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Outdoor Ice Skating Debuts at Discovery Green

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Another family-friendly offering at the downtown park November 27, 2008 - January 19, 2009 Outdoor ice skating makes a welcome return to downtown Houston with The Ice at Discovery Green, Holiday Skating on the Lake, presented by the Houston Chronicle. Sure to be a favorite holiday destination, the ice rink opens Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008 and runs through Martin Luther King Day, January 19, 2009. The Ice at Discovery Green will span 7,200 square feet of the model boat basin on Kinder Lake, hold 6,000-gallons of water, and measure a cool 22 degrees. The skating experience will also include a toddler ice rink, skate shop, snack shop and gift shop, in addition to private skating instruction, special performances by regional figure skating stars; jazz music, film and DJ nights; and skating with Santa. Other activities at the 12-acre Discovery Green include a children’s playground area, interactive water features, multi-use amphitheater stage and sloping lawn, small and...

Discovery Green Fall Programming Schedule

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

September 1 – November 26, 2008 Live music, diverse cultural programs and ice skating highlight the fall activities at the downtown park Discovery Green has been a popular destination with Houstonians and visitors to the city since its official opening on April 13, 2008. Located in downtown Houston across from the George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green is 12 acres of urban green space including one-acre lake, children’s playground area, interactive water features, multi-use amphitheater stage and sloping lawn, small and large dog runs, and two restaurants, the Grove and Lake House operated by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group. In addition to the relaxing setting, visitors to the park can enjoy a tremendous variety of activities and special events. During the inaugural spring season, 172 events drew more than 77,000 people to the park for free weekly exercise classes, live music concerts, outdoor films, organic Green Market, Saturday children’s programs, monthly art...

DockDogs Made Successful Local Debut at Discovery Green Houstons New Downtown Park

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:00 GMT

DockDogs® Made Successful Local Debut at Discovery Green Houston’s New Downtown Park Exciting national event was popular with dog lovers and competitors in Houston June 27-29 HOUSTON – JULY 2, 2008 – Houston, well-known for its enthusiastic sports fans, embraced another exciting athletic event as DockDogs®made its Houston debut at Discovery Green, Houston’s newest park located across from the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The non-stop action began on Friday, June 27 and attracted over 140 canines competing in distance and aerial events throughout the weekend. Seen on ESPN and the Outdoor Channel, DockDogs®showcases retrievers running from a 20-foot dock and leaping into the 40-foot pool of water. Each jump is measured and the crowds go wild as some of the dogs maintain jumps of 22-24 feet as they compete in Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve and Big Air events. Despite temperatures in the 90’s, over 6,000 spectators passed through Discovery Green...

Downtown Green Market at Discovery Green

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON – MAY 13, 2008 – Houstonians seeking to supplement their Thursday afternoon happy hour have an exciting alternative in downtown Houston. Discovery Green, the urban park located across from the George R. Brown Convention Center, opened April 13, 2008. Houstonians and visitors to the city are enjoying 12 acres of urban green space including one-acre lake, children’s playground area, interactive water features, multi-use amphitheater stage and sloping lawn, small and large dog runs, various public art works, lawns and many special events and unique programs. With its emphasis on healthy living, Discovery Green is proud to host a weekly organic urban market every Thursday afternoonfrom 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Managed by the Central City-Co-op, the urban market currently features up to 12 vendors weekly, showcasing their organically grown produce, fruits and eggs, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes and other produce from area farms offer a fresh alternative to Houstonians. Some of the area...

Diverse Programming Set for Spring & Summer at Discovery Green

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Free activities and unique cultural programs highlight the inaugural season of the new downtown park (HOUSTON – April 10, 2008) The much-anticipated new downtown park – Discovery Green – will open on April 13, 2008. Houstonians and visitors to the city will enjoy 12 acres of urban green space including one-acre lake, children’s playground area, interactive water features, multi-use amphitheater stage and sloping lawn, small and large dog runs, various public art works, lawns and lots of great food from the park’s restaurants operated by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group. The Spring Program Calendar will run April 13 through July 6. Family Day is the first event set for the inaugural Discovery Green programming season, with the following series developed to offer activities and programs for Houstonians and visitors of all ages:. Art Series – Houston’s reputation as a world-class fine arts destination extends to the Discovery Green Art Series with a full slate of visual,...

