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Smither Park

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Urban green space with a quirky collection of large mosaic sculptures created by local artists. People often mention park, small, visit, time, work, piece, cool, neighborhood, photo, artists,


Address

2441 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023, United States

Website

orangeshow.org

Contact

+1 713-926-6368

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 7 am to 7 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 am to 7 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (32) small (12) visit (9) time (9) work (9) piece (8) cool (8) neighborhood (7) photo (7) artists (6)
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  • 5/5 Bella C. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a fun park to visit. Each time we go we discover something new. You can spend a lot of time discovering the details. When the artists are working on a piece it is a lot of fun to watch with the kids. Amazing spot to take photos.Wish there were more places like this.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 c m. 1 year ago on Google
    What a cool place to visit. Such creative works of art. All the little details are incredible. It’s a great place to bring your lunch and have a picnic.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz 1 year ago on Google
    This was such a neat little park to stop at. I highly recommend spending some time taking in the art and details of this unique place. While the mosaics make large, interesting pieces, the magic is in the details. Small pieces that make up a large piece of artwork are the hidden gems. You might find a small crab, or an alien, there's so much to see when you take a closer look.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather M. 11 months ago on Google
    This place was a real diamond in the rough All of the beautiful colorful designs were absolutely magical. Had no idea is mosaic tile park even existed in Houston hidden in a neighborhood. There is a big outdoor pavilion and grassy areas for sitting for picnics The walls are covered in amazing mosaic designs in a variety of styles and colors. We spent a couple hours there just looking around. It's amazing to see all the different tile designs and dishes that make up the music art walls. And it is free to visit!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ariana E. 11 months ago on Google
    Really nice little area full of beautiful mosaics! There is so much to see and so many hidden images. There was a little bin underneath the covered area that had a bunch of scavenger hunt papers like the one shown in the photo I included. It was really fun to find all the items on that paper. Also various photo opportunities. And you can park your car right next to the park too :) no issues finding parking at all!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven E. 1 year ago on Google
    If you love mozaïek art and enjoy spending some time in the park, this is the place to be. There's picknick tables to relax. Many different art forms to enjoy. Unfortunately some people think it's necessary to see if you can pick the art loose.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emmanuel 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible artwork! Plus there's a scavenger hunt for children who can't fully appreciate the idea of the art provided! Amazing displays, discreet location and available as a public park!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moni A. 1 year ago on Google
    I love art. And this place is pretty cool to come look at. It's interesting how they use different objects to create different kinds of pictures. The park is pretty small but it's definitely a must place to visit
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giselle M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you love art, random things, taking photos, this is a great spot. Parking is easy, around the park. This community park is small but it is so interesting and the photo opportunities are endless. If you walk around the neighborhood, you can see that some of the houses have art pieces too on their front yard. I love art projects like this that bring creativity to the community.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyleigh K. 10 months ago on Google
    We just did a little stop over on our way home to San Antonio from Galveston; to let the kids run around and take a quick picnic before heading out for the long drive. The kids had fun spying the small, weird things in the installations. And we were able to take a bunch of last-minute photos! You would not really know that this installation was here, if you didn't know about it, it was really unique and is definitely worth the pit stop and the check out!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brick O. 2 years ago on Google
    Tactile and very visually imaginative art. Great for the grandkids who want to touch and discover the ingredients in the horizontal and vertical panels of mosaics. We spent an hour and a half there on a sunny day.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farooq T. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty creative place and the art was awesome (made up of the most unexpected materials) and the whole park was picturable and nice 👍🏻
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana M. 2 years ago on Google
    I got to see the artist, working on a mural that Saturday morning that I visited. He was very concentrated on his work I was so amazed on how good he is. The murals are very detailed, a lot of imagination has been put into every one of them. I got to take a lot of photos.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evelyn B. 1 year ago on Google
    A little out of the way, but worth it. A small community park with tons of mosaic art, that you could just stare at for hours and keep finding something new. We brought some food here for a breakfast picnic. Beautiful large willow gave some welcome shade. Parking is easy, and there are swings and plenty to look at.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J C. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a Free and Cool tile art park hidden in a low income neighborhood. The park is not very big, but the tile art pieces are so cool to look at. So, if you enjoy artsy things, check out this spot when you visit Houston.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Suzanne 9 months ago on Google
    Such a cool and unique park! Definitely worth the trip. Could use more designated parking
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M T. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cute place!! The art was phenomenal and you can really see the intricate details !! Really brings out your inner kid. Parking is street parking. The park is within an neighborhood. We arrived 20mins before closing and it was enough time but we had to rush a bit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny H. 8 months ago on Google
    Love it! What a master piece! I can't wait to go back. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the artists. Thank you, Mark, for giving me the background on this park. Keep up the great work on your tree!! I look forward to seeing you again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 2 years ago on Google
    Smither Park is badass! The park is small, but there is a ton of stuff to look at! You definitely need to check this place out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Green A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very great working piece of art. It's small but the coolest parks to visit in Houston. And please handle with care, be gentle when you touch them. Its easy to fall to pieces.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristina 1 year ago on Google
    Surprising Park. I know that is far away from downtown but I think that it's a must in your trip to Houston. You can go by bus easily. When I went I saw how they are preparing a new colorful path so they are currently creating more art in the park.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park. There's always volunteers here keeping it clean and some days you can even see the artists working on it. It's also very pet friendly my cat loves it here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Calamity C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is awesome. The mosaic art is amazing. It's super cool to look at as a whole, but when you start to examine them closer you notice even more neat things! If you enjoy our or outdoor trips even a little you need to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Just V. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cute and intriguing park to visit. The closer you look at each piece the more intricate and detailed they become. Great place for pictures and taking a break from exploring downtown. They had swings and a covered gazebo area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alisha C. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Different A good place to go and think, pass the time and soak up the sun. Glad this park is available to the public and I hope the artists continue to expand their work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amber 2 years ago on Google
    My all time fav place but today I realized the park really need some renovation.. its getting old some small play area for kids would be great overall it's a good park for pictures but not for kids or picnic are as no sitting available.. good for a walk if in area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool story behind this place and a working piece of art. The more you look, the more you’ll find. This is one of the coolest parks to visit in Houston. You’re bound to find something that warms your heart and stirs your creativity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H B. 6 months ago on Google
    I Loved it here so much! I wanted to do something for my would have been Daddy's birthday, and this was perfect because his last name was Smith <3
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JC Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Great for family photos! (Tourism ) It's a small park with lot of art in work terracotta mosaic (broken ceramic) and glass. The authors are always adding more work on site.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gwendolyn R H. 9 months ago on Google
    This is such a beautiful park and the artists are quite talented. The mosaics in this park are stunning. I've never seen such detailed tile work. The day I visited there was an artist who was installing a new piece. I must say it was a joy watching him work. There are several artist installments and much to look at. Don't come to this park with the idea of having a picnic. This truly is for admiring art or for taking some jaw-dropping photos. The individual vignettes are perfectly sized for quick portrait photo sessions. I highly suggest stopping by if you're looking for an outdoor photo area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yessiruth 6 months ago on Google
    Had a great time here with my family. Loved the artwork. The artists are very creative and deserve so much credit. It is also free for people that just want to enjoy the view. There is also a scavenger hunt sheet for you to have fun while looking at everything. Definitely recommend this to everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica C. 6 months ago on Google
    Really cool place to check out, it's more like a decked out neighborhood park based on the location in the middle of a neighborhood but it's really interesting. It was smaller than I thought it would be but there's still a lot to see! The mosaics are full of different objects and figures. I went when it was lightly raining and it made the ground tiles kinda slippery but I loved that it was empty and we got to appreciate everything more. Highly recommend for visitors and residents alike.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N C. 5 months ago on Google
    A very artsy park with tons of amazing art work. There were people from within the community there the day I went making new art work. It's also dog friendly with dog waste bags and bins placed along the gates.

