Stretching from the southern end of the Museum District, its entrance marked by the horseriding statue of city namesake and Texas independence hero Sam Houston, this 445-acre spread offers not just green and wooded spaces, fountains, scultpures; lakes with pedal boats, and walking trails, but also a variety of sights and activities to appeal to anyone of any age. Highlights include a 5½-acre Japanese garden; a Friendship Pavilion gifted in 1976 by sister city Taipei; an 18-hole public golf course; a two-mile narrow-gauge train; gardens of edible herbs, vegetables, and fruits; the 65-acre, 101-year-old Houston Zoo; the 15-acre McGovern Centennial Gardens; and a play area for children including a fun water attraction; and the Miller Outdoor Theater, which presents stage productions, movies, cultural shows, and concerts (some of them free of charge) throughout the year.
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