Discovery Green
4.7 (22,640)park
4.7 (22,640)A 12-acre downtown park featuring a kayaking lake, restaurants, and rotating art installations amid the city's hustle.
Description
Set against surrounding downtown towers, this urban green space pairs open lawns with an one-acre lake for kayaking and paddle boats. Visitors encounter rotating art installations alongside two restaurants, water play areas, dog runs, and a playground. The multi-use amphitheater and event lawn host public gatherings, including movie screenings on the lawn and seasonal showcases.
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