Memorial Park is truly an urban oasis for modern Houstonians. At 1,505 acres, Memorial Park is the largest urban park in Texas and Houston’s largest recreational area. It is one of the biggest central parks in the United States, larger by far than Chicago’s Lincoln Park or Central Park in New York City. Numerous drives, bridle paths, nature trails and walks wind through the park as well as the 265-acre Houston Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The park features an 18-hole tournament-quality municipal golf course and clubhouse, a tennis center, swimming pool, baseball diamonds and picnic grounds. The park also offers tournament-standard softball fields, volleyball courts, jogging and exercise trails and biking paths. Memorial Park is located on Memorial Drive, just inside the West Loop.

With its stunning architecture, exceptional stores and distinctive style, The Galleria has established itself as the number one shopping and tourist destination in Houston with more than 18 million visitors each year. Set beneath spectacular glass atriums, The Galleria features 370 fine stores and restaurants, an impressive ice rink and two Westin hotels. This world-class shopping complex showcases the best names in retail including Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Gucci, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, The Sharper Image, Ralph Lauren Collection and St. John. The 700,000 square-foot expansion that opened in March 2003 added 70 more fabulous stores, including Foley's Flagship and Houston's first Nordstrom, bringing The Galleria's total square footage to 1.7 million and making it the fifth largest mall in the nation. For more information, please call 713-622-0663 or
visit www.galleriahouston.com.

Known to those who work and live in Uptown Houston as an urban retreat, The Lake on Post Oak resides within a 28-acre, park-like development at the corner of Post Oak Boulevard and Hidalgo. The three crystal blue ponds are nestled around three office buildings and surrounded by a lush landscape of trees and flowers as well as an assortment of wildlife including ducks and swans. During the work week, people often gather around the lakes to enjoy the fresh air, eat their lunch or feed the ducks. On weekends, families often frequent The Lake on Post Oak to have a special family picnic, play Frisbee with their kids or bring their dogs to run, swim and play.