Sam Houston Park
Sam Houston Park is an urban park located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States, dedicated to the buildings and culture of Houston's past. It is run by Houston Parks and Recreation Department. Add Daikin Park, 1 mi away, to a visit.
A museum inside Houston
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
Sam Houston Park is inside Houston, which has 947 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1900
Sam Houston Park dates from 1900 and is run by Houston Parks and Recreation Department. About ↓
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 10 miles away
William P. Hobby (HOU) has airline service, about 10 miles from Sam Houston Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Plan a visit to Sam Houston Park around the weather below.
Sam Houston Park
Sam Houston Park is an urban park located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States, dedicated to the buildings and culture of Houston's past. The park, which was the first to be established in the city, was developed on land purchased by former Mayor Sam Brashear in 1900.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1900
- Run by
- Houston Parks and Recreation Department
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Towns to stay in near Sam Houston Park
The closest lodging is in Houston (947) and Pasadena (30).
- 1Daikin Park
- 2Reliant Stadium
- 3Toyota Center
- 4Rothko Chapel
- 5Shell Energy Stadium
- 6TDECU Stadium
- 7Rice Stadium
- 8Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sam Houston Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | in town | — | 947 737 hotels · 121 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 9 campgrounds · 20 RV parks | 2,397,315 | $278K | D− |
| Pasadena | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 30 17 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 148,539 | $210K | D |
| Channelview | 16 mi east | 25 min | 29 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks | 43,605 | $196K | — |
| Aldine | 11 mi north | 15 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 17,167 | $103K | — |
| Baytown | 24 mi east | 35 min | 49 30 hotels · 8 motels · 11 RV parks | 86,561 | $197K | D |
| La Porte | 20 mi east | 30 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 37,983 | $235K | B |
| Humble | 17 mi north | 25 min | 18 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 16,484 | $216K | D− |
| South Houston | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,407 | $189K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Sam Houston Park
Pair a visit with these, within 6 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
3in town Stadium & arenaToyota Center
42 mi MuseumRothko Chapel
5in town Stadium & arenaShell Energy Stadium
63 mi Stadium & arenaTDECU Stadium
74 mi Stadium & arenaRice Stadium
83 mi MuseumMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston496K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · 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
A visit to Sam Houston Park: questions
Is Sam Houston Park in Houston?
Yes. It’s inside Houston, TX.
When is the best time to visit Sam Houston Park?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–82°.
What is the closest airport to Sam Houston Park?
William P. Hobby (HOU), about 10 miles away.
Where should I stay near Sam Houston Park?
Houston (in town, 947 places to stay), Pasadena (15 mi, 30 places to stay) and Channelview (16 mi, 29 places to stay).
Local know-how from Houston
People in Houston have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.