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O. JACK MITCHELL GARDEN
The O. Jack Mitchell Garden is named for the former dean of the Rice School of Architecture. The picturesque garden is located along the side of the Jones Reflection Pool across from Arbor in the Pines.
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MECOM ROCKWELL COLONNADE
The attractive Mecom Rockwell Colonnade and fountain were added to Hermann Park in 1968 using the limestone columns from the original Miller Outdoor Theatre, built in 1923.
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MCGOVERN LAKE
The scenic, eight-acre lake offers Park visitors a beautiful spot to relax and watch birds or take a pedal boat ride.
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MARY GIBBS AND JESSE H. JONES GREENWAY BIO-SWALE
Replacing an unattractive drainage ditch in the main parking lot, the Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Greenway Bio-swale collects water from Lake Plaza and filters pollutants as it travels from the Park to the bayou. It also serves as a detention basin by holding water during heavy rainfall to help reduce flooding along the…
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Lott Hall
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department office is located in the historic Spanish-style clubhouse at 6201 Hemann Park Drive. Designed by Arthur E. Nutter in 1933, the cozy building was the original Hermann Park Golf Course clubhouse. Renovation of the Clubhouse was completed in late 2020 and after dedication is now called Lott Hall, in…
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Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
Loblolly Pines (Pinus taeda) are medium to large trees with six to nine inch long evergreen needles that grow in bundles of three. These trees produce red-brown cones, have scaly plated bark, and a very straight trunk. There are nearly 1,400 young and mature Loblolly Pines throughout the Park. The small pine pictured is near Brays…
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Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) are medium to large evergreen oak trees with horizontal branching, darkbrown bark, and 1” acorns. Live Oaks shed their old foliage in late winter. This is the most populous tree in the Park with a count of approximately 1,800 trees. Live Oaks are found growing along the curb lines and jogging trails…
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LAKE PLAZA
Scenic Lake Plaza, renovated in 2008, is situated along the eastern edge of McGovern Lake and is adjacent to the main entrance to the Houston Zoo. The Plaza includes Kinder Station (the main station for the Hermann Park Train), the Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop, Pinewood Cafe, public restrooms, the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Bridge,…
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LAKE OVERLOOK AND MOLLY ANN SMITH PLAZA
Located on the north shore of McGovern Lake, picturesque Lake Overlook and Molly Ann Smith Plaza offer picnic areas on a raised lawn, shaded seating, and playful interactive fountains for children to enjoy. The Pioneer Memorial obelisk honors the early pioneers who founded Houston.
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Kinder Station
Following a $2 million donation by the Kinder Foundation, Kinder Station was built as a new central rail station for the Hermann Park Railroad. Here, riders buy tickets and board the train for a 20-minute scenic trip on the Park’s train. The Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop is also located in Kinder Station.
