Located in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, this 445-acre urban park is an important resource for many Houstonians.

While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe, and enjoyable public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community.

Hermann Park was recently named one of America’s great public spaces by the American Planning Association and the Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens was honored with the Landmark Award from Keep Houston Beautiful (Mayor’s Proud Partner Awards). Hermann Park is a wonderful place to spend a day. Whether you wish to ride the train along the Hermann Park Railroad, pedal around in a pedal boat on McGovern Lake, jog along the trails, or enjoy a peaceful moment in the Japanese Garden, Hermann Park offers countless opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The Hermann Park Railroad, Pedal Boats, Carousel, Cafe, and McGovern Centennial Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Hours for the train, boats, carousel and gift shop are subject to change based on weather conditions and change seasonally.

The McGovern Centennial Gardens stay open later during the summer months and close earlier during the shorter winter months.

Hermann Park

6100 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030

If coming on 59 North, exit Fannin. Turn left at Hermann Drive, then right on Caroline Street into Hermann Park by the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

If coming on 59 South, exit and turn right at Main Street. Go around Mecom Fountain and take Hermann Park Drive toward Sam Houston Monument and into the Park.

If coming on 288 North, exit MacGregor and turn right onto North MacGregor. Hermann Park begins once you cross Almeda at the first traffic light. Continue on North MacGregor, turning right at the next light onto Cambridge Street, and then right again onto Hermann Park Drive, to reach the central parking lot and Zoo entrance.

If coming on 288 South, exit MacGregor, turn left onto North MacGregor. Hermann Park begins once you cross Almeda at the first traffic light. Continue on North MacGregor, turning right at the next light onto Cambridge Street, and then right again onto Hermann Park Drive, to reach the central parking lot and Zoo entrance.

McGovern Centennial Gardens

1500 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX 77004 

If coming on 59 North, exit Fannin. Turn left at Hermann Drive. Turn right into Parking Lot C at either Crawford Street or Jackson Street.

If coming on 59 South, exit and turn right at Main Street. Go around Mecom Fountain and take Hermann Drive. Turn right into Parking Lot C at either Crawford Street or Jackson Street.

If coming on 288 North, exit MacGregor and curve right onto North MacGregor. Turn right onto Almeda Road (first stop light). Turn left onto Hermann Drive. Turn left onto Hermann Drive. Turn left into Parking Lot C at either Jackson Street or Crawford Street.

If coming on 288 South, exit MacGregor, turn left onto North MacGregor. Turn right onto Almeda Road (first stop light). Turn left onto Hermann Drive. Turn left into Parking Lot C at either Jackson Street or Crawford Street.