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Getting There: Three METRORail stops service the park. Museum District provides easy access to the museums at the north end of the park, along with the garden center, Mecom Fountain, and Sam Houston Statue. Hermann Park/Rice University stops near the center of the park, closer to the playground, one picnic area, and the main entrance to the zoo. Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo stops just south of the park, close to the zoo's south entrance.
Hermann Park is in the heart of one of Houston's prettiest areas, and thanks to the private, non-profit Friends of Hermann Park organization, has experienced a major revitalization over the last few years. The park is home to several museums, the zoo, Miller Outdoor Theater (see separate journal entry), a miniature train, playgrounds, picnic areas, a golf course, lake, gardens, and more. The best time to enjoy the park's many venues is during the fall and spring, when sunny days with mild temperatures and lower humidity levels prevail. However, the park is very shady and many areas can be quite pleasant during the summer.