Field Trips and Group Visits

Field trips and groups (families, church groups, clubs, etc) are welcome at Discovery Green! While there is no charge to visit the park, we require reservations for groups of 20 or more so that we can ensure that each group has adequate space to enjoy their visit to the park. This includes groups just wanting to have lunch at the park.

Next steps in planning your Group Visit:

Complete and submit your Discovery Green Group Visit Request Form (below)
Please note: Group Visits are scheduled on MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ONLY; NO TUESDAYS in April/May or September/October. No groups larger than 300. The Gateway Fountain is closed until noon on Mondays.
Receive an email confirmation of your submission.
Once approved, a second email will be sent to you that includes Group Visit rules and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Due to the high volume of requests we receive, a response could take several business days.

BUSES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK ON AVENIDA DE LAS AMERICA AND WE NO LONGER PROVIDE PARKING PASSES

Ideas for your Group Visit:

Guided Tours by park staff members are available. The cost is $4/person. The 20-30 minute tour highlights the programming, art, gardens and overall park sustainability. There may be some limitations on larger groups. This includes a souvenir lanyard. Guided tours are weather and schedule permitting.

Box Lunches. The Lake House Cafe offers field trip boxed lunches at a discounted rate.

KBR Discovery Green is GR8 Field Trip Guide has fun and educational information for students, including a Teacher's Guide and Classroom Discussion Questions. Click the links below to print each document (PDF version):

Learn about the various park features, gardens and art in the park or visit our events calendar. Also, download a park map (PDF).

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Basics

The Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grand Allée Hours, Parking and Getting Here Field Trips and Group Visits Restaurants at Discovery Green®Park Rules Avenida Houston

Stages, Plazas, and Special Spaces

Hess Patio Deck Anheuser-Busch Stage Fondren Performance Space Andrea and Bill White Promenade Brown Foundation Promenade Stedman West Veranda Simmons Family Stage Cullen Veranda Transier Bandstand

Art

Synchronicity of Color The House (Heart)Monument Au Fantome Art Carts Listening Vessels

Water Features

Gateway Fountain Mistree Kinder Lake Riley Family Fountain

Green Spaces & Gardens

Jones Lawn McNair Jogging Trail Waste Management Gardens Grace Event Lawn Trees at Discovery Green Gardens at Discovery Green Maconda's Grove Lindsey Waterside Landing Sarofim Picnic Lawn

Play Areas

John P. McGovern Playground TEMPORARILY CLOSED Dog Runs Hagstette Family Putting Green Trini's Shuffleboard Court Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts

Libraries & Reading Rooms

HPL Program Space Reading Rooms

Parking

There are a number of ways to get to Discovery Green – car, bike, bus, jitney service and more. Garage and street parking are conveniently located. Learn how to get here.

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