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McGovern Lake — Attraction in Houston

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McGovern Lake
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McGovern Lake is an 8-acre lake in Houston's Hermann Park, in the U.S. state of Texas.
Nearby attractions
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park Lake Plaza
6100 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Japanese Garden
6000 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Pioneer Memorial Obelisk
Pioneer Memorial Obelisk, 6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Bird Island at Hermann Park
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park
Hermann Park Railroad, Houston, TX 77030
Nearby restaurants
Ginger Kale
6104 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Sunday Press | Hermann Park
6104 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Cypress Circle Café
1513 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
Koko Cafe
6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz St #160, Houston, TX 77004
Elements Grill
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Periodic Table
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Fia's Pizzeria
1200 Binz St #130, Houston, TX 77004
Lucille's
5512 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
Twiga Café
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Nearby local services
Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop
6102 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004
Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center
2020 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
The MFA Shop
5601 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Nearby hotels
ZaSpa Houston Museum District
5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
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McGovern Lake

Houston, TX 77030
4.7(19)
Open 24 hours
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McGovern Lake is an 8-acre lake in Houston's Hermann Park, in the U.S. state of Texas.

Outdoor
Relaxation
Scenic
Family friendly
Pet friendly
attractions: Houston Zoo, Hermann Park Railroad, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park Lake Plaza, Japanese Garden, Hermann Park, Pioneer Memorial Obelisk, Bird Island at Hermann Park, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park, restaurants: Ginger Kale, Sunday Press | Hermann Park, Cypress Circle Café, Koko Cafe, Bodegas Taco Shop, Elements Grill, Periodic Table, Fia's Pizzeria, Lucille's, Twiga Café, local businesses: Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop, Hermann Park Golf Course, Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center, The MFA Shop
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Nearby attractions of McGovern Lake

Houston Zoo

Hermann Park Railroad

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Japanese Garden

Hermann Park

Pioneer Memorial Obelisk

Bird Island at Hermann Park

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Hermann Park

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

4.6

(15.6K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Hermann Park Railroad

Hermann Park Railroad

4.7

(531)

Closed
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Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre

4.8

(2.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Hermann Park Lake Plaza

4.8

(89)

Open until 11:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of McGovern Lake

Ginger Kale

Sunday Press | Hermann Park

Cypress Circle Café

Koko Cafe

Bodegas Taco Shop

Elements Grill

Periodic Table

Fia's Pizzeria

Lucille's

Twiga Café

Ginger Kale

Ginger Kale

3.8

(188)

$

Open until 6:00 PM
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Sunday Press | Hermann Park

Sunday Press | Hermann Park

3.8

(41)

$

Open until 6:00 PM
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Cypress Circle Café

Cypress Circle Café

2.1

(73)

$

Closed
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Koko Cafe

Koko Cafe

4.1

(15)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of McGovern Lake

Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop

Hermann Park Golf Course

Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center

The MFA Shop

Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop

Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop

4.3

(26)

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Hermann Park Golf Course

Hermann Park Golf Course

4.3

(487)

Click for details
Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center

Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center

4.6

(86)

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The MFA Shop

The MFA Shop

4.7

(77)

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Reviews of McGovern Lake

4.7
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4.0
3y

Very nice public space, with plenty of ducks, and birds to enjoy. There's also pedal boats available to rent. Currently, there is construction on-site that on occasion disrupts the peaceful ambience. It's estimated completion according to the site is 2024, just something to keep in mind.

Some of the duck species you'll find at the lake include:

1️⃣ Muscovy Duck 2️⃣ American Peking 3️⃣ Black-Bellied Whistling Duck 4️⃣...

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5.0
6y

It's just next to Houston Zoo gate within Herman Park. You can enjoy a nice pedal boat ride and relax having a picnic with kids while birds...

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5.0
2y

Beautiful small lake with paddleboats for rent and tons of ducks. Great for a fun day with the family. Parking may be limited on busy...

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Very nice public space, with plenty of ducks, and birds to enjoy. There's also pedal boats available to rent. Currently, there is construction on-site that on occasion disrupts the peaceful ambience. It's estimated completion according to the site is 2024, just something to keep in mind. Some of the duck species you'll find at the lake include: 1️⃣ Muscovy Duck 2️⃣ American Peking 3️⃣ Black-Bellied Whistling Duck 4️⃣ Egyptian Goose
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Very nice public space, with plenty of ducks, and birds to enjoy. There's also pedal boats available to rent. Currently, there is construction on-site that on occasion disrupts the peaceful ambience. It's estimated completion according to the site is 2024, just something to keep in mind. Some of the duck species you'll find at the lake include: 1️⃣ Muscovy Duck 2️⃣ American Peking 3️⃣ Black-Bellied Whistling Duck 4️⃣ Egyptian Goose
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