Discovery Green - Houstons New Urban Park - Opens April 2008

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Discovery Green – Houston’s New Urban Park – Opens April 2008 Downtown location offers Majestic Skyline view, Beautiful Gardens, Green Preservation and Diverse Cultural Programming Family Day Celebration Set for April 13, 2008 (HOUSTON – February 27, 2008) Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, will open to the public on April 13, 2008. The long-awaited destination fulfills a commitment from Mayor Bill White and major private Houston foundations to create and preserve green space within Houston’s central city. With its proximity to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center, Discovery Green is an ideal location for the city’s newest attraction. Discovery Green will be a wonderful attraction for our city, said Mayor Bill White. We are proud of the commitment from the Discovery Green Conservancy in creating this unique destination in the heart of downtown Houston. For a long time to come, Discovery Green will be...

Concert to Salute Robert Doc Morgan

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

One for Doc Concert to Salute Robert Doc Morgan Concert is the First Public Event at the New Downtown Park HOUSTON, TX (January 31, 2008) – Saturday, March 1 will be a memorable day for Dr. Robert Morgan, Director of Jazz Studies Emeritus, High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA). HSPVA and Morgan will be honored during a free concert at Discovery Green featuring some of the school’s most accomplished former students. The event, entitled One for Doc is a preview of the new downtown park, which opens in early April, 2008 and is located in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Discovery Green Conservancy places a high regard on education, the performing arts and other cultural endeavors in Houston. Dr. Robert Morgan and High School for Performing and Visual Arts were selected as honorees for the preview event. Discovery Greens mission includes highlighting the amazing range of artistic talent we have in Houston with a special focus on education, said Guy...

One for Doc Concert Planned as Park Preview Event - March 1, 2008

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Featuring Al Jarreau, La Mafia, Scott Gertner and more! Houston -- January 22, 2008 -- Houstonians are invited to preview Discovery Green, Houston’s newest urban park, for a spectacular evening of music on Saturday, March 1, 2008. The park will host a free concert honoring the High School for Performing and Visual Arts and Dr. Robert Morgan, Director of Jazz Studies Emeritus, HSPVA. Morgan will be joined by a talented group of HSPVA alumni performing in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater at Discovery Green. What ‘One for Doc’ Discovery Green’s Park Preview Concert When Saturday, March 1, 2008 6:00 pm. -- 11:00 p.m. (The park will open at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event.) Where Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney in Downtown Houston, located across Avenida de las Americas from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel. Performers Many performers were former students of Dr. Robert Morgan, Director of Jazz Studies, Emeritus, HSPVA, who served...

Discovery Green Conservancy Announces Several New Appointments

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:15:00 GMT

Discovery Green Conservancy Announces
Several New Appointments

HOUSTON, TX (October 2, 2007) – Following the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Discovery Green Conservancy, a private non-profit created to develop and operate the downtown park, the Conservancy announced several new appointments:

Tom Castro was elected to the Board of Directors of the Conservancy effective July 1, 2007, to serve a term of three years. Castro is Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board of Border Media Partners (BMP), the largest privately-held Hispanic radio company in the U.S. Castro joins board members Nancy G. Kinder, Kinder Foundation, Chair; Brady F. Carruth, The Wortham Foundation; Dr. Larry R. Faulkner, Houston Endowment Inc.; Jacqueline S. Martin, JS Martin Associates, LP; and Dr. Maconda B. O’Connor, The Brown Foundation, Inc.

Bob Eury was appointed Ex-Officio Board Director of the Conservancy effective July 1, 2007, to serve at the pleasure of the Conservancy Board. Eury currently serves as President of Central Houston, Inc. and Executive Director of the Houston Downtown Management District.

