Location
Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive
Visitor Center at The Water Works: 105-B Sabine Street
Hours
Open Daily
Lighted areas: 6am – 11pm
Other areas: Dawn to dusk
Visitor Center at The Water Works: 9am – 6pm
Restrooms: 8am – 8pm
Buffalo Bayou Park is the 160-acre green space just west of downtown Houston. Visitors can enjoy beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; a nature play area; the go-to dog park; public art; and delightful places to picnic, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Enhancement of this award-winning park was a collaboration of BBP, the Kinder Foundation, the City of Houston through Houston Parks & Recreation Department, and Harris County Flood Control District.
Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
THE WATER WORKS
Limited parking available at The Water Works (105-B Sabine Street) and may vary based on special events.
CITY LOT H
More than 400 spaces are available for public parking. Pricing may vary by day of the week.
ALLEN PARKWAY
Metered parking spots between Sabine and Taft streets available 9am – 7pm, Monday – Sunday. Most have a 3-hour limit.
ADDITIONAL PARKING
Additional parking is available along city streets surrounding Buffalo Bayou Park. When parking along city streets, please pay close attention to signage, be neighborly, and use pedestrian bridges to safely access the park.
Visitors can explore Buffalo Bayou Park on foot, by bike, or on the water. Bicycles, kayaks, and canoes are available to rent through our partner vendors. Please visit their respective websites for more information about rentals and hours of operation.
Bike Rentals
- There are four BCycle (Houston Bike Share) stations along the trails. View the map of locations here.
- Bayou Bike Rentals are located at The Water Works (105-B Sabine Street).
Kayak & Canoe Rentals
Bayou City Adventures is open throughout the year, operating at Sabine Promenade.
Restrooms
- Restrooms are open daily from 8am – 8pm at Lost Lake (3422 Allen Parkway) and The Water Works (105-B Sabine Street).
Food and Drink
- Food trucks can be found in the entry court of The Water Works throughout the week.
- FLORA, A Mexican Kitchen is located at Lost Lake.
Please help us keep Buffalo Bayou Park safe and enjoyable for all by following these rules:
- No scooters or skateboards
- No glass containers
- No alcohol consumption
- No hammocks
- No unauthorized sales activities
- No smoking
- No barbeque grills
- No littering; please use trash receptacles
- No hunting or use of firearms
- No fishing (Article II, Sec. 32-35)
- No motorized vehicles off roadways & beyond parking areas
- No destroying public property (Title 19, Chapt. 191 of the Government -Code of Texas)
- No swimming
- Staking is prohibited in the park
- Improperly parked vehicles will be towed
- Three-hour parking is for park patrons only
- Dogs are to remain on leashes at all times (Dog Park Rules & Regulations)
- Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets (Ord. 2003-1275, Sec. 6-24)
- Plants & animals in the park are protected – do not remove or disturb them
- Please limit noise levels out of respect for others
Questions or concerns: Dial 311
Emergencies: Dial 911




Upcoming Events & Tours
From Rendering to Reality:
The Story of Buffalo Bayou Park
This commemorative book highlights Buffalo Bayou Park’s history, enriched native landscape and wildlife habitat, trail improvements, the creative lunar cycle lighting scheme, the multi-faceted destinations and architectural considerations, and major public art installations. The book includes the Buffalo Bayou Park Field Guide (also sold separately), which helps readers identify the flora and fauna that call Buffalo Bayou home.