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Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts — Attraction in Houston

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Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts
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Nearby attractions
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Bayou Music Center
520 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Tranquillity Park
400 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Houston Grand Opera
510 Preston St UNIT 1504, Houston, TX 77002
Market Square Park
301 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
Hermann Square
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
The Jones on Main
712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Nearby restaurants
Birraporetti's
500 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Cultivated F+B
701 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Space City Birria
415 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
Swallow's Nest
712 Main St Suite 106, Houston, TX 77002
La Taquiza Street Tacos
800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
1929 Po-Boy Kitchen
411 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002
Press Waffle Co.
Lyric Market Food Hall Inside Lyric Market, Food Hall, 411 Smith St Stall G-H, Houston, TX 77002
Lyric Market
Lyric Market, 411 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002
Taste Kitchen + Bar
420 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Perbacco
700 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
Nearby local services
711 Fit
711 Louisiana St UNIT 200, Houston, TX 77002
The Buzbee Law Firm
600 Travis St # 7500, Houston, TX 77002
501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Sunsetbodyworksdayspa
817 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
Randle’s Barbershop
910 Louisiana St Suite M170, Houston, TX 77002
Spa by JW Houston Downtown
806 Main St, Houston, TX 77003
Aware By Luther Barbershop
611 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
JC Hibachi Mobile Catering
Houston, TX 77002
Art Club
401 Franklin St Suite 1050, Houston, TX 77201, United States
Paella Fusion Texas
Houston, TX 77002
Nearby hotels
The Lancaster Hotel
701 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
806 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Reside Houston Downtown, a Wyndham Residence
401 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
720 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
AC Hotel Houston Downtown
723 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection
220 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Aloft Houston Downtown
820 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
Moxy Houston Downtown
412 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Le Méridien Houston Downtown
1121 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002
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Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

601 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002
4.5(138)
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attractions: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Alley Theatre, Bayou Music Center, Tranquillity Park, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center, Houston Grand Opera, Market Square Park, Hermann Square, The Jones on Main, restaurants: Birraporetti's, Cultivated F+B, Space City Birria, Swallow's Nest, La Taquiza Street Tacos, 1929 Po-Boy Kitchen, Press Waffle Co., Lyric Market, Taste Kitchen + Bar, Perbacco, local businesses: 711 Fit, The Buzbee Law Firm, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, Sunsetbodyworksdayspa, Randle’s Barbershop, Spa by JW Houston Downtown, Aware By Luther Barbershop, JC Hibachi Mobile Catering, Art Club, Paella Fusion Texas
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Nearby attractions of Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Alley Theatre

Bayou Music Center

Tranquillity Park

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Wortham Theater Center

Houston Grand Opera

Market Square Park

Hermann Square

The Jones on Main

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

4.7

(1.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre

4.8

(990)

Open 24 hours
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Bayou Music Center

Bayou Music Center

4.4

(1.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Tranquillity Park

Tranquillity Park

4.3

(639)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

Birraporetti's

Cultivated F+B

Space City Birria

Swallow's Nest

La Taquiza Street Tacos

1929 Po-Boy Kitchen

Press Waffle Co.

Lyric Market

Taste Kitchen + Bar

Perbacco

Birraporetti's

Birraporetti's

4.2

(1.1K)

Closed
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Cultivated F+B

Cultivated F+B

4.5

(173)

Open until 10:00 PM
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Space City Birria

Space City Birria

4.8

(755)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Swallow's Nest

Swallow's Nest

4.7

(55)

$

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Nearby local services of Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

711 Fit

The Buzbee Law Firm

501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

Sunsetbodyworksdayspa

Randle’s Barbershop

Spa by JW Houston Downtown

Aware By Luther Barbershop

JC Hibachi Mobile Catering

Art Club

Paella Fusion Texas

711 Fit

711 Fit

4.5

(23)

Click for details
The Buzbee Law Firm

The Buzbee Law Firm

4.7

(52)

Click for details
501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

5.0

(9)

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Sunsetbodyworksdayspa

Sunsetbodyworksdayspa

4.7

(56)

