The Jones Lawn is the parkвЂ™s largest green space, providing ample area for major events or pick-up sports. When the platform is not in use, it is open to all park goers, either as space to work, lounge, or dine near The Lake House cafГ©. This amphitheater hosts a variety of performances, including music, theater, film and dance, and is oriented toward a sloped lawn for audience seating. The Lake House offers fast, casual, family-friendly food, with views of Kinder Lake and the Jones Lawn.ДЄnheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Foundation Performance Space Overlooking the parkвЂ™s live oaks, Schiller Del GrandeвЂ™s destination restaurant offers patrons exceptional food, service and views of the park. Kinder Lake, encompassing more than an acre of the park, features water gardens and a model boat area, a shallow pool specifically designed to accommodate remote-controlled watercraft operated by park goers of all ages. This walkway forms the heart of the park and offers a 360-degree view of HoustonвЂ™s skyline. Prominent features visitors can enjoy include a one-acre lake, childrenвЂ™s playground, interactive water features, amphitheater stage and slope, small and large dog runs, public art works, HPL (Houston Public Library) Express, open lawns, and great restaurants. The Lake House reels in visitors with its self-serve lakeside concept and convenient counter service. The GroveвЂ™s all-glass exterior overlooks a gathering of live oaks, offering visitors a peaceful, upscale ambience in the heart of the nationвЂ™s fourth largest city. Visitors have a variety of dining experiences to choose from within the park: the informal elegance of The Grove restaurant and the fast-casual fare of The Lake House, with both menus comprised of award-winning Chef Robert del GrandeвЂ™s creations. Art installations add to the landscape while touring musicians and performing arts groups take the stage for noontime and weekend performances at the parkвЂ™s amphitheater. And donвЂ™t forget to make time to laugh and splash the Gateway Fountain, an interactive waterscape. Children will be amazed at the towering Mist Tree and delight in the one-of-a-kind play area designed to reflect the path of migrating birds. The art cart is stocked with just the right equipment for an hour or two of friendly competition. It starts with a rentable four-wheel golf cart embellished by the talents of two local Art Car artists. Want to try bocce ball or challenge your best friend to a game of horseshoes? Maybe recapture your title as king of croquet? Discovery Green is your field of play.

Special dog fountains and runs are appropriately sized for large and small canines.

Try out the new jogging trail that surrounds the park, or splash around The Model Boat Pond. Tree-shaded walks lead to a tranquil pond while grassy slopes offer postcard views of downtown. Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds, as well as workers, residents, and visitors alike.

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