Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
A 19.5-meter U-shaped artificial waterfall designed by Philip Johnson. Its roaring water is the most popular photo spot in Uptown Houston.
Designed in 1983 by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee, the park sits at the foot of Williams Tower. The semicircular water wall, about 19.5 meters high, sends water cascading down on both its inner and outer faces. Standing in the center, you are surrounded by the sound of falling water and mist, and it looks even better in the evening when the lights come on. In front is a lawn encircled by 186 oak trees. Admission is free. The Galleria shopping center is about 10 minutes on foot away, so the two can easily be visited together.
Opening hours
08:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- The Galleria
- Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
- Rice University
- The Menil Collection
- Rothko Chapel
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- Hermann Park
- NRG Park & Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo