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    Home » Things to do » Parks

    Hermann Park's Biggest Secret... Bayou Parkland at Brays Bayou!

    Modified: Mar 23, 2017 by Jill Jarvis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · 2 Comments

    Bayou Parklands Bluebonnets
    Address:
     6532-6538 Almeda Rd, Houston, Texas 77021

    You know about the trails, the train, the pedal boats, the gardens and the playground at Hermann Park, but did you know about Bayou Parkland? For the hundreds of times we've been to Hermann Park, we only just discovered this 80-acre part of the park... nestled along Brays Bayou!

    Along the bayou are trails, wetlands, an urban forest... and a new swing set! Plus, in Spring, it's full of bluebonnets!

    Bayou Parkland Hermann Park Swings
    This part of Hermann Park was once cut off from the rest of the park, but now you can access it from the pedestrian underpass below North and South MacGregor and over the Bill Coats Bridge. You can also drive and park in the free lot (south of South MacGregor on Almeda).

    Bayou Parklands Hermann Park Picnic Tables
    While the main part of Hermann Park is full of people... this "secret spot" is a lot more secluded. Almeda does run right along the edge, but with the bayou and the big mossy trees, it feels less like the busy city.

    We went on a weekday afternoon and there were just a few other people. There was enough foot traffic to feel safe, but with the limited eyes on this part of the park, be sure to do your own safety check when you arrive!

    Bluebonnets at Brays Bayou from Bayou Parklands at Hermann Park with Bill Coats Bridge
    The new swing set is just like the one near the Hermann Park train station. There are a couple buckets and a couple belt swings.

    The play area is pretty simple, but the real reason to go is for a picnic, a walk and in Spring... bluebonnet photos!

    Go check out this "secret" spot at Hermann Park!

    Bayou Parkland Hermann Park Swing Ride
     

    Find more Houston area parks:

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    About Jill Jarvis

    Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

    She is the mom of five and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

    Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

    This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

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    1. Sarah Morris says

      April 23, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      I love this park for taking portraits at sunset! Is it selfish of me to want it to remain a secret? 😉

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      • Jill Jarvis says

        April 23, 2019 at 1:06 pm

        🙂

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