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Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston

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Buffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3 mile long municipal park located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston, Texas.

With a total area of 160 acres, Buffalo Bayou Park stretches from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive. Opened in 2015, the park features a variety of recreational activities including a skate park, picnic area, children's play area, dog park, cultural events hall, and miles of bike and hiking trails.
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  • By 73_0-Iniz
    We parked and began our walk at 105 Sabine Street and walked leisurely approximately halfway to Shepherd Drive Bridge and back. Was nice 4 km walk. They need to build more washrooms here.  more »
  • By 7Donald7
    I felt a real pleasure of decompression by going for my morning jog in this park, in the morning there is nobody except other joggers, it was very pleasant  more »
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  • By Liz Sal
    This park is awesome. Very spacious very relaxing. I came here as a tourist to take some pictures of the skyline, but I saw other people who brought their doggies and another couple having a nice little picnic. If enjoying the skyline view, having a picnic and bringing your fur babies is in your plans then this is the spot for you.
  • By Eduardo Martinez
    Beautiful park! Wear comfy clothes! Large enough to explore on bike or walk the trail. Has basketball, volleyball, trails. I love coming here to hangout or ride bikes! Great place for pics too. Multiple places to park in as well.
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