Guy Hagstette was appointed President of the Conservancy effective July 1, 2007. Hagstette was previously appointed as Park Director in September 2005, after working with Mayor Bill White as a Special Assistant for Urban Design and, at the same time, serving as Director of Planning & Development for the Houston Downtown Management District.

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About the Discovery Green Conservancy
The Discovery Green Conservancy is a private, non-profit corporation formed to purchase the land, design, build, and operate an urban park on property located across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The Conservancy and Mayor Bill White announced the 11.78-acre park development in October 2004, and acquisition of the land was concluded in December 2004. The $122 million park project is expected to be complete in early 2008.

Gift from BP America to Discovery Green Focuses on Solar Technology

noemail@discoverygreen.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX (September 13, 2007) – The Discovery Green Conservancy announced today $1 million of support and a solar utility vehicle (SUV) from BP America, contributing significantly toward sustainable building and energy efficiency features for the new downtown Houston park set to open in early 2008. Commenting on the donation, Discovery Green Conservancy President Guy Hagstette said, This gift certainly positions Discovery Green to achieve our green building goals and overall commitment to sustainability. We are pleased that BP has given us the opportunity to contribute to these efforts. Said Bob Malone, Chairman and President of BP America: All of us at BP America are pleased that our contribution will help make Discovery Green energy efficient and sustainable ensuring that Houstonians enjoy this park for decades to come. We are so proud to be a part of this project. This contribution emphasizes BP’s commitment to the advancement of solar technology. Specifically, the award...

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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:42:09 GMT

**PILATES CLASS ON 8/19 HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
Our Fall Programming Season begins September 1! Check our Event Calendar for the full schedule.
Visit Central City Co-op's Green Market: Every Thursday 4 - 7:30 p.m.
The Gateway Fountain is off on Mondays for maintenance

Planning a large group visit? Please contact us for details 713-800-4700

Experience

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:12:14 GMT

Dowload this weeks Activities at Discovery Green Recycling Saturdays Bring your recycling to the park every Saturday morning between 10am-2pm

Events

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:08:18 GMT

Introducing Discovery Green’s Fall Programming Season September 1 - November 26, 2008 All series programs are FREE and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. This schedule is subject to change. Many events must be rescheduled or cancelled in the event of rain. For last minute weather updates, see information below or call 713-400-7336. DOWNLOAD A LIST OF THIS WEEKS EVENTS Click on each activity below for more information.

News

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:31 GMT

Outdoor Ice Skating Debuts at Discovery Green November 27 - January 19 Outdoor ice skating makes a welcome return to downtown Houston with The Ice at Discovery Green, Holiday Skating on the Lake, presented by the Houston Chronicle. Sure to be a favorite holiday destination, the ice rink opens Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008 and runs through Martin Luther King Day, January 19, 2009. The Ice at Discovery Green will span 7,200 square feet of the model boat basin on Kinder Lake, hold 6,000-gallons of water, and measure a cool 22 degrees. The skating experience will also include a toddler ice rink, skate shop, snack shop and gift shop, in addition to private skating instruction, special performances by regional figure skating stars; jazz music, film and DJ nights; and skating with Santa. More... Discovery Green Fall Programming Schedule September...

Staff

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:14:04 GMT

(L to R) Gary Hernandez; Guy Hagstette; Clark Curry; Tonye Hodge and Lori Ann San Miguel Guy Hagstette, AIA, President Guy is a native Houstonian who has lived downtown since 1995 and is excited to create a space in the heart of the city’s business district that is strictly for pleasure. He was a key player in the redevelopment of downtown, in his previous life at the Houston Downtown Management District. In his current role, he is managing the overall planning, design and construction of the park and upon construction completion, he will oversee management and operations, security, programming and customer service for the park. Maria Aguirre, Executive Assistant Maria joined Discovery Green in February 2008 after being in the media industry for 14 years. As Executive Assistant she supports the Staff and Management. Maria has called Houston home for over 30 years. Julie H. Bergen, Development Consultant Julie was brought on board as a development consultant...

