Deer Park is a charming Texas town with beautiful parks and outdoor areas, a diverse selection of restaurants, and an abundance of places to see. Located in the Greater Houston area, Deer Park is part of a dynamic region home to some of the coolest attractions in the state. Within minutes of Deer Park you can enjoy a Rockets game at Toyota Center, marvel at the amazing work of NASA at Johnson Space Center, or take a stroll on the Kemah Boardwalk. Continue reading to discover some of the attractions in Deer Park.
A Deer Park establishment since 1979, the Art Park Players present four full-scale dinner theater productions a year, not to mention seasonal performances! The Youth Theater School offers classes in dance, modeling, voice acting, and more, and also produces its own plays and musicals.
1302 Center Street.
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 478-7288 / (281) 794-2448
Deer Park Nature Preserve
We invite you to come take a walk at the Deer Park Nature Preserve, featuring three distinct ecosystems and a range of plants and animals to experience! Dogs are welcome to enjoy the nature preserve as well, as long as they remain on a leash.
Deer Park, TX
281-478-2050
Bayou Bend Park
The standout feature of this eight-acre park is the nine-hole disc golf course that’s great for beginners. Other facilities include a basketball court, playground equipment and swings, picnic tables, and a short walking trail.
4200 Kalwick Drive
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 478-2050
Dow Park
The largest park in town, Dow Park has an Olympic-size pool with water slides, kids’ pool, and splash pad. A rose garden, lighted tennis and racquetball courts, a skate park, sand volleyball court, playground, picnic areas, and jogging trail can be found in the park as well.
610 East San Augustine Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 478-2050
Guidry’s Cajun Kitchen
Let the good times roll at this local favorite for Cajun cuisine. Boiled crawfish, fried shrimp, smoked oysters, gumbo, boudin ... it’s all here, all authentic, and all as good as it gets. Open seven days a week.
2113 Center Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 930-1224
King’s BBQ
If you can’t decide what looks the best here at King’s, play it safe and go with a four-meat combo. That way you can sample the delicious ham, chicken, sausage, and brisket and not miss out on anything. It will be a meal fit for a ... well, you know.
1322 Underwood Road
Deer Park, TX 77571
(281) 478-6851
Patrick's Cabin
The small cabin where Dr. George Moffit Patrick lived with his family went down in history as the spot where the initial treaty papers that granted Texas its independence were drafted in 1836. Today this replica home stands in Heritage Park as a symbol of Deer Park’s status as the true “Birthplace of Texas."
1410 Center Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 479-2394
San Jacinto Monument
The world’s tallest memorial column and a fascinating museum pay tribute to the battle that birthed a republic that took place right here nearly two centuries ago. Get a bird’s-eye view of South Texas from the 480-foot-high observation deck of the monument, learn the story of the Lone Star State at the Jesse H. Jones Theatre for Texas Studies, and admire art and artifacts of the greatest state in the Union.
3523 Independence Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 479-2421
Each hole is named for people and events associated with the Battle of San Jacinto, from Santa Anna on #1 to The Monument on #18, with corresponding granite markers at every tee box. Learn some history as you play through this Deer Park golf course that features rolling fairways and challenging water hazards. There is also a driving range and practice facility for chipping and putting.
1600 Georgia Avenue
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 478-4653
The Brisket House
Not for nothing is Brisket House, a staple on lists of the best barbecue in Houston and nationwide. Its ribs, chicken, turkey, and (of course) brisket are smoked over oak, giving the meat a rich flavor that’s not overpowering. Pair your meat with coleslaw and finish up with some true-blue pecan pie.
3217 Center Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 884-8058
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