Pictures of Houston Texas - City Parks and Flower Gardens Thanks to the warm southern weather, flowers bloom year round in the City of Houston Texas. Pictures on this page show the seasonal colors of parks and flower gardens in the city. A variety of trees provide an abundance of refreshing green space and greenways in Houston city parks and neighborhoods. Hermann Park and Memorial Park, Houston's largest city parks, have forested trails for jogging and cycling. Native live oaks and tall pine trees provide shade from the hot summer sun and provides a tranquil respite from busy city life. In the spring, tulips and azaleas blanket the woodland trails of Bayou Bend Gardens during the spring azalea trail. Early summer brings white magnolia blossoms and in the hot summer months the crepe myrtle bloom with hues of magenta, pink and red.

	Houston City Hall Azaleas blooming in the spring add color to the flower gardens of Hermann Square. This city park near Houston City Hall offers a quite place of refuge for downtown office workers needing a break from their labors. Scroll down to view more photos of city parks and other Houston Texas pictures.
	Hermann Square in the Spring Light filtering through budding oak trees brightens a colorful tulip and azalea garden in Hermann Square.
	Memorial Park Cyclists riding bicycles around the picnic loop of Memorial Park, the largest of Houston's city parks.
	Houston Summer Festival Houstonians enjoy an outdoor festival on a summer afternoon in Eleanor Tinsley Park, a green belt close to downtown Houston.
	Terry Hershey Park Greenbelt Couple riding a bicycle built for two on a spring day in Terry Hershey Park.
	Buffalo Bayou This tranquil scene close to the city of Houston Texas pictures boaters on Buffalo Bayou on a summer day.
	Hermann Park Aerial photo showing the green trees, foliage and landscaping surrounding McGovern Lake and the walking trails of Hermann Park in Houston Texas.
	Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church and Autry House A sea of lush green live oak trees provide a striking contrast to the red tile roof of this church located between Main Street and Fannin Street in the Hermann Park area. Houston offers a refreshing abundance of greenspace in it's urban environment. Mature live oak trees beautify all of Houston's city parks.
	Mecom Rockwell Colonnade and Fountain This Houston photo also pictures the old Warwick Hotel (now the ZaZa Hotel) located in the heart of the Houston Museum District.
	Bayou Bend and Hogg mansion A popular destination in the spring is the historic Ima Hogg mansion. This view pictures red tulips blooming in the gardens by the stucco manor house.
	Bayou Bend Flower Gardens Azaleas and wisteria blooming in the flower gardens of Bayou Bend offer a profusion of color in the springtime.
	Plein Air Painter of Azaleas A woman painting flowers outdoors during the annual Azalea Trail at Bayou Bend gardens.
	Springtime Azalea Trail The azalea trail is an enjoyable outdoor activity during the spring in Houston Texas. This colorful scene pictures Asian tourists taking a self guided tour of Bayou Bend Gardens.
	Pedestal Clock and Rose Garden This old Houston landmark was originally installed in 1908 in front of the Sweeney Jewelry store on Main Street.
	Tranquility Park and Fountains Located in downtown Houston, Texas, Tranquility Park and Wortham Fountain were built as a tribute to the Nasa Apollo space program. View more photos of Houston Landmarks
	Oak Trees in Houston Heights Branches of old oak trees reaching out along Heights Boulevard add a sense of southern charm to this Houston neighborhood.
	Sam Houston Park Trees and historical homes in Sam Houston Park near downtown houston texas. RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE