planting areas. Lots of statuary. Wish there was a cold water drinking fountain on a hot day. Lots of benches but wish there was more shade.

Nice Scenery. Great place for walks, meetings, picnics, or Wedding/Family Pics.

Tranquil and beautifully landscaped ... Its sorta reminder that there is some solace in the ever changing fast paced environment ...

Great garden in Herman park. Nice place to take photos and take a walk.Surprisingly, they even have a kiosk from Taiwan in the park. It smell great when resting inside.

Always love coming here. COVID-19 updates I noticed (as of Oct. 4): restrooms are not open, trashcans are blocked, the spiral walk up the waterfall is closed off, and they kick you out 10 minutes before closing lol (7 pm for the fall). No biggie though, these times are tough, Im glad theyre open at all! Scenery is still beautiful, PoGo stops still poppin! Plenty of grass to picnic on.

The gardens are well maintained and clean. It is refreshing to see so many different native plants.

Place looked nice but only was able to pop my head in to take a few pictures.

Visited here twice in one week to take photos. So in love with this beautiful garden. And its free! Clean restrooms and both times there was a food truck out front. Plenty of parking too.

Great place to enjoy the flowers and plants inside the garden

Luscious green grass and very tranquil. Parking is great too!

Awesome! Lots to see! Great for a stroll around gorgeous nature sights! Bits of incredible history around!

Such beautiful flowers and the waterfall was just elegant. It is a magical place to visit if you appreciate nature. Our walk was accompanied with fragrant flowers and incense coming from a small tower. It was just an amazing experience

Very beautiful garden. I enjoyed the nature. Its very clean. A good place for a walk.

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Beautiful garden!Some people are taking photo, and osome people are having picnic.Parking lot C at harman park is nearest parking space of this place.

Its a great place to take the kids the people are helpful

Great park. Alot has changed in the past 20 years but some things remain. Definitely going back soon.

Beautiful garden wonderful,open green space lots of walking or biking trails

My daughter was denied the use of the restroom at after 5pm which is when the close not 7pm like it says on google

Took the wife and kids just to get out of the house and it was awesome. The scenery was beautiful its connected to the Zoo and to Herman Park and you can also rent bikes which puts it over the top. Native Houstonian was my first time being there

Truly a special and serene place. My family really enjoyed ourselves here. Its like an oasis in the middle of the city.

This place is magical. It has nice photo places and the flower gardens are magnificent. Located just across from the Museum of Natural Science.

Beautiful here! You can walk, rent bikes, just sit. Even in the summer in the morning, theres a lovely breeze.

Nice place. Not ideal for children

Wedding pictures, 15 pictures, eventful pictures? You gotta come by to check this place out. There’s plenty of spots around you may like. Just an option for those in deseche if a picnic, pictures, date walks!The view from the top is the best, you can see everything around you within a 400-600 meter radius!

Its my happy place. They grow vegetables to very ornate and unusual flowers. Its serene and a must go place to zen!!!!

Beautiful garden next to Hermann Park. Hours vary by season but generally 9-5p. Free parking adjacent. Great place to take kids. Could easily spend 1-2 hours strolling around and exploring. Towards the back, there is a statuary with statues of internationally important figures. Nothing else quite like this place in Houston.

This location is well-kept and is a beautiful scenery to capture personal photos.

Pretty park with lots of stuff to do. Running and biking trail, golf course, fountains and statues celebrating Houstons founders, a zoo, a science museum (with AWESOME dinosaur exhibit), an outdoor theatre, and more. All within walking distance!

Wonderful and peaceful place. I love it

Wow! They really did a great job renovating this space. It is beautiful and such a nice area to walk around in or sit on the courtyard green space and relax. Very nice surprise coming here. I highly recommend taking a stroll through the herb garden also.

I is beautiful and good to listen little water falls on the hill. My daughter loved the sound of the fall and we enjoyed the view, I wish it has 2 more stairs to see all park from the top. Anyway, nice place to visit with your friends and family.

I love walking around and through the park and look at all the things that they are doing in park due the pandemic and making sure that everyone is safe.. Thank then some much

Spacious and beautiful park with immaculate care.

