Some travelers noted that there are a lot of people at the park, so if you want the trails to yourself, plan to arrive early. Located about 5 miles east of downtown Houston, Memorial Park is open ...

You can also join in the festivities at the free Arbor Day Celebration at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, where you can honor trees and discover all the amazing ways they support our world.

The plans propose to build a near 1,000-space car park to the south of the site's main entrance. Bill Redston's family says he has close ties to the National Memorial Arboretum. People take part ...