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James Bute Park, Downtown
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James Bute Park

  • 3.758 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10:30 pm

James Bute Park is a peaceful urban green space offering open lawns, winding walking trails, and mature shade trees that invite relaxation and casual recreation. Visit for picnics, photography, or a quiet jog — expect spacious grassy areas, dog-friendly spots, and easy paths ideal for short nature escapes in the city.

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James Bute Park in short

When is James Bute Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–10:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit James Bute Park?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is James Bute Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is James Bute Park?

512 McKee St,Houston, TX 77002.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 10:30 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

82°

Clear

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Rain
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Wind
2mph
  1. 4pmClear82°
  2. 5pmClear79°
  3. 6pmClear77°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10:30 pm
monday
6 AM–10:30 PM
tuesday
6 AM–10:30 PM
wednesday
6 AM–10:30 PM
thursday
6 AM–10:30 PM
friday
6 AM–10:30 PM
saturday
6 AM–10:30 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 James Bute Park
  2. 2 Insomnia Gallery · 8 min
  3. 3 Allen's Landing Park · 11 min
  4. 4 White Oak Bayou Greenway · 11 min
  5. 5 Lilly & Bloom · 13 min
512 McKee St, Houston, TX 77002(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

3.7from 58 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Picnics
  • Jogging
  • Walking trails
  • Picnic areas
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around Downtown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunglasses until 4 pm. Water all day.

Your full outfit
  • SunglassesUntil 4 pm
  • WaterThe whole time