Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston

Name: Eleanor Tinsley Park
Address: 500 Allen Parkway, Houston, 77002, United States
Telephone: (713) 247-3500

#59 among attractions in Houston

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Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years. ()

Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°45'41"N, 95°22'47"W

Address

500 Allen ParkwayInner Loop (Fourth Ward)Houston 77002 United States

Contact

(713) 247-3500

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Eleanor Tinsley Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Aquarium, Sam Houston Park, Scanlan Fountain, Tranquility Park.

0.7 miE
Aquarium
Downtown Aquarium, Houston
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Downtown Aquarium stands as a multifaceted entertainment complex that combines the thrills of an amusement park with the wonder of underwater exploration. This aquatic wonderland, transformed from two Houston landmarks – Fire...
0.6 miE
Museum, Park, Historical place
Sam Houston Park, Houston
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Houston, Sam Houston Park stands as a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the city's bustling streets. This urban park, encompassing 20 acres, is not merely a green space but also a museum that serves as a testament...
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Scanlan Fountain, Houston
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Scanlan Fountain stands as a serene landmark amidst the bustling city life. Situated within Sam Houston Park, this elegant fountain was a gift to the city from the Scanlan family, prominent local philanthropists, in the early 20th...
0.7 miE
Park, Fountain
Tranquility Park, Houston
18 min walk • Tranquility Park is a municipal park in Houston, Texas.
0.4 miNW
Cemetery
Glenwood Cemetery, Houston
11 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Developed in 1871, the first professionally designed cemetery in the city accepted its first burial in 1872.
0.6 miE
City hall
Houston City Hall, Houston
16 min walk • The Houston City Hall building is the headquarters of the City of Houston's municipal government. Constructed during 1938 and 1939, the City Hall complex is located on Bagby Street on the western side of Downtown Houston.
0.6 miE
Museum, Postmodern architecture
Heritage Plaza, Houston
15 min walk • Heritage Plaza is a postmodern skyscraper located in the Skyline District of downtown Houston, Texas. Standing at 762 feet, the tower is the 5th-tallest building in Houston, the 8th-tallest in Texas, and the 60th-tallest in the United States.
0.7 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Bayou Music Center, Houston
19 min walk • The Bayou Music Center is an indoor theater owned by Live Nation and located in Houston, Texas, United States. The theater is located at the Bayou Place entertainment complex in Downtown Houston.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston
16 min walk • The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a theater in Houston, Texas, United States. Opened to the public in 2002, the theater is located downtown on the edge of the Houston Theater District. Hobby Center features 60-foot-high glass walls with views of Houston's skyscrapers, Tranquility Park and Houston City Hall.
0.9 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Wortham Theater Center, Houston
22 min walk • The Wortham Theater Center is a performing arts center located in downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The Wortham Theater Center, designed by Eugene Aubry of Morris Architects, was built out of private funds totaling over $66 Million.
0.9 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Jones Hall, Houston
23 min walk • The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and Society for the Performing Arts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eleanor Tinsley Park?

Nearby attractions include Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, Houston (5 min walk), Founders Memorial Cemetery, Houston (7 min walk), Houston Police Officer's Memorial, Houston (8 min walk), Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, Houston (8 min walk).

How to get to Eleanor Tinsley Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eleanor Tinsley Park:

Light rail

Theater District • Lines: Green, Purple (20 min walk)
Bell • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (21 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center (24 min walk)

Train

Houston (22 min walk)