After a three-week long soft opening, The Dunlavy at Buffalo Bayou Park’s Lost Lake Visitor Center is already a favorite spot for casual dining during the day and elegant private parties at night. The eatery and special event space is operated by Clark Cooper Concepts, the restaurant team behind Brasserie 19, Coppa Osteria, Punk’s, and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Updates
Thank You!
Buffalo Bayou Partnership sincerely thanks the many generous donors and committed partners who joined together to make this significant civic milestone a reality. Engraving of donor plaques and installation of donor recognition opportunities is ongoing, and we will be sure to keep all of our donors updated on our progress. If you should have any questions… Read more »
Bike Barn and Bayou City Adventures Named Exclusive Providers of Bicycle and Paddle Craft Rentals for Buffalo Bayou Partnership
A myriad of exciting recreational offerings to complement visitors’ experience along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd Drive and Downtown HOUSTON – September 28, 2015 – Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the non-profit organization transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou, announced a five-year exclusive partnership with Bike Barn – a Houston-based bike retailer servicing the biking community since 1983 – and… Read more »
Thanks to Shell for Supporting the Clean & Green Program
In its eighth year of existence, Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Clean & Green Program utilizes community service workers to remove more than 3,000 cubic yards of trash and debris annually from Buffalo Bayou, its tributaries and the Port of Houston. Our organization places a high value on partnership, and we are honored to continue to collaborate… Read more »
Allen Parkway Improvements Will Begin Late July
During the coming year, the Downtown Redevelopment Authority will work on Allen Parkway to convert the thoroughfare to a safer bayou drive, improve pedestrian access to and from adjacent neighborhoods, and provide additional parking along Buffalo Bayou Park. The first phase of work commences in late July 2015 and focuses on the southernmost lanes (the… Read more »
2015 Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas
We’re just days away from the City’s annual 4th of July celebration, Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas! Bring out the entire family to enjoy kids’ activities, country music and a fireworks spectacular! PLEASE NOTE: All trails on the north side of the bayou between the Sabine Street Bridge and Tapley Tributary are closed now through Sunday, July 5… Read more »
NEWS RELEASE: “Buffalo Bayou’s Back” – Buffalo Bayou Park complete in Fall 2015
“Buffalo Bayou’s Back” with transformation of iconic Houston greenspace Buffalo Bayou Park complete in Fall 2015 $58 million bayou park project embraces the natural environment alongside the city’s historic waterway while offering range of amenities Public celebration set for October 3, 2015 HOUSTON – Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the non-profit organization transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou, will mark the… Read more »
New Faces: Jose Armas and Florensio Tijerina
Buffalo Bayou Partnership welcomes Jose Armas (Weekend Operations Coordinator) and Florensio Tijerina (Zone Supervisor) to the team at Buffalo Bayou Park. Jose works to inspect and make general repairs on the park’s buildings, irrigation and security systems and facilities, as well as contributes to the overall maintenance and appearance of the park. On weekends, he… Read more »
Construction Updates – June 2015
Buffalo Bayou Park is in its final stage of construction. Read on for more about what’s In the Works: The Wortham Fountain has been repaired and should be turned on soon. Site work at Lost Lake. Site work at Lost Lake is complete, and garden landscaping is underway. The building, which will house the visitor center… Read more »
Buffalo Bayou Park Update: Clean-up, repairs and returning to normal operations
Mother Nature may have unleashed her fury in many parts of Houston earlier last month, but Buffalo Bayou Park continues to thrive and we are pressing forward with clean-up efforts and construction activities around the park. We also are preparing for the park’s grand opening celebration – originally scheduled for June 20, which is being… Read more »