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Find the latest news about Buffalo Bayou Partnership and all the doings along Buffalo Bayou.

Posts Categorized: Buffalo Bayou Park

Oct 30

Nature Play Area Coming to Buffalo Bayou Park

This park site will be unlike any other play space in Houston. Built along the slope of Buffalo Bayou, the play area contains features intended to inspire a love of nature within children. The 28,000-square foot area was designed by SWA Group with assistance from North Carolina State University’s Natural Learning Initiative (NLI), which specializes… Read more »

Oct 30

Behind the Scenes: Nature Play Area

To bring something truly special to Buffalo Bayou Park for young park users, Buffalo Bayou Partnership and SWA approached North Carolina State University’s Natural Learning Initiative (NLI). The team, including landscape architects Robin C. Moore, Director of NLI, and Jesse Turner, NLI landscape architect, provided their expertise of designing and programming nature play and learning spaces around the… Read more »

Oct 30

Johnny Steele Dog Park

A group of thoughtful and caring donors joined together to name the dog park in honor of their good friend Johnny Steele. For more than 30 years, Johnny’s name has been synonymous with elegance and beauty as witnessed by the civic spaces and private gardens he has designed throughout our city and state. Johnny routinely applies… Read more »

Oct 30

Construction Updates – Buffalo Bayou Park

With cooler weather comes a desire to get outdoors. As you enjoy Buffalo Bayou Park this fall, you’ll see the following construction projects “in the works”: The dam at Lost Lake is installed, and work continues on the visitor center which will house a canoe and kayak rental facility, Grab and Go food service and Clark… Read more »

Aug 19

Your Questions, Answered

Why is this area at Dunlavy and Allen Parkway called “Lost Lake?” In the 1970s, a pond was lost in the western end of the park. Buffalo Bayou Partnership is restoring this body of water to include a cascading water feature and adding landscaping including a robust variety of trees, shrubbery and wetland plants thanks… Read more »

Aug 19

Construction Updates – Buffalo Bayou Park

As you explore Buffalo Bayou Park this summer, you will see construction progressing nicely. Construction at Lost Lake continues (pictured in the masthead above). The building’s lower level, which will ultimately house a canoe and kayak rental facility, is complete. Work on the main level of the building and site work around Lost Lake continue…. Read more »

Aug 12

Enhancements Underway at Eleanor Tinsley Park; Generous $2M from Silver Eagle Distributors

After the busy summer festival season, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is beginning construction in Eleanor Tinsley Park that will improve the overall visitor experience. Left: Eleanor Tinsley Park during a special event. Right: The park during every day use. The changes in the area between Taft Street and Sabine Street will include upgraded infrastructure for special events… Read more »

Jul 11

The Water Works Underground “Cistern”: A Historic Houston Space with Enormous Potential

Update (2018): The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is accessible through a street-level entrance to the right of our Visitor Center located at 105 Sabine Street. Tours of the Cistern are now available. Tickets must be purchased in advance. View the schedule and purchase tickets here. This post was originally published on July 11, 2013. Some information may… Read more »

May 31

Meet Our Partner, Katy Prairie Conservancy!

Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) are collaborating to increase Houston’s prairies. Twice monthly, KPC and its volunteers comb through some of the most pristine prairies left in the area including College Park Prairie, Nash Prairie and, of course, Katy Prairie for the best wildflower and native grass seeds that will be planted in a dozen acres of “pocket… Read more »

May 24

More About Parking and Accessibility

While encouraging people to take transit, ride their bikes or walk to Buffalo Bayou Park, Buffalo Bayou Partnership worked very hard to accommodate more parking spaces while not jeopardizing the park’s green spaces. Our plan for Buffalo Bayou Park includes increased parking at the following major destinations: The Water Works area: 50 new spaces Eleanor… Read more »

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For press inquiries, email Karen Farber, BBP VP of External Affairs, or call 713.752.0314 ext. 353.

News Coverage

  • The Bats and Boats are Back at Houston's Waugh Drive Bridge Houston Chronicle, March 15, 2023
  • The Coolest Houston Playgrounds Every Parent Should Know About Chron.com, March 13, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou Regatta, St. Patricks Day Parade, top family fun picks Houston Chronicle, March 9. 2023
  • Texas' Largest Canoe and Kayak Race and Regatta Paddles Back to Buffalo Bayou with Whole-new Route Culture Map, March 7, 2023
  • Houston parks hosting free "Jazzy Sundays" concerts from March through May Houston Public Media, March 3, 2023
  • HIDDEN GEM: Lost Lake KHOU 11, February 7, 2023
  • 15 Major Developments Headed for Houston in 2023 and Beyond Houston Chronicle, January 24, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Offers Inspiration and Reflection Beneath Houston Texas Highways Magazine, January 24, 2023
  • 36 Hours in Houston: Things to Do and See The New York Times, January 19, 2023
  • 11 Things You Must Do at Houston's Buffalo Bayou Park Chron.com, January 14, 2023
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Press Releases

  • NIGHT LIGHT Returns to Buffalo Bayou East March 8, 2023
  • Three Houston Parks Team Up to Bring Back Jazzy Sundays in the Parks January 31, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou Partnership Announces Kinder Foundation’s $100M Catalyst Gift to Accelerate Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan September 26, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou Partnership Unveils New Cleanup Boat August 3, 2022
  • East Downtown Trail Opens to the Public June 14, 2022
  • Light Up the Night Along Buffalo Bayou East March 15, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Time No Longer Wins International Art Award September 22, 2021
  • Three Houston Parks Team Up to Celebrate the Legacy of Jazz in Houston with Free Concerts and a Series Spectacular Featuring Mavis Staples August 6, 2021
  • Houston Endowment Awards Buffalo Bayou Partnership $10M Grant December 9, 2020
  • Immersive Installation by Anri Sala in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern November 23, 2020
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Monthly Newsletters

  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - April 2023 April 5, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - March 2023 March 2, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - February 2023 February 2, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - January 2023 January 12, 2023
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - December 2022 December 1, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - November 2022 November 4, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - October 2022 October 6, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - September 2022 August 31, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - August 2022 August 4, 2022
  • Buffalo Bayou eNewsletter - July 2022 July 1, 2022
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Banking on Buffalo Bayou

  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2021 June 2021
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Winter 2020 January 2020
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Spring 2019 May 2019
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Winter 2019 January 2019
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2018 July 2018
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2017 August 2017
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Spring 2017 March 2017
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Winter 2016 December 2016
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Summer 2016 July 2016
  • Banking on Buffalo Bayou - Spring 2016 March 2016
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