Awesome park and its free! A nice use of land and a very nice looking park. A great place to stop by and check out.

Very nice very calming I loved it..

Love this place! One of the best places to visit in Houston.

Really relaxing place. Small beautiful gardens. You can bring your food and eat at the tables by the entrance or just sit there and read.

Simply magical!Local Movings loves this Garden!

Beautiful place to relax and take in the beauty of life

I work in a building nearby, and this park is my go to place during lunch break. There is a vegetable garden and a flower garden. Really nice to have a walk and mediate.

I love the bridge my and friend Turned it into a work out place. And made some great fitness videos and tips. Great place but its on the Bayou so beware.

This is an absolutely beautiful green space near the med center and museums. Its a great place to sit and enjoy whatever good weather Houston gets. Parking is much better than it used to be, but its still gets full so metered parking on the road is usually necessary on weekends, holidays, or during park events. There is no super close food (Bodegas is a blockish away) so pack a picnic and maybe bully your favorite food truck into making routine stops.

Its Beautiful here great place for photos or just to take in the scenery. One of my favorite places..

It’s beautiful out here. Make sure to wear sunblock and comfortable shoes. There’s history and a beautiful view. Great for pictures.

A place of tranquility in the midst of busy city life

Beautiful place for a walk with good company.

Beautiful place. Good for relaxing photos and events

Lovely well maintained gardens laid out along a central man made lagoon with some interesting attractions. At one end is spiral walkway up to a viewpoint on a little man made hill, with a beautiful cascading waterfall down the side. Take a photo at the bottom of the waterfall.At the other end is a plaza with outdoor tables and probably a restaurant or concession, I am not certain. There are hidden side excursions, to a rose garden, to a herb garden, to a vegetable garden, so it is fun to discover and explore. Great for families with active kids. Stroller friendly with wide sidewalks. Located just across from the Museum of Natural Science.

Lovely park! So spacious, and the flowers are delightful!

Very nice garden spot. The scenery is quite serene. And excellent date spot.

One of the best scenic places in Htown!! Great spot for photo shoots and they even have a place for weddings, private engagements/events - call them for reservations. My daughter enjoys running around! I simply enjoy the waterfall! Beautiful

A serene environment where one can seek inner peace, harmony and balance. A great location for meditation or exercise or even a romantic walk in the park.

Nice quiet spot to walk around.

I just happened to stumble upon the centennial gardens when having a picnic at Hermann Park. I was pleasantly surprised by the gardens and look forward to returning in the spring months.

Loved this place! Its a beautiful outdoor setting for photo sessions or simply to hang out with family.

Special day. Best wishes to Yoshiki and Avery !!!!

Beautiful scenery and very quiet! Great place to take pictures!

Beautiful place and the atmosphere was very peaceful despite of all the photographs taken. I really enjoyed it.

I came to these gardens for the first time with my girlfriend and I loved it. The place is very beautiful and they have some great photo places and they have their flower garden and then a vegetable garden and it is such a nice place to visit with your significant other and even with your family. Its a very nice place for a picnic and theres so much green. They also have an ice cream cart and two food carts right outside of the garden and also a restaurant inside. Beautiful place, 10/10

Great new garden, beautiful flowers with walking paths near Hermann Park, with pavilion for private events.

Very beautiful clean place with so much to see and do perfect for long walks and dates

So pretty! These gardens are tucked away in the museum district. Weve lived in the area for 10 years and have never visited. Everything is nicely taken care of and the spiral garden is really interesting and once at the top there are nice views! Its worth the visit for sure!

This is a beautiful location in Houston! We enjoyed a leisurely walk amongst the flowers and admired the hill from the base (we were too tired from the days festivities to try the trek all the way up and back down again). We will be back to traverse the hill and the spectacular views it offers!

A beautiful destination. A lot of helpful and friendly staff. A great place to walk your dog and see a lot great flowers. I think its one of Houstons best public gardens. My wife and I got married there because we are both huge fans!

Gorgeous park and happy to see more and more people here enjoying it.

Great place to visit, enjoy a walk, or just relax on one of the many benches they have. The restrooms are clean. Also, there is a 3-hr free parking lot. Highly recommend this place.