Discovery Green

The current site of Discovery Green was originally a high-end residential neighborhood in the late 19th century. However, the area was radically altered with the construction of a railroad station in the early 20th century along the eastern border of downtown. Visitors to Discovery Green can chose from two contemporary restaurants or pack a picnic to enjoy with family and friends. The...

Know Before You Go: Although you will spot a wine bottle or two on picnic blankets at Friday night movie screenings, bringing alcohol to the park is technically not permitted.

Save Time: Street parking is almost impossible to find when the Astros are playing at Minute Maid. Bring $5 to $10 in cash for a lot near the park.

Houston's newest park opened in April 2008, across from the George R. Brown Convention Center. The 12-acre greenspace features Wi-Fi access, a lake, a model-boat pond, an amphitheater, and

The Grove, serving steaks, seafood, and acclaimed burgers. 1611 Lamar St. 713/337–7321. www.thegrovehouston.com.

One of Houston’s biggest steps toward developing a downtown community was the opening of Discovery Green Park, 12 acres of LEED Gold Certified lawn and lake located next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. While downtown used to be… Read More

Announcing totally outdoor Ice skating at Discovery Green is back to Houstons spectacular new downtown park! The Ice At Discovery Green, Holiday Skating On The Lake, Presented by the Houston Chronicle, will span 7,200-sq. ft. of real frozen icedeep in the heart of Texas. Sure to be a favorite holiday-season destination, the ice rink opens Thanksgiving Day, November 24, and runs through February...

The Ice at Discovery Green will span 7,200 square feet of the model boat basin on Kinder Lake, hold 6,000-gallons of water, and measure a cool 22 degrees. The skating experience will also include a toddler ice rink, skate shop, snack shop and gift shop, in addition to private skating instruction, special performances by regional figure skating stars; jazz music, film and DJ nights; and skating...