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From Heat Island to Oasis | Houston Theater District’s New Cultural Landmark Located in downtown Houston’s Theater District, the Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (formerly Jones Plaza), designed by RIOS, transforms the original plaza into an interconnected, accessible, and inclusive green public space. Through year-round music, theater, dance, opera, film, art installations, and festivals, it has become a central hub for locals and visitors to experience the arts. Inspired by Houston’s unique natural environment—bays, wetlands, and lush greenery—the project reimagined a former concrete plaza atop an underground parking garage, which had become an urban heat island due to poor accessibility. The core challenge for the design team was: How can a public space truly serve a diverse community? The solution was positioning Lynn Wyatt Square as a nexus connecting the district’s cultural resources. Guided by the concept of "urban choreography," the plaza’s dynamic layout mirrors the fluidity of performing arts. Its curved design links five distinct zones: green spaces, an event lawn, water features, and open-air art spaces, while integrating with nearby institutions like the Houston Symphony and Ballet as an "outdoor stage." Vibrant color schemes further enhance the lively atmosphere. To combat heat, the original concrete area was converted into a green roof over the parking garage, planted with 14 mature oak trees and native vegetation, alongside immersive water features. Hardscape was reduced by 19%, while greenery increased by 91.8%, enabling annual carbon storage of 3,075 lbs (~1,395 kg) and stormwater retention of 10,936 gallons (~41 tons). For hurricane resilience, the site was elevated to Houston’s 500-year flood level, ensuring safety for structures and vents. Once enclosed by concrete walls, the redesigned plaza now opens on all sides, adding four ADA-compliant pathways and increasing seating capacity by 60%. Wheelchair-accessible water platforms allow direct interaction, while adjacent walkways invite visitors to traverse fountains, fostering engagement. RIOS developed a cohesive visual identity for the plaza, with a logo featuring dynamic typographic transitions inspired by dancers’ movements. The signature bright yellow draws from plaza furnishings, while signage blends seamlessly with landscape materials, accommodating future diverse programming. #Houston #TheaterDistrict #PublicSpace #UrbanDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ArtsAndCulture #Accessibility #GreenInfrastructure #Placemaking #RIOS
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From Heat Island to Oasis | Houston Theater District’s New Cultural Landmark Located in downtown Houston’s Theater District, the Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (formerly Jones Plaza), designed by RIOS, transforms the original plaza into an interconnected, accessible, and inclusive green public space. Through year-round music, theater, dance, opera, film, art installations, and festivals, it has become a central hub for locals and visitors to experience the arts. Inspired by Houston’s unique natural environment—bays, wetlands, and lush greenery—the project reimagined a former concrete plaza atop an underground parking garage, which had become an urban heat island due to poor accessibility. The core challenge for the design team was: How can a public space truly serve a diverse community? The solution was positioning Lynn Wyatt Square as a nexus connecting the district’s cultural resources. Guided by the concept of "urban choreography," the plaza’s dynamic layout mirrors the fluidity of performing arts. Its curved design links five distinct zones: green spaces, an event lawn, water features, and open-air art spaces, while integrating with nearby institutions like the Houston Symphony and Ballet as an "outdoor stage." Vibrant color schemes further enhance the lively atmosphere. To combat heat, the original concrete area was converted into a green roof over the parking garage, planted with 14 mature oak trees and native vegetation, alongside immersive water features. Hardscape was reduced by 19%, while greenery increased by 91.8%, enabling annual carbon storage of 3,075 lbs (~1,395 kg) and stormwater retention of 10,936 gallons (~41 tons). For hurricane resilience, the site was elevated to Houston’s 500-year flood level, ensuring safety for structures and vents. Once enclosed by concrete walls, the redesigned plaza now opens on all sides, adding four ADA-compliant pathways and increasing seating capacity by 60%. Wheelchair-accessible water platforms allow direct interaction, while adjacent walkways invite visitors to traverse fountains, fostering engagement. RIOS developed a cohesive visual identity for the plaza, with a logo featuring dynamic typographic transitions inspired by dancers’ movements. The signature bright yellow draws from plaza furnishings, while signage blends seamlessly with landscape materials, accommodating future diverse programming. #Houston #TheaterDistrict #PublicSpace #UrbanDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ArtsAndCulture #Accessibility #GreenInfrastructure #Placemaking #RIOS
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5.0
2y

Holiday Magic Nineth stop - Jingle Town: A delicate mini park located at the core of the theater district. Surrounded by symphony halls, opera houses, and other artistic theaters, it's imbued with a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere. In this small space, there are various pleasing and interactive art installations. Picture two shows a bright yellow swing that appears uniquely solitary against the backdrop of the night sky and lights. There also multiple tandem rocking chair with back-to-front seating, offering a fun experience of cooperation. From a distance, look like there are three musical instrument installations. Upon closer approach, one discovers handles - when turning, they play Christmas symphonies led by the respective instruments, enchanting and melodious, making one linger and forget to leave. Particularly, the large guitar doubles as a small slide, providing endless fun for children. It's said that Holiday Magic installed ten of these music boxes, looking forward to the next exploration...

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5.0
2y

Beautiful square in the heart of Downtown,Historic theatre district.very nice and amazing areas,The developers did a great job.amazing views.This place features musical boxes you turn to play melodies .Great for children and pets.Very accesible for everyone.This park venue is a must visit place during your stay in Houston. Great spot for meeting with friends,family.Chairs and tables to sit down and enjoy a lunch ,a good meal and look at the theatres and symphonic halls all around you.If you love taking pics and selfies this place is for you. Highly recommend to.visit. I know this place will become emblematic of...

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1y

What started out to be a good experience turned into a horrible one. We went to listen to a guitarist who was really good but when we needed to go to the bathroom and tried to go where it said Park restrooms I was chased by a security guard up the ramp and told I could not enter the building and go to the bathroom for some dumb reason? Apparently they have no restrooms here at this park and everybody just has to pee themselves. I would never go back here or suggest anyone ever come back to this...

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