Year Built: 1994 Square Footage for Meeting Space: 1,466 acres Number of Fields: Facility for jogging, tennis, hiking, biking, picnicking, wildlife, and golfing.
Awards/Designations
2011: Special Recognition On-The-Ground Projects over $500,000
Resident Partners
PARTNERS:
Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Texas Parks and Wildlife
RECREATIONAL GROUP PARTNERS:
Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association
Houston Area Road Runners Association
NON-PROFIT PARTNERS:
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Bayou Preservation Association
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Houston Parks Board
The Hermann Park Conservancy
Houston Wilderness
Parking & Tailgating Information
On-site street parking is available to the public.
Venue Policies
Park hours are from dawn to dusk.
Glass containers are prohibited.
Alcoholic beverage consumption is prohibited (unless otherwise indicated).
Littering is prohibited. Use trash receptacles.
Scooters and skateboards are prohibited.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited off roadways and beyond parking areas.
Improperly parked vehicles will be towed.
Two hour parking are for patrons only.
Vending or sales are prohibited without permit.
Hunting or use of firearms is prohibited.
Dogs are to remain on leash at all times.
Pet owners are required to pick up after pets Ordinance 2003-1275, Sec. 6-24.
Plants and animals are protected – do not remove or molest.
Control noise levels – please be respectful of others.
Contact Info
Phone: (713) 863-8403
Memorial Park Golf Course: 713-862-4033
Memorial Park Tennis Center: 713-867-0440
Memorial Park Swimming and Fitness Center: 713-802-1662
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center: 713-681-8433
Directions
US 59 North traveling South: From US 59 South > Take I-10 E/I-10 W exit toward Beaumont/San Antonio > Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 10 W/San Antonio and merge onto I-10 > Take exit 764 toward Washington Ave/Westcott St > merge onto Katy Freeway Service Road > Sharp left onto Washington Ave > Continue onto Westcott St > Turn right onto Memorial Loop Dr. > Keep left to continue on W Memorial Loop Dr. > Memorial Park
US 59 South traveling North: From US 59 North > Take exit I-610 N > Take exit 10 toward Woodway Drive/Memorial Drive > Merge onto West Loop S > Keep right to stay on West Loop S > Take the 1st right onto Woodway Dr.> Continue onto Memorial Dr. > Turn left onto N Picnic Ln. > Continue onto W Memorial Loop Dr. > Memorial Park.
I-45 North traveling South: From I-45 S > Take exit 48B for I-10 W toward San Antonio > Merge onto I-10 > Take exit 764 toward Washington Ave/Westcott St. > Merge onto Katy Freeway Service Road > Sharp left onto Washington Ave > Continue onto Westcott St > Turn right onto Memorial Loop Dr. > Keep left to continue on W Memorial Loop Dr. > Memorial Park.
I-45 South traveling North: From I-45 N > Take exit 48B on the left for Interstate 10 W toward San Antonio > Merge onto I-10 > Take exit 764 toward Washington Ave/Westcott St. > Merge onto Katy Freeway Service Road > Sharp left onto Washington Ave > Continue onto Westcott St > Turn right onto Memorial Loop Dr. > Keep left to continue on W Memorial Loop Dr. > Memorial Park.
I-10 East traveling West: From I-10 W > Take exit 764 toward Washington Ave/Westcott St. > Merge onto Katy Freeway Service Road > Sharp left onto Washington Ave > Continue onto Westcott St > Turn right onto Memorial Loop Dr. > Keep left to continue on W Memorial Loop Dr. > Memorial Park.
I-10 West traveling East: From I-10 E > Take exit 764 for Westcott St. toward Washington Ave > Slight right onto Westcott St > Take the 1st right onto Memorial Loop Dr. Keep left to continue on W Memorial Loop Dr. > Memorial Park
Past Events
Bayou City Art Festival
Arbor Day 2012
Just for Kids Fun Run
HARRA Party in the Park
Navy SEAL Tadpole Camp for Kids
Ride of Silence
Houston Space Fest: 5K Fun Run
Lemonade Day Registration at the Memorial Park Conservancy Run