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Sesquicentennial Park is a 22-acre urban park in downtown Houston, located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near the city's Theater District. The park was originally established in its first 10.4-acre phase in 1989 as part of the city's 150-year anniversary celebration, with a second 8.2-acre phase added to the site in 1998. It is home to a number of prominent pieces of public artwork, including the Seven Wonders pillar sculpture, constructed by Houston artist Mel Chin, and several works by Houston artist Dean Ruck, including The Big Bubble, Sounds From the Past, and Site Seeing. Baker Common offers public green and gathering space, while a 250-foot boat dock provides boat access to the Buffalo Bayou. A pedestrian bridge, the Preston Street Bridge, recreates historic lighting and footpaths over the Bayou.
Sesquicentennial Park , 400 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-395-7000
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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