Nice area for fishing, walking, biking, jogging, kayaking or just chilling

Given the significance of this place, I was expecting a monument or a plaque commemorating the historical landing. Hence I was surprised to see how simple the park is. The only things I saw in the park was an old signboard about a paddling trail, and a stone wall with inscriptions of the words “The Town of Houston” and selected extracts of a document written by A.C. Allen. If I didnt read up about the history in my guide book and checked the location of the park in Google Maps, I would have missed the park completely. It would be nice if the authorities put up an information panel in the park to explain the history, and put up maps and directional arrows outside the park to guide visitors to the park.

I went on a hot day! Its better in Fall or Spring.

The fishing was great and they need more restrooms.

Allen brother decided this is qhere Houston shall be. Nice place to hang.

Great place to relax downtown

Very historic! You really won’t know where you are at unless someone told you. I think doing a tour of the area would be really cool!

This is where it all started, they were having a boating event. it is a historical mark with wonderful life filled people always trying to better the area.

This place is a good place in town. Right on the buoy.

Buffalo Boat Rides? Yeah! Historical landmarks? Heck yeah! Loved the boat tour. I was scared of the water though. You can see the lights and animals as well.

Very pretty at night

My secret happy place. Not easy to get to but if you figure it out, it pretty great

I recently discovered this place in Houston. Was shooting video and I was able to get some good shots here. Good place to take photos and maybe even have a little picnic here to.

Peaceful place to have picnic

Great spot to relax

Simple park and very dirty water. When I visit it looked like its been abandoned or like its not used by the city or something. Wasnt impressed at all.

Very peaceful and good availability of outlets to charge

Always a place to enjoy, relax, and exercise. b

Its literally underneath University of Houston Downtown, and along side the other great places Houston has to offer. It is also a historical Houston figure making it very amusing to see how Houston did its business and how Houston lived in the 1800s. It is a long walk but if you are planning on going on an never ending walk then by all means. Just be prepared to stop for incoming skaters, bikers, and joggers and of course hills because if you arent careful enough you will probably lose or hurt yourself but worth going to!

Interesting historical spot, but area totally dead, no people, on a Saturday. There is nothing else there, at such an important part of Houston history.

Great place to take the kids.

If only the water was a bit cleaner.

Very peaceful and quiet lol

Beautiful and peaceful, a favorite spot on town

Ugly smelly water. Bums everywhere

Allens Landing is one of my favorite parks on Buffalo Bayou in Houston. It was closed down for renovation few years ago. No one could say when to open.I was so glad to attend the annual Dragon Boat Festival on a beautiful day in May. The location is perfect for such outdoor activity.

The entire Houston riverfront is a dump

Quiet place to enjoy some Houston history. Nice views of the bayou and historical buildings.

Allen’s landing is Will be getting to Houston’s Riverwalk and trail system. From Allen’s Landing you can walk or bike from downtown to Shepherd Avenue without being inconvenienced to by any cars.

Nat bad it cod be way bator.it saks

Love coming down to the water here. Tons of texas history and great views of downtown. If you want to check it out at night just be sure to bring a friend lots of people wandering through all the time.

Amazing view. Especially with tailwings the pariot.

Very calming and educational.

Very nice and peaceful water view with several restaurant and coffee shops on walking distance .

This is the historic point where the Allen Bros first set foot in the place that would become htown.

Everyone should know and visit Allens Landing. Its the birthplace place of Houston and my favorite spot in town. Its worth making a stop but Id read up on the history beforehand or it will be absolutley meaningless. The newly restored Sunset Coffee Building and Willow Street Pump Station (former crematorium) are there as well. The University of Houston owns and rents out the station for events. Theres a small room to the left when you enter with a few photos and historical write ups. I stopped to take a look around but was kicked out by the assistant to the head of the university. Apparently its not open to the public and only for rent. Nonetheless, my son and I walk around this area from time to time so its a cool and FREE activity for kids.

Historic overlook, great place to park.

We come here to eat tacos late night and take a walk. They have bike rentals as well in this area by the parking.

Houstons Birthplace and one of the best spot in town along with water ... loved it ...

Not especially scenic but historic and interesting.

Very calming and relaxing, when you want to take a stroll downtown Houston.

Wouldnt recommend it. Water is not clear. You can walk along the water though

Great park, with a bike trail that connects to buffalo bayou park trail. historic place.

This is where Houston was founded in 1836 by John Kirby Allen and his brother Augustas. Stop by and check out Houstons most original historic location

Nice spot to take in a part of the city.

Awesome festival free

Took students on a field trip; they lived it!

Scenery

Big fish live here.

Bayou is dirty and homeless are everywhere

It is cool

This is a historic site, the original port of Houston.

Nice parking

The birth place of houston

Houston!

Chill place to hang or exercise.

Historical

Beautiful and quiet.

There really isnt much to see here.

Good

Its a park that hosts events

History