Gerald D. Hines Waterwall . Park

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park was designed by SWA Group and completed in 1985 with an area of ​​2.77 acres. What makes the main highlight of the park is the fountain up to 19m high in the shape of a semicircle. The site for the park was originally developed by real estate mogul Gerald D. Hines, who commissioned the fountain construction.

Originally, the fountain and surrounding parkland were built as an architectural utility for the adjacent tower and were both designed by John Burgee Architects and Philip Johnson.

After construction of the park was completed, construction and maintenance costs have so far not been released, but at the time of completion, Johnson and Hines made key statistics about the wall public, including including measurements and water volume.

The architect's design for the fountain "Waterfall" is a horseshoe with fast-flowing water measuring 19m in height. The recirculated water pours out onto its inner and outer surfaces at a rate of 41,000 cubic meters per minute. The concave side of the fountain is surrounded by a low, multi-tiered dome reminiscent of an ancient Roman theatre. Falling water creates a significantly cooler temperature in the enclosure. On the convex side, the water channels flow into a shallow pool set into a semicircular paved apron. About more than 4000 cubic meters of water covers the inside and more than 3000 cubic meters of water covers the outside of the waterfall. This creates a visually impressive urban waterfall that can be seen from various buildings around the district.

In addition to the waterfall, Gerald D. Hines Park is also covered with a wide sunken lawn and 186 oak trees creating a green space in the heart of Houston.

The park and fountain were later acquired by the local government in 2008 for long-term preservation and a year later named after Gerald D. Hines in his honor. The fountain is now open from 10am to 9pm.

Phone : +1 713-850-8841

Operating hours : 08:00 - 21:00 on weekdays