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Andrea and Bill White Promenade
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This walkway forms the heart of the park, offers a 360-degree view of Houston's skyline and connects Minute Maid on the north and Toyota Center on the south. The length of one city block, this walkway will play host to markets and arts and crafts events in the springtime.
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John P. McGovern Playground
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The playground is carved into an existing, tree-shaded hill and shields youngsters from the surrounding streets. The major migratory bird flyway over Houston is the theme of the playground, with individual species represented in the play sets, and accompanying signage to educate visitors.
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Children's Stage and Veranda
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The Simmons Family Stage and Stedman West Veranda is a covered outdoor area for parties with a children's stage near the playground.
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Gateway Fountain
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This fountain offers a visual gateway to the park for visitors approaching from McKinney Street and is an extension of the playground area. Two systems of jets create a myriad of water activity atop a gently sloping granite surface, with 14-foot high arcing jets serving as landmarks and smaller jets cycling on and off to invite park visitors for a closer look or some fun in the spray.
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Model Boat Basin
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The shallow basin of Kinder Lake adjacent to The Lake House was designed for model boats.
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Anheuser- Busch Stage and Fondren Foundation Performance Space
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This amphitheater, which can seat 1,000, hosts a variety of performances, including music, theater, film and dance, and is oriented toward a sloped lawn for audience seating. When the platform is not in use, it is open to all park goers, either as space to work, lounge or dine near The Lake House café.
The Gita and Ali Saberioon Plaza is located adjacent to the stage on the south side and provides additional performance and public space.
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Alkek Building
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Overlooking the Gateway Fountain and John P. McGovern Children's Playground, this building houses the park's staff, information center and public restrooms. Shade and seating are available off the Flores Terrace for park visitors enjoying the Gateway Fountain.
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Dog Runs
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The Kinder Large Dog Run and Harriet and Joe Foster Dog Runs offer a place at the park for the four-legged family member. The areas feature crushed gravel, fountains and seating.
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Jogging Trail
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The one-half mile McNair Foundation jogging trail is located on the north boundary beside the lake.
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Reading Rooms
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Adjacent to The Lake House are the park's reading rooms including the City of Houston's innovative library initiative, HPL Express. The new library branch provides wireless service for all to enjoy throughout the park.
The Morgan Reading Room and Powell Foundation Reading Rooms are located on this end of the park.
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Recreational Games
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Park visitors can enjoy many games and activities on the south side of the park, including bocce, a putting green, shuffleboard, horseshoes and chess. Rentals are available from one of the park's Art Carts.
- Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts
- The Hagstette Family Putting Green
- Trini's Shuffleboard Court
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