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The long reflection pool in Hermann Park lined with oak trees, with the Pioneer Memorial obelisk at its far end.
Free entry

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Hermann Park

Hermann Park is a 445-acre public park at the southern end of Houston's Museum District, created on land left to the city by George H. Hermann in 1914. Around the Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool lie McGovern Lake, the Japanese Garden, the McGovern Centennial Gardens and the Houston Zoo, with a miniature railway and pedal boats.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00
Price
Free entry

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source hermannpark.org

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon06:00–23:00
Tue06:00–23:00
Wed06:00–23:00
Thu06:00–23:00
Fri06:00–23:00
Sat06:00–23:00
Sun06:00–23:00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hermann Park free?

Yes. Entry to Hermann Park is free.

What are the opening hours of Hermann Park?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00.

Free entry

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