Happy National Volunteer Week! Thank you to all the volunteers who have joined us to make an impact in Hermann Park and help keep it the amazing space that millions enjoy! 🌳🍂 If interested in volunteering, visit hermannpark.org/volunteer to learn more!

Join us for our Garden & Nature Series tomorrow, April 24, from 6 - 7 p.m. in the McGovern Centennial Gardens! 🌼 This family-friendly program offers an in-depth look at the insects that frequent yards and gardens. 🐛 Sign up for the free event at ow.ly/2W4m50RmuXQ.

Urban Green invites you to attend its upcoming fundraiser, Gardens & Goblets! 💐🍹 Enjoy a patio cocktail and mocktail competition between restaurants and bars from across Houston, each with their own innovation. Learn more and buy your ticket at hermannpark.org/gardensandgobl….

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of the Commons! 🌳🎉 We were thrilled to see our community come together to celebrate this exciting Hermann Park milestone that has been years in the making. For more Commons info, visit hermannpark.org/commons.

We welcome you to attend Science + Literature: Written in the Stars, a free public event, tomorrow, April 9 at 7:30pm in the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion at the McGovern Centennial Gardens. ⭐

Learn more about the event and RSVP at ow.ly/ZyjS50RaQBz

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Kite Festival, presented by Kirkland & Ellis, is here! We cannot wait to see everyone come out to the Park to enjoy this special day. 🪁 More info can be found at hermannpark.org/kite. #HPCKiteFest

The Commons at Hermann Park is gearing up for its grand opening on April 13 with the arrival of the enchanting Lott Family Carousel! 🎠 Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and delight as you spin around on this timeless attraction. Learn more at hermannpark.org/commons.

Be sure to check out the Kids' Zone, presented by Equinor US, at Kite Festival on Sunday, April 7. 🪁 With stilt walkers, inflatables, arts & crafts and more, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities and entertainment – making it a blast for all ages! 🎨 #HPCKiteFest

Kite Festival will feature plenty of kite flying and activities from our community partners plus live performances from local artists and musicians throughout the day. 🎶 View the performance schedule for the event on Sunday, April 7, at hermannpark.org/kite. #HPCKiteFest

Come see the stunning Welcome Garden at the Commons! 💐 At the corner of Fannin and Cambridge, this area is a beautiful Park entry point from the Medical Center, Rice University and other surrounding areas. Mark your calendars for the Commons opening on Saturday, April 13! ☀️

The Commons at Hermann Park will soon introduce the serene and picturesque Keating Cove! Come for a stroll along the water or take a moment for some quiet reflection. 🌳 Save the date for the Commons opening on Saturday, April 13, and learn more at hermannpark.org/commons.

Check out the PNC Bank Mobile Learning Adventure at the ImagiNature Playground on Sunday, March 31! In partnership with the Conservancy, this exhibit provides families an opportunity to learn about the importance of early childhood education while kids engage in fun activities.

Thank you to Kirkland & Ellis for supporting our annual Kite Festival for the third year in a row! It is through the support of sponsors, community partners and individual supporters that we are able to host this free, public event. Visit hermannpark.org/kite to learn more. 🪁

Starting Friday, April 11, some changes will be rolling in on the Hermann Park Railroad. 🚂 We appreciate your understanding as new and exciting developments are happening in Hermann Park! For more information, please visit hermannpark.org/railroad.

Today in 1916, the Department of Public Parks, as it was called at the time, is created, with two facilities, Sam Houston Park and Hermann Park. Hermann Park Conservancy The Heritage Society HPARD

Did you know that the 45-foot-tall Rocket Ship Slide in the Commons is a callback to an iconic attraction from earlier days of Hermann Park? 🚀 Learn more about the Commons and the public celebration event set for Saturday, April 13, at hermannpark.org/commonsopening.

We are adding to our team in Hermann Park! 🌳 These positions as Gardeners and Carousel Operator will have responsibilities in the newest Park destination—the Commons. If interested in pursuing impactful work out in nature, go to hermannpark.org/jobs to learn more.

It's time to spring forward! ☀️ Daylight saving time marks a seasonal change in hours for the McGovern Centennial Gardens and the Japanese Garden.

McGovern Centennial Gardens: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Japanese Garden: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

📷: Houston First Corporation

Mark your calendar for Hermann Park Conservancy’s Kite Festival, presented by Kirkland & Ellis, on Sunday, April 7! The fun-filled day will include music, refreshments, plenty of kid-friendly activities, kite flying and more. #HPCKiteFest

We are thrilled to announce that the Commons is ready to make its debut! Join us on April 13 for a public celebration where these 26 acres of Hermann Park will open for Houstonians and visitors from beyond the city limits to enjoy. Find out more at hermannpark.org/commons.