The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park — Attraction in Houston

I've been coming to this park for decades before it was even called Buffalo Bayou Park and loosely just called Eleanor Tinsley Park even though that wasn't the whole park. The park is a great part of the city and has been motivation for me to exercise whether it's riding my bike by myself or with a group of friends; or getting a few people together and walk so we feel safe when we get out to downtown and come back.

The problem is that there is a gatekeeping tyrant at the visitor center who just does not like seeing people enjoy themselves and as soon as he sees a group together, runs out and accosts them and just loses his mind and tells them they can't be there and have to have permission (I'm guessing pay for a permit?) to just get some friends together.

I would understand if we were having a large event that blocked off parts of the park but at most we spent 10 minutes walking through the park a few months ago and sure enough, we saw the guy huffing and puffing running towards us while his shirt got untucked telling us we can't be there.

Another time it was 95 degrees outside with the sun blaring and the park is nearly empty and we were just meeting there to go somewhere else, and again he came huffing and puffing and angry at us. I really don't know what his deal is. It's a public park meant to be enjoyed by us, the residents of the city who pay taxes to help maintain the park. The funny part is that we weren't even going to be at the park for more than 10 minutes again but he even had a problem with us even existing and parking on the public streets.

I really worry what would happen if this person ever got any real power....

Am summarizing entire details of this place based on the visit. Feel free to reach in replies if any questions.

Parking- There's an limited parking at the entrance with 3hr time limit. There will be a security patrol checking all the vehicles. Additional parking can be available in adjacent parking at LOT H.

Visitor center- There's an visitor center open till late evening (Cistern tour closes by 6pm,last admission is of 5.15pm) .Tickets are $7 per person. You can also collect details and souvenir at visitor center

Restrooms: Restrooms are available next to visitor center and Diaper changing outlets are available inside restroom for babies. Restrooms are physically challenged friendly as well.

Tour: Cistern tour is available from 10am-6pm ,need to either fill-in online form or can purchase tickets on-site. There's an gazebo and skating park within Water works and it has some nice views of Houston skyline. Nice place to spend a day with family in...

First time at this park with my family from Canada and it was just amazing. The time and day we picked was just perfect. There was just the right amount of crowd and the weather was very pleasant. We decided to go around 6:30 in the evening so to ensure the weather was not too hot.

The park has amazing views of downtown Houston. There is a stage where they do events and it seems very roomy. The park is so big and it has multiple trails for walking, biking and even kid friendly trails which was super cool. They have proper signage all throughout the park so you can keep track of where you are.

There is also a skatepark here and its massive. The park had so many spots to take beautiful pictures with the family. We had a great time and so...