Summer starts early in Houston, which means we Texans get a head start on the festivities like our beloved summer picnics! Summer picnics are always better spent in the scenic beauty of a park. Here are four stunning Houston picnic areas that you’ll love picnicking at this upcoming summer!
Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is a park stretching across 2.3 miles along the Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston. This park is a joy to visit, whether you’re a Houston local or a visitor. This gem in the middle of the city is spacious, providing plenty of space for you and your fellow picnickers to lay down a picnic blanket and relax. The Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion is an attraction located near the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, which provides multiple options for playtime while picnicking!
Hermann Park
This expansive 445-acre park is located at the southern end of the Houston Museum District. It’s noted for the rich wildlife you can spot all over the park, and its family-friendly environment. With a long list of features such as a Japanese garden and even a train ride through the park, you’ll be spending the whole day exploring just this park! In terms of picnics, Hermann Park is full of picnic tables galore. Furthermore, even on the park’s busiest days, the park is large enough to accommodate your group, since it’s easy enough to find a space away from other visitors and with a pleasant view.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park, while it is more commonly frequented for exercise use, is a beautiful spot to consider as well. As one of the biggest urban parks in the country, there are plenty of picnic spot options for you to choose between. For example, south of Memorial Drive is a perfect place to lay down your picnic blanket, as long as you don’t mind runners passing by on the trails. The park is known to be well-maintained in its cleanliness and lush greenery, making it an ideal hiking and picnicking destination!
Levy Park
Levy Park is an excellent picnic spot option with a unique, kid-friendly design that ensures your summer picnic will be an absolute hit with both the adults and little ones! The kid’s playground, accompanied by a rock wall, water park, games, and crafts, will ensure that even the most restless of kids in your group won’t run out of activities to engage in. Furthermore, Levy Park offers onsite parking at no cost, and who doesn’t love free parking? We recommend setting up camp at one of the numerous picnic tables available, and looking out for any passing food trucks that pass by for some extra refreshments!
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