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October 2016 - Houston

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12. Anthony Thompson Shumate's Monumental Moments (2015) in the Wolff Family Grove. 13. Spindle by Henry Moore (1979) in the Fondren Foundation Meadow. 14. Jane Gregory Garden. 15. Native grasses and black-eyed Susans are planted in the Sandy Reed Grove. BBP boasts several groves and meadows including the Hildebrand Foundation Meadow, Meredith and Cornelia Long Meadow, Susan Vaughan Foundation Meadow, Johnson Family Meadow, Hines Meadow, Houston Chronicle Meadow and Apache Corporatio n Native Woodlands. 16. Shady Grove by Tim Bailey (1987). 17. The open-air Nau Family Pavilion overlooks the Bud Light Amphitheater at Eleanor Tinsley Park. The park is named in honor of late City Council member and civic activist Eleanor Tinsley. Other points of interest include a sand volleyball court and Eleanor Tinsley Garden. 18. Designed by L'Observatoire and Stephen Korns, Buffalo Bayou's signature Lunar Cycle Lighting transitions from white to blue as the moon waxes and wanes. 1 9. The Water Works at Sabine Street is a major destination and park entry point. The Brown Foundation Lawn, a grassy plateau offering stunning views of the downtown skyline, and the Hobby Family Pavilion are popular for performances and events. The Wortham Insurance Visitor Center houses restrooms and a Bike Barn rental facility, while an entry court hosts food trucks on weekends. 20. Sabine Promenade is located east of Buffalo Bayou Park. 21. The Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavil ion is one of the park's most popular destinations. 22. Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark, usually full of children and adults skateboarding. 23. Wortham Center Fountain adjoins Sesquicentennial Park. 24. Please join us for Buffalo Bayou Partnership's Gala on November 10 celebrating BBP's 30 year anniversary. Tickets and tables are available for purchase. To learn more, visit buffalobayou.org or contact tsmith@buffalobayou.org, 713.752.0314. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12.

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