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Eleanor Tinsley Park

A park for bayou lovers


	Address 500 Allen Pkwy. Houston, TX 77002 Website www.buffalobayou.org...	Hours Sun: 6am - 11pm Mon: 6am - 11pm Tue: Closed Wed: 6am - 11pm Thur: Closed Fri: 6am - 11pm Sat: 6am - 11pm

Eleanor Tinsley Park, Fourth of July, public parks

The Lowdown

This park between Taft and Sabine streets is one of the prettiest along the green stretch of Buffalo Bayou, with the city skyline as a dramatic backdrop, and is the site of the city's official Fourth of July festivities every year. Named after a long-time city councilwoman who crusaded to beautify our city, the park has a boat launch, a children's playground, picnic benches and nature trails.

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