For the next few weeks, I’m sharing some iconic Houston spots to check off your bucket list this summer. Our first stop is Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, where you’ll find a beautiful waterfall to cool off in the heart of the city.
Let’s Learn Some History
In the early 1980s, Gerald D. Hines, one of Houston’s most famous developers, desired for a fountain to be built near the iconic Williams Tower. To create Hines’ vision, John Burgee Architects with Philip Johnson built a 64-foot semi-circular, Postmodernist fountain. In 1985, the 2.77-acre park opened on Post Oak Boulevard.
Let’s Get Cool
If you’re looking to cool off, stand near the fountain as it pours out about 11,000 gallons of water per minute. At the park, stroll in the shade under more than 180 live oak trees. This is also a great place for a picnic with the family. If you’re looking to propose to your Houston love, this is one of the most iconic spots in the city for a proposal.
Let’s Make Sure We Can Park
The Waterwall park, which is open every day from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., is extra popular during the summer months. So, I suggest visiting during off times in the early morning or late evening. During peak hours, parking can also get hectic. Street parking is limited. It may be worth spending a little extra and parking in a nearby garage at The Galleria, and walking over.
Here's to where to find the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. (Google Maps)
Did this get you itching to go outdoors? Revisit some of our favorite outdoor spots around Houston in this City Cast Houston episode.
