Smither Park
Parque Smither

Smither Park

Parque Smither

Smither Park

2441 Munger Street

Houston, TX 77023



Smither Park is a creative urban space created to honor self-taught art. The Park features the Lindley Fish Amphitheater, the Vinson & Elkins Pavilion, the Burguires, Hinton & Mathre Swings, the Marilyn Oshman Meditation Garden, an elaborate marble roll tower, and a sprawling 400-ft memory wall. This mosaic covered park is fabricated from recycled materials and designed by more than 300 local artists.



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Creator: Justin Patera

Area: Houston / Third Ward-MacGregor

Contributor: Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies

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