Top 10 Best Picnic Spots In Houston, Texas

Stop by The Menil Collection to find this park. This park is located on the campus of one of Houston’s largest collections of free art. The center features rotating exhibits and permanent collections in four buildings. Check out the art and stop in at the Rothko Chapel before your picnic. Spread a blanket on the lawn and enjoy the sculptures and art installations around the lawn. If you forgot to pack lunch, the museum has a bistro café on the property.

Located just south of the Galleria, this park is a great spot after a day of shopping. The park is a long stretch of lawn in the center of several office buildings. At one end is the famous Waterwall fountain. Be sure to snap a photo in front of the Houston landmark. Enjoy the rush of cool mist that comes off the fountain on a hot day. Bring a blanket to sit out on the lawn. There are a couple of benches, but it tends to get full on weekends and seating is not guaranteed.

This is a great little park in the center of Houston’s Theater District. If you’re looking for a romantic date spot, head over here. Bring a picnic and sit out on the lawn. Stick around for a free movie screening, or head to a show at one of the theaters in the neighborhood. Architecture buffs will enjoy the beautiful, historic buildings surrounding the lawn. If you don’t want to pack your meal, Niko Niko’s food truck serves up Greek food and coffee in the park.