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- EIN 20-1951465
- (713) 400-7336
- 1500 Mckinney St Houston TX 77010-4011 USA
- www.discoverygreen.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Recreational Centers, Sports
Mission: Discovery green's mission is to operate an urban park that serves as a village green, a source of health and happiness for our citizens, and a window into the diverse talents and traditions that enrich life in houston.
Programs: Discovery green conservancy operates a public park, open year-round at no charge to residents and visitors of the greater houston area. The park includes open areas for events, picnics, and sports, a playground and an interactive water feature for children, a lake, a putting green, various gardens, a jogging path, dog runs, a branch of the houston public library, two restaurants, performance areas and both temporary and permanent installations of art. The park hosts a variety of activities such as yoga, dance and fitness classes and performing arts events, as well as special events such as an ice rink in winter.
discovery green was selected by the houston super bowl host committee as the host venue for super bowl live during super bowl li in february 2017. Entertainment covered the entire park as well as 4 surrounding city blocks, and included a space center attraction, food and live entertainment. Over 1. 3 million people visited over the 10 days leading up to the super bowl.
in march 2017, discovery green entered into a partnership with houston first to manage programming for the new avenida houston plaza in front of the george r brown convention center. The goal is to provide both convention visitors and houstonians a great new downtown destination. Over 100 free events, including circus acts, live music, movies dancing and temporary art installations were programmed by discovery green on the plaza across the street from the park.