McGovern Centennial Gardens

Beautiful spot in the middle of the city, loved the walking path and gardens near by. Make sure you have comfy shoes!

Wow! I went here in the Summer, and it is a beautiful garden! I would recommend this for any family looking for an inexpensive outing. I can't wait to see it in the Spring! This is one of Houston's greatest public gardens.

A magical botanical garden in the heart of the museum district. An oasis of cal, with a mound offering 360 degree views of the gardens below. The symmetrical plantings along the water feature are a must see. The use of different plants and grasses will make this a spot to revisit and watch the seasons change.

I officiated a wedding here - beautiful location. Wedding venue is perfect for a small to moderate size wedding. The grounds are pristine.

I’m not sure why not many local people suggest visiting this place. It’s quite beautiful and you can certainly make a day out of it walking around the place with lots of flowers and plants and small gardens (Japanese garden) nearby. Definitely would recommend visiting this place if you are in Houston

If you love plants, this is the place for you. It’s one of my favorites in Houston and where we bring our guests. The gardens are beautiful, peaceful, and packed with flowers and plants to explore. There’s a rose garden, an arid garden with agaves and yuccas, and even a veggie/herb garden. We love strolling around and identifying new varieties. It’s dog friendly too with a pup watering station by the arid garden. Even in the blistering summer heat, the garden is worth checking out. Best of all, entrance is free!

This place is so beautiful! Definitely everyone needs to come here at least once. This place is great if you just want to have a walk, great for pictures! Note tho that if you’re specifically coming only for pictures with a professional photographer, ur photographer needs a permit otherwise if it’s just for you and personal use you should be good 👍🏽, continuing though you can also have picnics here, come walk your dog on leash ofc, or just have a seat and take everything in on their chairs and tables they have in the entrance. The scenery here is amazing the flowers are beautiful and you will get to see cool birds, butterfly’s. Definitely 5 starts.