Houston, Texas
Discovery Green is a vibrant 12-acre urban park located in the heart of downtown Houston. It was transformed from concrete parking lots into a lush public space.
The park hosts hundreds of free events annually, including concerts, fitness classes, and movie nights. Kinder Lake offers kayaking in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Notable features include interactive water fountains, a playground, and public art installations like the 'Synchronicity of Color'. It also has two restaurants on-site.
Since opening in 2008, Discovery Green has revitalized the downtown area. It serves as a community front yard and a model for sustainable urban park design.