Sam Houston Park

Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas

Sam Houston Park is a protected historic site and one of the city's most popular parks, located in the heart of downtown Houston. The park was created in 1900 and is dedicated to the culture, history, and buildings of Houston's past. Sam Houston Park

The park is a unique location because it is set up right on the edge of the downtown skyscrapers, which gives the visitors a view of the city's beautiful landscape. It also allows them a glimpse of the people who were involved in shaping this great city.

Historic buildings, statues, and other artifacts are spread throughout the park. They are the result of a local effort to save a vanishing part of Texas's and Houston's history.

In the 1950s, many fine old buildings from a genteel time were being demolished to make way for modern developments in the city. That threat led to the founding of The Heritage Society in 1954, a nonprofit group devoted to preserving and restoring tangible connections to the past.

The Society has acquired, relocated, restored, and opened nine historical buildings at Sam Houston Park over the years. These structures represent a variety of eras in Houston's history, from a pre-Texas Revolution cabin to a church built by German and Swiss immigrants.

Several of the historic buildings are open to the public for tours. These include the Kellum-Noble House, a former home of William and Sarah Kellum; the Old Place, an antebellum cabin; Yates House, a home built by Freedman's Town, the first Black Baptist church in Houston; and St. John Church, an Evangelical Lutheran church that was built in 1891 by German and Swiss immigrants.

This is a great place for a picnic or to take a stroll with family and friends. The park has a wide range of activities and events to keep you entertained.

Docent-guided tours are available on open days at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

A great location for family fun and entertainment, this park features a wide array of facilities including a sports field, a zoo, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The park also offers many festivals and special events for children, adults, and families to enjoy.

The park has several historic buildings, including the Old Place, a log cabin built in 1823 by an Austin colonist. The Yates House was originally in Freedman's Town and was built by a former slave. The park also has a church, which was built in 1891 by German and Swiss immigrants.

In recent years the track has become a hotspot for handicappers from across the nation, thanks to its player-friendly takeout rate on multi-race exotic wagers. That rate is 12%, significantly lower than rates at most other tracks nationwide.

There are also some outstanding stakes races, including the $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic and $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup, which are held during the annual Houston Racing Festival on January 28.