With a period of dry weather forecast for the Houston region, stormwater will be released from the Addicks and Barker reservoirs at a controlled rate into Buffalo Bayou over the next few weeks in order to lower water levels behind those two dams in west Harris County. Releases are expected to be up to 50… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Updates
MEDIA ALERT: Buffalo Bayou Park Update – May 29, 2015
A special thanks to all who have reached out to us about the status of Buffalo Bayou Park. For the most part, Buffalo Bayou Park endured a significant storm event. As we have stated in the past, park amenities such as benches, trash receptacles and light fixtures were designed to withstand flooding. However, after the… Read more »
MEDIA ALERT: Buffalo Bayou Park Update – May 27, 2015
HOUSTON—MAY 27, 2015 – Buffalo Bayou Park (between Shepherd Drive and Sabine Street) experienced heavy flooding on Tuesday, May 26. As the water recedes, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is evaluating the situation; however, the preliminary assessment is that the park did not experience major damage. The Johnny Steele Dog Park is closed until we have the opportunity… Read more »
Anthony Thompson Shumate brings text artworks to Buffalo Bayou Park
“Monumental Moments” to be installed in 160-acre park Houston artist Anthony Thompson Shumate will soon install“Monumental Moments,” a series of six human-scale word sculptures in Buffalo Bayou Park. The public art project was commissioned by Buffalo Bayou Partnership, through Houston Arts Alliance, and is part of the $58… Read more »
Construction Updates: Buffalo Bayou Park
With just two months until Buffalo Bayou Park’s completion, much is In the Works. Read on for details: At Lost Lake, work on the upper water garden and H-E-B Cascade is proceeding, and drives for the parking lot are poured. The building structure, which will house a paddle craft rental facility, Grab and Go food… Read more »
Your Questions, Answered
Q: What are these beautiful blooming pink and white trees along the bayou? – Janice S., park user A: There are two types of pink and white trees blooming in Buffalo Bayou Park. Redbuds (cercis canadenis) are planted on the edges of reforestation areas throughout the park. They are native to Texas and offer springtime… Read more »
Wortham Insurance marks centennial year with gift to Buffalo Bayou Park
Earlier this month, crews began installing steel frames around what will be the new Wortham Insurance Visitor Center, located in The Water Works area of the park (near the Sabine Street Bridge). The two-story, 2,736-square foot Wortham Insurance Visitor Center will include an information desk, restrooms and a bike rental facility. Additionally, the structure will… Read more »
Ready, Set, Open! Celebrate the completion of Buffalo Bayou Park
IMPORTANT NOTE: Buffalo Bayou Park’s grand opening has been postponed until fall 2015. Please check back for a specific date! It’s spring and we are gearing up for the debut of Buffalo Bayou Park! Whether you walk, jog or bike the park or drive down Allen Parkway or Memorial Drive, you’ll see native trees, wildflowers… Read more »
Behind the Scenes: Processional Arts Workshop
One of the most anticipated aspects to be featured during the grand opening celebration of Buffalo Bayou Park will be an illuminated procession designed by New York-based Processional Arts Workshop (PAW) – an artistic organization created in 2005 whose mission is to expand and develop the art of pageant puppetry. Led by creative visionaries Alex… Read more »
Buffalo Bayou’s Back!
History-making transformation is taking place along Houston’s historic waterway, Buffalo Bayou. Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is spearheading exciting projects and initiatives from Shepherd Drive to the Port of Houston Turning Basin, developing great public spaces and contributing to Houston’s ever-improving quality of life. We invite you to join us in a year-long series of events… Read more »