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1500 McKinney ,
Houston, TX 77010 United States
713-400-7336
http://www.discoverygreen.com/

Discovery Green is a public-private partnership initiated in mid-2004 when the sale of the privately-owned green space across from the George R. Brown Convention Center was announced. The land was acquired in late 2004.

There are three entities working together to realize the initial vision for Discovery Green.

City of Houston. Mayor Bill White initiated the public-private partnership to secure the site for a park, and City Council approved a contribution of 6.4 acres of land toward the project and $7,900,000 toward acquisition of the remaining 5.4 acres. The city also created the Corporation, and it will contribute $750,000 annually toward maintenance of the park. In early 2006, the city approved funding of $21,500,000 for a garage under a part of the park.

Houston Downtown Park Corporation. The Corporation is a public local government corporation that owns the land. Upon the park’s completion, the Corporation will dedicate Discovery Green as a public park. The Corporation has entered into agreements with the Conservancy for development of the park and underground garage and for operation of the park.

Discovery Green Conservancy. The Conservancy is a private non-profit created to develop and operate Discovery Green. It will be the first private non-profit organization in Houston to be responsible for managing all aspects of a major public park’s ongoing operations. The Conservancy contributed $16,000,000 toward initial land acquisition and is raising funds totaling $36,000,000 and managing the project’s development. The Conservancy also is under contract to build the underground garage.

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Sundays with Santa!

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Children of all ages are invited to visit with a Santa Claus of different backgrounds. Visit with Santa included with ticket purchase.

Skating Stars

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Houston’s top figure skaters perform demonstrations. Get inspired by what’s possible when you practice on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!

FREE
Event Series Pixar Putt

Pixar Putt

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

This open air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories and iconic characters from Pixar’s most beloved films including Inside Out 2, Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Soul, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A Bug’s Life, Wall E, Luca and Turning Red. Tickets can be purchased online. Prices begin […]

$32
Event Series DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s 12-acre urban oasis and epicenter for interactive public art, is proud to announce the debut of its signature winter art installation, ATLAS by internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin. Debuting on Friday, November 15, ATLAS is a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths suspended from trees along the Brown […]

Free
Event Series Clase de Yoga Respiración Consciente y Meditación de Sonidos en Español

Clase de Yoga Respiración Consciente y Meditación de Sonidos en Español

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Esta clase ofrece prácticas de Yoga, Respiración y Meditación de Sonidos a la comunidad latina e hispanohablante de Houston. Guiada por Natalia Uribe y Sebastián Romero seguida de un baño de sonido y meditación a cargo de Saumil Manek. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga classes.

Event Series DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s 12-acre urban oasis and epicenter for interactive public art, is proud to announce the debut of its signature winter art installation, ATLAS by internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin. Debuting on Friday, November 15, ATLAS is a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths suspended from trees along the Brown […]

Free
Event Series DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s 12-acre urban oasis and epicenter for interactive public art, is proud to announce the debut of its signature winter art installation, ATLAS by internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin. Debuting on Friday, November 15, ATLAS is a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths suspended from trees along the Brown […]

Free
Event Series DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s 12-acre urban oasis and epicenter for interactive public art, is proud to announce the debut of its signature winter art installation, ATLAS by internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin. Debuting on Friday, November 15, ATLAS is a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths suspended from trees along the Brown […]

Free

Bank of America’s Screen on the Green: The Year Without a Santa Claus

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Enjoy a family movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort. Meals, snacks, beer, wine and sodas are available for purchase from The Lake House. As always, costumes are highly encouraged! This 1974 stop-motion animated Christmas television special is a nostalgic classic. Mrs. Claus tells […]

Event Series DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

DISCOVERY GREEN® TAKES FLIGHT THIS WINTER WITH ATLAS, AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST, JEN LEWIN

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s 12-acre urban oasis and epicenter for interactive public art, is proud to announce the debut of its signature winter art installation, ATLAS by internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin. Debuting on Friday, November 15, ATLAS is a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths suspended from trees along the Brown […]

Free