ricco67 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It has been pretty active during the day, especially during lunch hour. I would hold off judgement on the park's pedestrian activity during non-convention days and nights until One Park Place is built. Even then, I don't think there will be many people frequenting the park at night unless there is an Astros or Rockets game. The neighborhood around it still needs to be built up. Like any other park, I expect it to be much more active on weekends.I agree, once, OPP is built and occupied will be a very true indicator of what will happen to the park. I'm sorta' beginning to think that perhaps they should have started the construction so both can be "presented" to the public at the same time. So it will be interesting to see how it goes. So far (in the late afternoon) the Lake house "looked" empty, but I didn't pay that much attention to it. I was too busy eyeing some joggers. it seems like that will get the most use at the "off" hours. Any idea where the public restrooms are in there? someone mentioned that they weren't in the lake house, but was curious where they WOULD be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) The Lake House was busy all day. I was there from 1pm to 5pm and the cafe always had a number of people hanging around or buying food. Edited April 17, 2008 by desirous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It had plenty of customers when I went on Tuesday as well from 5-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I was too busy eyeing some joggers.These joggers you speak of. Lets say a certain "compadre" of mine wanted to "eye" "these" "joggers" too. What would be an opportune hour and a good vantage point for HIM to lycra gaze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 What would be an opportune hour and a good vantage point for HIM to lycra gaze?LOL.I don't know, actually, I was at a light when I was making my observations and I've only been by a couple of times since it opened this past sunday. Don't worry, many a hotel guest will probably head to this place early in the mornings and evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 LOL.I don't know, actually, I was at a light when I was making my observations and I've only been by a couple of times since it opened this past sunday. Don't worry, many a hotel guest will probably head to this place early in the mornings and evenings. Pervs! But since we're on the subject .... when does the skate park open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 <_< Pervs! But since we're on the subject .... when does the skate park open? What do pervs and skateparks have to do with eachother? Anywho, I see lil Travis Barker look-a-likes skating there all the time but they could be just sneaking in, in true skater style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97saturn Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) Well known New Orleans band (New Birth Brass Band) vs. Houston's Voodoo will be performing at Discovery Green this evening at 6:00-8:30pm. It will be a battle of the brass bands. Edited April 17, 2008 by 97saturn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It seems the protestors got to the park before the homeless did! Today people walked through the park protesting ARAMARK. As of right now they are still there with their band instruments and loudspeakers.So much for a park being peaceful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Well known New Orleans band (New Birth Brass Band) vs. Houston's Voodoo will be performing at Discovery Green this evening at 6:00-8:30pm. It will be a battle of the brass bands.Sounds good. I just hope the rain stays away until later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It seems the protestors got to the park before the homeless did! Today people walked through the park protesting ARAMARK. As of right now they are still there with their band instruments and loudspeakers.So much for a park being peaceful!They were protesting Aramark? What was their beef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 They were protesting Aramark? What was their beef? there wasn't enough, i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Don't protesters have to get permits first? If so, they musta had this planned out for awhile, or either the permit office works pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Don't protesters have to get permits first? If so, they musta had this planned out for awhile, or either the permit office works pretty quickly.You need a permit for a parade, not a protest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I think you do have to get a permit to protest. If I recall correctly when the cleaning people were on strike last year in downtown the police could do nothing because they had a "permit" to gather or something to that extent. As long as they did not impede traffic they could protest (even on residential blocks... which to this today I still a little pissed about). Who really wants to come home and listen to that crap till 10-11pm at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 They were protesting Aramark? What was their beef?Gotta be the ridiculous prices at MMP. I whined about this in the Astros thread. I'm over it now, I plan to sneak my own junk in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Finally checked out Discovery Green today... it was great! Got the seal of approval from my 4-year-old. He did not want to leave. Played in the fountains all morning, ate a hotdog at the Lake House, played at the playground. I love the design of the park and all the features... the wood decking, the beautiful play structure, the landscaping. I hope it stays clean and well-maintained (unlike Hermann Park, where the splash area is permanently full of trash and the drains are always clogged). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Having driven by yesterday, I was impressed with how many people are using the park, particularly during the week. As far as maintenance goes, will the city or the conservancy (sp?) be responsible for the upkeep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 It seems the protestors got to the park before the homeless did! Today people walked through the park protesting ARAMARK. As of right now they are still there with their band instruments and loudspeakers.So much for a park being peaceful!Well, at least they are allowed to protest, unlike the private-public parks outside of Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 As far as maintenance goes, will the city or the conservancy (sp?) be responsible for the upkeep?i think i read 750k/yr is being set aside for upkeep but i don't remember whom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 It was nice to see the park was packed today even well after the Astros game began. If the residential takes off and the Pavillions is marketed well, that are really can be a focal point of activity year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I visited the park for the first time yesterday afternoon/evening...it was one of those surreal I'm-not-in-Houston type experiences (again camera-less, so crummy phone pictures) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 For once, the rendering of a bunch of people making use of a space are true. Can't wait to check it out myself. Joggers eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEvilTwin Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I was at a conference at the Hilton Americas today, and an attendee from Dallas made the comment that Houston is "so much greener than Dallas." Now, Houston's always been greener than Dallas, but I had to wonder if that same comment would have been made had the conference been overlooking a sea of surface parking lots instead of Disco Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I visited the park for the first time yesterday afternoon/evening...it was one of those surreal I'm-not-in-Houston type experiences (again camera-less, so crummy phone pictures) I've been having those more and more recently! Great pictures btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 For once, the rendering of a bunch of people making use of a space are true. Can't wait to check it out myself. Joggers eh?Those are paid actors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I went for a jog at the park last week and didn't like it. There isn't much gravel to run on which means you have to run on concrete for most of the course. I wish it was more than 1/2 mile too - runing in a circle 6 times is not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I heard others that they are glad that there IS a track to run on instead of having to run on concrete in the mornings/afternoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I went for a jog at the park last week and didn't like it. There isn't much gravel to run on which means you have to run on concrete for most of the course. I wish it was more than 1/2 mile too - runing in a circle 6 times is not fun.Yeah any serious runner wouldn't use this park to run in. I don't know why they even attempted to put a running track in. I've yet to see any joggers.However, the park over on the bayou by the north side of downtown is perfect for running. It's concrete, but it's still a great running park. If there were more residential around there I think there would be more activity in that park other than the homeless under bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Well known New Orleans band (New Birth Brass Band) vs. Houston's Voodoo will be performing at Discovery Green this evening at 6:00-8:30pm. It will be a battle of the brass bands.well damn... i really would've enjoyed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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