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Daikin Park

Daikin Park (originally Enron Field and formerly Astros Field and Minute Maid Park) is a retractable roof stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. It was established in 1997. Look also at Reliant Stadium, 6 mi away.

Photo: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0
Where
In Houston
947 places to stay
Open since
1997
Wikipedia readers
151K
a year · #131 of 7,799
In brief

A stadium & arena inside Houston

One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.

About 151K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 109 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Houston

Daikin Park is inside Houston, which has 947 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓

An airport 9 miles away

William P. Hobby (HOU) has airline service, about 9 miles from Daikin Park.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The weather by month

The weather near Daikin Park shifts through the year, as below.

Jan64° / 44°
Feb68° / 48°
Mar74° / 54°
Apr79° / 60°
May86° / 67°
Jun91° / 73°
Jul94° / 75°
Aug94° / 75°
Sep90° / 71°
Oct82° / 61°
Nov72° / 52°
Dec65° / 46°
Typical highs and lows in Houston. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Houston. Houston’s full climate →
About

Daikin Park

Daikin Park (originally Enron Field and formerly Astros Field and Minute Maid Park) is a retractable roof stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. It opened in 2000 and is the home ballpark of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The ballpark has a seating capacity of 41,168, which includes 5,197 club seats and 63 luxury suites, with a natural grass playing field. It was built as a replacement for the Astrodome, the first domed baseball/football stadium, which opened in 1965.

Type
Stadium & arena
Established
1997
Opened
2000
Wikipedia readers
151K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Lodging near Daikin Park

Rooms are nearest in Houston (947) and Pasadena (30).

Daikin Park12345678Houston947Pasadena30Channelview29Baytown49La Porte29Aldine9South Houston8Deer Park14Reliant StadiumToyota CenterRothko ChapelShell Energy StadiumTDECU StadiumRice StadiumSan Jacinto Monument5 mi
Daikin Park12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Reliant Stadium
  2. 2Toyota Center
  3. 3Rothko Chapel
  4. 4Shell Energy Stadium
  5. 5TDECU Stadium
  6. 6Rice Stadium
  7. 7Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
  8. 8San Jacinto Monument
In town

Houston

947 places to stay · 737 hotels · 121 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 9 campgrounds · 20 RV parks

You’re already here.

2,397,315 people

20 min drive

Pasadena

30 places to stay · 17 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park

148,539 people

14 mi southeast of Daikin Park

20 min drive

Channelview

29 places to stay · 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks

43,605 people

15 mi east of Daikin Park

35 min drive

Baytown

49 places to stay · 30 hotels · 8 motels · 11 RV parks

86,561 people

23 mi east of Daikin Park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Daikin ParkDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Houstonin town—947 737 hotels · 121 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 9 campgrounds · 20 RV parks2,397,315$278KD−
Pasadena14 mi southeast20 min30 17 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park148,539$210KD
Channelview15 mi east20 min29 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks43,605$196K—
Baytown23 mi east35 min49 30 hotels · 8 motels · 11 RV parks86,561$197KD
La Porte19 mi east30 min29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park37,983$235KB
Aldine11 mi north15 min9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks17,167$103K—
South Houston10 mi southeast15 min8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins16,407$189KD
Deer Park15 mi east25 min14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins34,282$265KB−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

HOUWilliam P. Hobby · major hub9 mi
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental · major hub16 mi
BPTJack Brooks Regional81 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Daikin Park’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Worth adding to a visit

You can reach each of these within 17 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · Shell Energy Stadium: HDFC PR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TDECU Stadium: Brian Reading, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rice Stadium: Amble, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Judson Dunn from Houston, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · San Jacinto Monument: Tijuana Brass at English Wikipedia, Public domain

Common questions

Visiting Daikin Park: the answers

Is Daikin Park in Houston?

Yes. It’s inside Houston, TX.

When is the best time to visit Daikin Park?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–82°.

What is the closest airport to Daikin Park?

William P. Hobby (HOU), about 9 miles away.

Where should I stay near Daikin Park?

Houston (in town, 947 places to stay), Pasadena (14 mi, 30 places to stay) and Channelview (15 mi, 29 places to stay).

From locals

From people who live in Houston

There are no tips yet, so start one in Houston’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.