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Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park

The Texas Children’s Houston Open is coming back to Memorial Park this year! The event is expected to bring 15,000 visitors to the Park each day from March 27 to March 30.

Memorial Park Conservancy is asking the public to be aware of the following closure impacts:

Memorial Park, including Seymour Lieberman Trail and Clay Family Eastern Glades, will remain open to the public during the tournament, however, access to the Park will be limited. Onsite parking, sports and field rentals will not be available.
The Cullen Running Trails Center and Vibrant Cafe will operate during regular business hours on these days. However, the adjacent Running Complex parking lot will be closed to all users.

WHAT’S IMPACTED?
All Memorial Parking lots will be closed to the public from March 27 – 30. If visiting the Park on these days, visitors should walk, bike, ride share or take METRO.

*Please note, the parking lots at Memorial Park Golf Course, Vale-Asche Playground, Sports Complex (East & West) and Tennis Center will also be closed March 23-26.
The parking lots at the Fitness Center, Clay Family Eastern Glades, Picnic Loop and Running Complex will remain open March 23-26.

Street Closures from March 27-30:
• East and West Memorial Loop Drive
• Westcott entrance at Memorial Loop Drive
• Arnot Street from East Memorial Loop Drive to Crestwood Drive

NO park-user or tournament parking allowed in the following neighborhoods:
• Camp Logan
• Crestwood
• Glen Cove
Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced.

HOW DO I GET TO THE PARK?
Park users are encouraged to utilize rideshare services, walk, bike or use the Houston Metro bus to access the Park.

Designated rideshare drop-off locations will be established for the tournament, and Metro will maintain its usual bus routes.
The Metro Bus Line #20 travels east and west along Memorial Drive, with several stops within the Park. Visit the Metro website for more information.

Visitors and runners at Memorial Park are encouraged to seize the chance to explore one of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s 381 additional parks and 196 miles of trails.

For more information on these parks and trails, visit the Houston Parks and Recreation Department webpage.

2022 Chevron Houston Marathon route through the Memorial Park Land Bridge & Prairie tunnels

February 7, 2022

On January 16, the Houston Marathon celebrated its 50th anniversary, and marathoners were routed through the nearly complete eastbound tunnels underpinning the Land Bridge & Prairie project. 1972 was the first year of the Houston Marathon, which took place solely in Memorial Park. The Conservancy was honored to once again host marathoners through Memorial Park for the historic route.

Watch the video below to relive the moment!

Video via Kyle Novak

2022 Houston Marathon Press Coverage

Chevron Houston Marathon 2022 marks debut of Memorial Park tunnels as part of runners’ route

by Steve Campion, ABC13 News Houston

Frank Lara Goes Home For Marathon Debut In Houston

By David Monti, LetsRun.com

Houston Marathon runners return to city streets for 50th-anniversary race

by Sam Gonzalez Kelly, Houston Chronicle

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