The Menil Collection
No admission feeStroll a 30-acre leafy campus of free galleries holding surrealist paintings, a Cy Twombly gallery and a Dan Flavin light installation.
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Houston park offering community programs, seasonal festivals, on-site food vendors, and outdoor seating.
Houston, TX
Levy Park is a public park in Houston that hosts recurring community programs such as family storytime, children's bingo, and fitness classes. Its calendar also includes a monthly evening bingo night and an annual holiday festival. Visitors can find outdoor furniture throughout the grounds, a family-owned ice cream truck, and free in-park Wi-Fi. Parking is available beside the park, on nearby streets, and in a nearby garage for a fee. The park also welcomes school field trips, and groups can arrange visits by email.
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Stroll a 30-acre leafy campus of free galleries holding surrealist paintings, a Cy Twombly gallery and a Dan Flavin light installation.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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