Buffalo Bayou Park, Urban park in downtown Houston, United States

Buffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3-mile municipal park along the banks of Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston, Texas. It covers 160 acres between Shepherd Drive and Sabine Street, bounded by Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive. Opened in 2015, it contains a skate park, dog park, nature play area, picnic pavilion, and miles of bike and hiking trails.

The city acquired this land in the early 1900s for public use. A major renovation in 2015 modernized the park and expanded its recreational features.

The park features rotating art installations created for the City of Houston's collection. People walking through notice sculptures and interactive pieces displayed along the paths and open spaces.

The park is open from early morning until late evening with lit paths, allowing visits at different times of day. Multiple parking areas at different entrances make arrival and parking convenient.

The Cistern, an 87,500-square-foot former City of Houston water reservoir, was decommissioned in 2007 after an irreparable leak. The firm Page converted it into a minimalist public space for visual art and sound installations, opened in May 2016, with the first exhibit following in December 2016.