Store

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:39:30 GMT

While youre visiting Discovery Green, stop by our store and check out all of the fun Discovery Green merchandise for purchase such as shirts, hats, umbrellas, water bottles, eco-friendly bags and more. The Discovery Green Store is located at the park office inside the Alkek Building or by calling (713) 400-7336. All proceeds from Discovery Green merchandise sales support park operations. Here is a sample of the merchandise you will find at our store: Bandanas - $3.00 each Baseball Caps (Adult & Youth) - $10.00 each Coffee Cups - $9.00 each First Aid Kits - $2.00 each Frisbees - $2.00 each Mist Fans - $5.00 each Red Romper - $13.00 each Travel Mugs - $5.00 each Water bottles - $3.00 each ...

General Info

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:30:03 GMT

Discovery Green opened on April 13, 2008. The downtown Houston park is located across Avenida de las Americas from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel. Toyota Center, Houston Center and Minute Maid Park are only blocks away. Admission is FREE. Hours The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours for events may vary. Areas of the park may be closed occasionally for maintenance or private events. The Ice at Discovery Green opens Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008 and runs through Martin Luther King Day, January 19, 2009. For Hours of Operation, please visit The Ice at Discovery Green. Alkek Building Visit the park information center at the Alkek Building, located near the Gateway Fountain off the Andrea and Bill White Promenade. Staff is available to answer questions about the park, programming or rentals. Public restrooms are located in the Alkek Building. See a Park Map See the Event Calendar HPL Express HPL Express, a...

Natural

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:06:40 GMT

Visitors to Discovery Green can see the remarkable skyline of downtown Houston, but be transported into a natural setting filled with greenery and trees. Lauren Griffith Associates, a local landscape architecture firm, contributed intimate knowledge of native Texas plants and wildlife habitats to create a green space that will flourish in its natural surroundings as it enhances the aesthetic of Houstons substantial urban footprint. Jones Lawn The parks largest green space, providing ample area for major events or pick-up sports. Brown Foundation Promenade A shaded walkway featuring 100-year-old oak trees, the largest of which is the Nancy G. Kinder Oak near Avenida de las Americas, one of four large live oaks moved to the park. In honor of George R. Browns instrumental role in shaping downtown Houston as we know it today, a bronze statue of him stands under the allee of oaks on...

Directions & Parking

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:54:14 GMT

Discovery Green’s 11.78-acre site can be found in downtown Houston across Avenida de las Americas from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel. Toyota Center, Houston Center and Minute Maid Park are only blocks away. How to Get to Discovery Green Discovery Green is centrally-located, just blocks away from Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, Main Street and The Shops at Houston Center. The Alkek Building, near the intersection of McKinney and Crawford on the north side of the park, is the location for information, maps and event schedules. Once the park opens in April 2008, park staff can answer questions during regular business hours. By Transit Take METRORail to the Main Street Square Station and walk five blocks east on McKinney or Lamar. For bus route information, go to www.ridemetro.org. By Bicycle Refer to the City of Houston Bikeway Map on its Web site for a safe route into...

Dining

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:48:27 GMT

The Grove Visitors to Discovery Green may choose from two contemporary restaurants or pack a picnic lunch or dinner to enjoy with family and friends. THE GROVE. Overlooking the parks live oaks, Schiller Del Grandes destination restaurant and rooftop bar offer patrons exceptional food, service and views of the park. Also visit The Tree House on the second floor of the restaurant 713-337-7321 www.thegrovehouston.com Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday 11 am - 10 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11 am - 11 pm THE LAKE HOUSE. Offers fast, casual, family-friendly food, featuring burgers, hot dogs, salads, shakes, sodas, wine and beer. 713-337-7320 Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm (beverage service until 7 pm) Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm Thursday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm About the Design While much of the emphasis and beauty of Discovery Green is focused...

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