The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park

The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park

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From Rendering to Reality: The Story of Buffalo Bayou Park • Upcoming Events & Tours • This commemorative book highlights Buffalo Bayou Park’s history, enriched native landscape and wildlife habitat, trail improvements, the creative lunar cycle lighting scheme, the multi-faceted destinations and architectural considerations, and major public art installations. The book includes the Buffalo Bayou Park Field Guide (also sold separately), which helps readers identify the flora and fauna that call Buffalo Bayou home. • Purchase Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive Visitor Center at The Water Works and the Buffalo Bayou Boutique: 105-B Sabine Street Lighted areas: 6 AM – 11 PM Other areas: Dawn to dusk Visitor Center at The Water Works and the Bayou Boutique: 9 AM – 6 PM Johnny Steele Dog Park: 7 AM – 8 PM with the following exceptions: Closed Tuesdays from 7 AM – 4 PM for maintenance and cleaning Closed Fridays from 1-2:30 PM for pond cleaning Buffalo Bayou Park is the 160-acre green space just west of downtown Houston. Visitors can enjoy beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; a nature play area; the go-to dog park; public art; and delightful places to picnic, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Enhancement of this award-winning park was a collaboration of BBP, the Kinder Foundation, the City of Houston through Houston Parks & Recreation Department, and Harris County Flood Control District. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Limited parking available at The Water Works (105-B Sabine St.) and may vary based on special events. The parking lot is closed after park hours. [Google Places type: visitor center]