Hermann Park Conservancy — Local services in Houston

The park was nice from what we got to see of it. We thought it would be a nice place to take a few pictures of my son in his cap and gown until Paul Blart showed up on his golf cart and told us to leave. He asked if we had a professional photographer permit from the city. I guess we overlooked the sign at the gate that said you needed a permit, nor did we know that we needed one to enter. Although there wasn’t a professional photographer in the bunch. When we told him we were just his Mom and a family friend, he then proceeded to tell us that it was because we brought a cap and gown and would be doing a wardrobe change. He then proceeded to basically stalk us and follow us in his golf cart until we left the premises which was all of 5 minutes that it took us to walk to the exit. So, upon leaving, we checked out the signs, that said nothing about wardrobe changes, just that only professional photographers and photographer crews were required to get permits. I guess most pros take pictures using their iPhones and a basic camera any amateur might buy. There were many people in the park with moms and dads snapping pictures of kids in their caps and gowns. I’m quite sure he never harassed them... I suppose my son could have walked in with just a suit on and no other clothing to change into or, already with his cap and gown on and we would have been within regulation?? Probably not, Mr. Blart would have had another complaint to throw at us. Perhaps it wouldn’t have been so bad if we had not been made to feel...

Love this place. There is always something happening. Even if there is mo event going on love to spend some family time over here. Love the different terrain the park has - hilly, gravel, water splash, pond. Just don’t like it when some of the roads are closed off and it is hard to find the parking spot. Also there is no food stand or food court. So better pack your basket for a lovely picnic...

This is a beautiful, quiet place amid the bristling city center; a place to be still. Surrounded by curated walking paths & gardens, sirens rushing to the nearby medical center, have a deeply grounding effect. Life is fleeting. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy this place which so many hands have worked to provide for me, now. Gratitude...