Working Life is a monthly column in which Texans talk about their jobs. McDonough, who is 55, is an engine driver and conductor on the Hermann Park Railroad, in Houston. I worked in the Houston ...

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The Hermann Park Railroad has been a favorite with children for over 50 years. The train winds its way around the Park on a scenic tour, delighting riders of all ages. Riders can board at Kinder Station, the main stop for the train, or at one of three substations. The train drops off and picks… The Hermann Park Railroad, Lott Family Carousel, pedal boats, Sunday Press and Koko cafes, McGovern Centennial Gardens, and the play and water gardens in The Commons are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

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The Hermann Park Railroad takes a 14-minute journey around Hermann Park. The train departs from Kinder Station every 20-25 minutes. Additional stop includes the MD Anderson Train Station across from the Houston Museum of Natural Science. You may board the train at any stop and ride to Kinder Station in Lake Plaza, where all riders must exit. The Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop, 6102 Hermann Park Drive, is located in Kinder Station, home to the Hermann Park Railroad.

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The gift shop offers a variety of Park-related souvenirs and sells tickets for train rides and the pedal boats. When can I visit the Park? Hermann Park is open from 6 am to 11 pm daily. McGovern Centennial Gardens hours View our hours page here: Hours & Directions – Hermann Park Conservancy Japanese Garden hours View our hours page here: Hours & Directions – Hermann Park Conservancy Hermann Park Railroad hours View our hours page… Experience festive lights, joyful music, and plenty of holiday spirit as you ride the Holiday Train on the Hermann Park Railroad or take a sparkling spin on the decorated Lott Family Carousel. Dates: Friday, - Sunday, Hours vary by day, with extended evening times on weekends and during holiday… Buy Tickets Train and pedal boat tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Tickets are also sold at the Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop at Kinder Station, 6102 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

Hours for train, boats, and cafe are subject to change based on weather conditions or seasonally. For the most up-to-date… HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY We are a citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park today, and for generations to come.