Today, Discovery Green is a acre green oasis that attracts more than 1. Some of the more prominent features include Kinder Lake where people kayak year-round, a playground, permanent art installations, and ample green space for families, friends, and visitors to enjoy. Each year, the park plays host to more than free community events. Using percent renewable energy, the park will also help Houston avoid producing Most importantly, Discovery Green provides a recreational space for Houstonians of all backgrounds to safely play and explore Houston's many diverse cultures as one community.
Residents enjoy an outdoor fitness class. Photo by Katya Horner. McGovern Playground was renovated in to include structures for climbing, sliding, rocking and much more. Built with creative, outdoor play in mind, the park is divided into two sections — one for ages and one for ages Gateway Fountain The fountain offers a visual gateway to the park for visitors approaching from McKinney Street and is an extension of the playground area.
Two systems of jets create a myriad of water activity atop a gently sloping granite surface, with foot high arcing jets serving as gateway landmarks and smaller jets cycling on and off to invite park visitors for a closer look or some fun in the spray. Programming at Discovery Green Discovery Green is more than a beautiful green space: it is an experience waiting to be enjoyed.
Park spaces also may be reserved for private and public events. LEED credits are earned based on site sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources used in construction, indoor environmental quality and innovation in the design process. This will continue to be a priority as the Discovery Green Conservancy operates the park.
Size State of Place Index According to State of Place, an index measuring ten proven factors of walkable urban design, the streets surrounding Discovery Green rose from a score of 29 before placemaking activations to 60, increasing 31 points. Houston's Backyard Over 1.
From Gray to Green When the city purchased the 12 acres of land that would become Discovery Green in , it consisted of two large parking lots and an underutilized green space. Partnership Projects. No items found.
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