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McGovern Centennial Gardens at Hermann Park — Houston, Texas
McGovern Centennial Gardens at Hermann Park in Houston: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
HoursGardens: Mon-Sun 9am-7pm, last entry 6:45pm (spring & summer, DST); 9am-5pm, last entry 4:45pm (fall & winter); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hermann Park itself is open 6am-11pm daily (hermannpark.org).
PricesFree
Price notesNo admission fee is published by Hermann Park Conservancy for the Gardens.
Age notesNot confirmed - Hermann Park Conservancy publishes no age-specific guidance; themed gardens and lawns open to all ages, so all bands are a general recommendation only.
BookingWalk-up entry.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
ParkingFree parking in Hermann Park Lots A, G, F, H, E, D and Lot C beside the Gardens (hermannpark.org FAQ).
Hours in detailGardens: Mon-Sun 9am-7pm, last entry 6:45pm (spring & summer, daylight saving); 9am-5pm, last entry 4:45pm (fall & winter); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hermann Park itself is open 6am-11pm daily.
Tickets & bookingWalk-up entry; no admission fee published by Hermann Park Conservancy for the Gardens.
ParkingFree parking in Hermann Park Lots A, G, F, H, E, D and Lot C beside the Gardens (Hermann Park Conservancy FAQ). Note: HMNS's parking page describes Lot C (McGovern Centennial Gardens Lot) as 3-hour parking.
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