  • 5/5 Chanbo K. 4 months ago on Google
    Small, neighborhood park with beautiful art works indeed, no bathroom in sight.

  • 5/5 Marta Cuadrado de G. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the coolest parks we have been to in a minute. It was small but filled with so much creativity that time just flew by!

  • 4/5 Karen T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very colorful! Getting there thru older residential streets. I'm pulling a small camper so it was slow going as some of the street are kinda rough. I wouldn't try it with anything bigger than a 15-footer. Parking was on the street. There's 3 gates, but 2 were closed, n appeared locked. Coming out I tried one, n it opened. The mosaics are really nice. Some needed pieces replaced, n there was a couple there working on one. Worth the stop. Pets welcome. There's even a pop bag stand if you forget yours.

  • 5/5 Crystal 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a special place... so colorful and full of love! All the tile art is just absolutely beautiful and I could spend hours here looking at each design. So much thought put into each piece. Dog and kid friendly. Highly recommend for a magical outing in Houston, a neat spot for a picnic or a really cool photo backdrop.

  • 5/5 Freya “Lycanfreya” R. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful experience for art lovers and older children alike. This is not a typical park (no playground) but it has wonderful art and a fun scavenger hunt for older kids (6+). There is a bench style swing set and a few tables. There are also plenty of opportunities for a nice photo or two and a pavilion as well for small gatherings and picnics. Be aware there is no restroom or water fountain on site. Even still, it is nice mini adventure for when you just need to get out of the house.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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