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Green Spaces

The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

Ima Hogg, Barbara Jordan, Christia Adair—the activists, conservationists, and pioneers whose names grace Houston’s green spaces.

06/04/2026 By Isobella Jade

Skate or Die

The Best Skateparks in Houston, According to a Teenage Skater

Lee & Joe Jamail, North Houston Skatepark, Alief, and every Houston skatepark worth rolling to—plus where to buy gear.

05/18/2026 By Saba Khonsari

Spring in Houston

Where to Find Houston’s Most Beautiful Public Gardens

These seven public gardens highlight Houston’s biodiversity during the city’s most beautiful season.

03/04/2026 By Claire Sewell

Green Miles

Why Houston’s Bayou Greenways Are Ideal Marathon Training Grounds

With 156 miles of connected trails, Houston’s bayou system shapes how local runners train for the Chevron Houston Marathon.

01/05/2026 By Saba Khonsari

The Must List

'Monarch Story' Brings a Butterfly Wonderland to Houston Arboretum

Artist Michelle Matthews has created a lush home for Gulf Coast pollinators, and the space will remain once the installation concludes in November.

08/20/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Civic Minded

Discovery Green’s Art Lab Provides an Education in Public Art

Houston artists receive mentorship on how to design and develop civic art in a new fellowship program intended to beautify the city while keeping it local.

02/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Nature Calls

Make the East Texas Pineywoods Your Next Great Escape

This underrated part of the state offers camping and glamping, historic sites, and beautiful forest hikes where you’ll become one with nature.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Happy Skating

Ice Rinks Around the Houston Area for Holiday Fun

There’s no better way to feel the spirit of the season.

11/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Secret Beauty

The Hidden Natural Beauty of Houston

The city is so much more than a concrete jungle of highways—you just have to know where to look.

09/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Secret Spot

Shining a Light on Armand Bayou Nature Center on 50th Anniversary

The 2,500-acre nature preserve showcases what Houston would’ve looked like if humans never settled here. Why do so few people know it exists?

08/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Popular Content

    Where to Find Houston’s Most Beautiful Public Gardens

    The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

    The Best Skateparks in Houston, According to a Teenage Skater

    Why Houston’s Bayou Greenways Are Ideal Marathon Training Grounds

    10 Gifts for the Plant-Obsessed Friend in Your Life

    10 Purrr-fect Gifts For the Pet Parent

Camp in Style

Where to Go Glamping in Texas

If you like nature but don't want to rough it, glamping might be just perfect for you.

05/16/2024 By Ana Garcia and Sofia Gonzalez

Free Love

Free Date Ideas in Houston for Valentine's Day (or Any Day)

Taking a walk in one of the city's beautiful parks is just as nice as spending a month's rent at a fancy restaurant.

02/06/2024 By Stephanie Bartels

Green Spaces

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Best Parks

The city’s newly renovated and refreshed urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

01/30/2024 By Katharine Shilcutt and Stephanie Bartels

Field of Dreams

MacGregor Park Renovation Will Breathe New Life into Third Ward Area

A multimillion-dollar community-driven transformation is set to revitalize this historic Houston gem.

01/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Let It Snow

Travel Destinations in Texas to (Maybe, Probably) See Some Snow

Pack your beanies, gloves, blankets, and parkas for a chilly getaway.

01/11/2024 By Rosemary Akpan

Green Revival

These Houston Parks Have Big Changes Coming in 2024

From the East End to the bayous, green spaces are getting a glow-up next year.

12/06/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Green Spaces

Hermann Park Will Look Completely Different Next Year

A 26-acre expansion coming in March 2024 will include innovative playgrounds and zen spaces, as well as a new cafe and beer garden.

09/22/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Bike Battle

Hardcourt Bike Polo Is Building a Strong Presence in Houston

The sport gained fans in the early aughts in Seattle before spreading across the country and to the Lone Star State.

06/06/2023 By Daniel Renfrow Photography by Richard Ramirez II

Natural Beauty

SPARK Celebrates 40 Years at Play

Nonprofit plans to raise $10 million to transform 40 more school parks in the next four years.

03/30/2023 By Geneva Diaz

WATER WORKS

Take the Plunge and Check Out Downtown Aquarium – Houston 

With more than 300 species of aquatic life from around the world, and a variety of events and dining options, it's good clean fun for the whole family.

02/13/2023 By Nicholas Roma

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