Arboretum Lake — Attraction in Houston

Memorial Park in the heart of Houston is a peaceful and serene escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. This spot is perfect for hiking and immersing yourself in nature. If you're lucky, you might even spot adorable armadillos! The park is full of life, with plenty of birds, playful squirrels, and turtles swimming in the lake. There’s also a sign warning about alligators, though I didn’t see any, but it's nice to know they might be nearby. This was my first time exploring this part of the park, and I absolutely loved it. If you need a restroom, just walk over to the nearest parking area. Overall, it’s a beautiful and calming place to connect with nature right in the middle...

Houston arboretum is always one of our go-to places when we visit. Naturalistic settings like the little lake and marsh and boardwalk trails are fun to wander.

Nice (air-conditioned!) visitor center, playground, and scattered benches and shady spots help if you have kids or get tired or hot. Not all trails are wheelchair accessible.

Plenty of Pokemon, for those who play games.

There is a fee for parking, unless you...

Allowing an alligator(s) here is one of the dumbest things Texas Wildlife and the City of Houston can do. Just because it's native doesn't mean it belongs in a city park where people bring their pets and children. There is no fence around the area so the alligator can wander wherever it wants. The alligator...