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Hermann Park Mission: The Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park—today and for generations to come. ounded in 1992 as Friends of Hermann Park, the Hermann Park Conservancy, through a public-private partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, raises millions of dollars each year to enhance and maintain Hermann Park, one of Houston’s most historic and popular green spaces. Thanks to the generous financial support of foundations, corporations, and individuals, the Conservancy has raised over $40 million for improvement projects in Hermann Park. Located in the heart of Houston, Hermann Park welcomes an estimated six million visitors a year. Thanks to its proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, the Park is an important resource for many Houstonians. While visitors come from across Houston and even from outside the city limits, the Park’s most frequent visitors come from its surrounding neighborhoods, which represent a diverse cross-section of Houston. As a free, safe public space, Hermann Park brings people together and fosters a strong sense of community. The Conservancy recently completed a $14 million improvement project that included the expansion of the beloved Hermann Park Railroad, the addition of a new and improved miniature train, and the renovation of Lake Plaza, an 8-acre area on the eastern edge of McGovern Lake in the center of the Park. Hermann Park Railroad now includes three stops around the Park in addition to its new main station, Kinder Station, in Lake Plaza. Several other attractions can also be found in the Plaza, including The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Bridge, a café space and dining terrace, public restrooms, a gift shop, a pedal boat lagoon, and a volunteer and maintenance building. The entire Lake Plaza project is LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). This beautifully transformed community gathering space offers magnificent views of McGovern Lake and boasts newly landscaped grounds for Park visitors, train passengers, and diners. www.hermannpark.org park

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