Discovery Green, Urban park in downtown Houston, United States.
Discovery Green is an urban park in downtown Houston featuring a central lake, recreational lawns, gardens, and walking paths across its grounds. The space combines water features and landscaping to create distinct areas for strolling and gathering.
The park was created in 2008 through a major development initiative transforming downtown Houston. The conversion of parking lots into this green space reshaped how the downtown area is used today.
The linear plaza, lined with Mexican sycamore trees and patterned pavement, hosts farmers markets, art fairs and parades. Two restaurants operate on site: The Grove, a signature restaurant, and The Lake House, offering casual fare. In some seasons an ice skating rink is set up in the park.
The park is located between La Branch Street and Avenida de las Americas and is open daily. Multiple parking options are available nearby, making it easy to reach by car.
The park's public art includes Jean Dubuffet's Monument au Fantôme, created between 1969 and 1971 as part of his Hourloupe series. Donated by Dan Duncan, the sculpture was moved from 1100 Louisiana in October 2007 after restoration and is valued at about $1 million.
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