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Memorial Park

6501 Memorial Drive, P.O. Box 131024, Houston, TX 77001 (Washington Ave./ Memorial Park)
713-845-1000
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As featured in Houston on a budget and 1 other guide
Ranked #23 of 151 attractions in Houston
Type: Parks, Golf Courses
Activities: Running, Biking, Golfing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveler Description: Memorial Park is a sprawling park nestled within a wooded majestic metropolis.  Enjoy miles of walking or jogging with friendly Houstonians.  You... more »
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

I really like some of the work they have done to this park. I have lived in Houston all my life and remember visiting there as a child. I see revitalization all over and i am pleased to see that so many runners still use the park daily. Well done city of Houston!

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Pacifica, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

So much going on in Memorial Park, polo fields, SCA fights, softball, picnics, horses and love rolling down Memorial Dr towards downtown.

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See 3 more reviews by Penguin S for Houston
Humble, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

This is a great place! Whether it is a special event, such as the Japanese Festival, a romantic picnic with my husband, this is a beautiful place to be.

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Columbia, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

Huge park with lots of trails. Well maintained and lots of open space as well as picnic areas and playing fields. Can get very busy on the weekend, but still a pleasant day. If you want to explore the trails, give yourself plenty of time as there are lots of paths to take.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Pretty much have the room to do whatever you want in this great kept up park near downtown Houston. There is a golf course beside it, running trails, a little train for kids, ponds, manmade ponds, and nature! Definitely need a few hours to check it all out. Be sure not to go during summer, cause it's crazy hot!

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Orange, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Memorial Park is another beautiful place smack in the middle of Houston. It is an enormous park that has miles of jogging/bike trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a golf course, a public pool, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and much more. All hours of the day you will find people walking, jogging, playing and just taking advantage of the beauty of this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

The main activity I've done in this park is to use the 1.5 mile walking/running loop. It can be very busy on the weekend. Show up early to find a parking spot and beat the heat. But there is also tennis courts, golf, large fields, and mountain bike trails. Also be on the lookout for art festivals that may be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

What a nice and large park that is used by many walkers, bikers and runners. I wish we had more time to have explored more. It had ample parking and was clean.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

I live in another state but visit family in Houston often. Memorial Park is one of my favorites parks in the world. I travel alot and always make time to visit parks. I was amazed at how hugh it was the first time! We usually go on a weekend day and there are many people of all races and ethnicities.... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

I go to the Memorial Park almost every weekend. The park is very nice with walking and jogging trails. The 3-mile walking and jogging trail is really my favorite. Since the park is well lit, you can also go during the evenings after the sun has gone down. By far, my best park in Houston..

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