Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

155 acres of forest and prairie trails inside Memorial Park, with boardwalks, a savanna, and a nature center. Free, dog-free, and surprisingly wild for a spot ten minutes from the Galleria.

Insider tip

The outer loop is a shaded 2-mile walk; go before 9am in summer.

Before you go

What they actually say

Admission is free. Parking is free on Thursdays and $6.50 per vehicle every other day.
Grounds and trails are open 7am to 7:30pm daily from March to October, and 7am to 6pm from November to February. The Nature Center is open 9am to 4pm daily.
Guided hikes with an Arboretum guide are free to the public and first-come, first-served.

Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.

Located in Memorial & Energy Corridor. 1,500-acre park and corporate campuses.

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