ALWAYS a wonderful moment every single visit my lovelies and I attend the Menil!! 💯🤘🏾💯🤘🏾💯

Wonderful experience attending a meditation event. Relaxed environment, friendly encounters & convenient location. Absolutely recommended for local Houstonians or travelers.

What a nice little park to relax at! It was wonderful gathering with friends to celebrate several birthdays and beautiful weather. The heat is finally breaking in Houston so it's time to enjoy the outdoors!

"Hippie park" as we like to call it...is a good place for a picnic and just taking in the museum / Montrose area...or what's left of it. You will have an eclectic mix of people usually groups in their 20s-30s drinking wine, playing guitar, or just hanging out and then sometimes the random couple making out. It's one of the only things left in the Montrose that hasn't changed too much in the last 20 years. Oh yeah and there is a tree swing.

Manil Park is a must place to visit. The outside is enough reason to spend time there. With its huge trees in numerous varieties, and artwork spread around to delight the eye. However, each of the 5 buildings sprinkled around, hold treasures to spark your imagination, and open your eyes to the wonders of our world. Including foreign countries and varieties of people, plants, oceans, and famous works of art. Art that should be famous. Art that makes you think. Art that makes you feel. And I only made it through 2.25 of the buildings and a 1/4 of the outside. This is a hidden treasure waiting to be found.

Nice, chill, quite, lots of really interesting trees, but I'm kind of scared of all the homogeneous houses surrounding it. Feels a bit like village of the damned or something.

Love attending yoga gathering at 12:30 and meditation gathering at 2:00 here on Sunday.

Title: A Tranquil Oasis for Relaxation and Culture: Menil Park Review Rating: ★★★★★ Menil Park, nestled across from the free-entry Menil Museum in the vibrant Montrose area of Houston, is a true gem that offers a unique and delightful experience. As the only park in the city with an entire city block dedicated to leisurely activities, it provides a haven for sun-soaked relaxation, people-watching, and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. One of the most remarkable aspects of Menil Park is its versatility. Whether you prefer basking in the sun or seeking shade beneath the trees, the park offers ample space for lounging on blankets and enjoying the outdoors. The opportunity to unwind and simply observe the world around you makes it an ideal spot for people-watching, immersing yourself in the vibrant energy of the Montrose neighborhood. While it's worth noting that the park allows for loud music and the aroma of marijuana, it remains inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of individual preferences. Even if you're sober, the friendly vibe and relaxed atmosphere create an inclusive environment where everyone can feel at ease. Menil Park truly embraces the concept of community and offers a space for individuals to come together, connect, and enjoy their time in a non-judgmental setting. The park's allure is further enhanced by its natural beauty. Even as the weather cools down, Menil Park maintains its allure with lush green grass and an abundance of trees. This harmonious blend of nature and urban surroundings creates a picturesque backdrop that further enhances the overall experience. Adjacent to the park lies the renowned Rothko Chapel, a sanctuary for art and contemplation. This free-entry chapel, adorned with the masterful Mark Rothko murals, offers a serene escape from the bustling world outside. I highly recommend taking a moment to meditate in this sacred space, allowing the silence to envelop you and the artwork to evoke a sense of introspection and tranquility. In conclusion, Menil Park stands out as an exceptional destination in Houston. Its dedication to providing a whole city block for relaxation, sun-soaked leisure, and people-watching is a testament to its uniqueness. The park's friendly atmosphere, tolerance for personal preferences, and neighboring cultural attractions, such as the Rothko Chapel, make it an absolute must-visit. Whether you seek a peaceful moment of meditation or a leisurely afternoon in the sun, Menil Park offers a haven of tranquility and natural beauty that cannot be missed.

Honestly, one of my favorite places on earth. There is magic in the air around this wonderful place. Truly a gift that houston has that the world should recognize. Also had quite an amazing date there yesterday. Her idea, I was completely down. Love this place.

This is one of my favorite places, great to read a book, sketch art, or practice yoga in the park.

Peaceful place to hangout, especially now during covid-19. You are able to socially distance on blankets under sprawling branches of beautiful trees. The museum is free and always a joy to wander in. There is also the Rothco chapel which is perfect for reflection and meditation. Overall, refreshing for the soul and mind.

simple park. lots of free street parking. I had a night picnic here on my birthday and others were having picnics here too. it’s not great for stargazing but if the moon is out it’s still pretty. There’s a random swing and it’s pretty sturdy for adults.

Green park, nice to get outside. Great for boardgames with friends. Bring a blanket, your dog and a cooler. There's several trees for shade, but those can be prime relestate during the summer. There's also bathrooms but they close around 6 or 7.

Awesome park to relax in Houston. You always see interesting people here. It is in the middle of a neighborhood so keep in mind the park closes early. You also have the Bistro Menil nearby and The Menil Collection. 🙃

A very nice green space. It's located in the neighborhood, so depending on what time you get there, you may have trouble finding parking.

We're in Houston (with our dog Bear) for a couple of months. I tried several of the dog parks near our Montrose rental and thought most of them were either undesirable or just OK. One day, driving down Richmond, I saw a big field with a sign on the fence that says "Please leash." Not a dog park but whaaaa? I returned later that day and knew that Bear and I had found a new home. The big field is not really a park but it has two poo-bag dispensers with trash cans so it's clearly dog-friendly. Within a day or so, I had discovered the whole of the Menil campus covering the six square blocks to the north of the Richmond field, and I knew we had found a home. It's not a dog park, but it's the BEST dog walking place we've found in the area. A lot of other people agree because on any given day, there are dozens of dog-walkers about. Many of them just live in the neighborhood, but clearly many of them are like us, and drive a short distance to get there. Thanks to the Menil Foundation for making this wonderful facility available and friendly to our dogs. Everyone is friendly and (nearly) everyone responsibly cleans up after their dogs. Kudos to the landscaping and maintenance crews that take care of this place too.

Loved it, very tranquil area. The visit to the museum was very refreshing, inspiring, beautiful AND free as well. Really good gem I missed for so many years. Photos dont do justice as they dont allow you to take photos of the exhibits :-(

It is a clean park. It is very quiet even though it is plenty of people around. Bring a blanket... no table or benches

Public space within a residential museum setting. People take their dogs, spend time in an artful setting in a live oak tree lined setting within a former suburban, now urban setting.

Very chill and nice park. It has a couple of tables so you can eat there. Lots of shade and dog friendly.

This park is fabulous. Bring a blanket or chair, a book, some cheese and wine.

Next door is the street museum, nicely presented, not a fan of most modern art, they have many genres

Gorgeous spacious park in the heart of Montrose. Great place to take dogs, picnic, jog around and do calisthenics.

Gorgeous park, good parking availability. Not that far from Mercantile if folks are looking for a Sunday pastry and stroll. Dog-friendly!

I looooove this park! I always tell folks - this is only spot in Htown where you can find cool people doin cool people thanks:) One summer I was there every day:)

Great place to hang out with some cool and quirky people. Parking can be tough at peak times, and it is often wet/muddy. Lots of shade.

My park. Dominique cest Mort. Flaubert - tried to find the bon mot that perfectly expressed.

Very nice park. Go to a sound meditation group every Sunday at 2pm here, anyone can join.

It’s always a wonderful time here. So many happy people relaxing and enjoying fellowship in this community space right next to one of the most well curated museums I’ve ever visited. Beautiful trees for shade, a gorgeous sculpture (that looks mischievously easy to climb), a tree swing, and soft grass. It’s a beautiful place to spend the day alone or with friends.