Enjoy picnic-style fare at Pinewood Cafe and take out a pedal boat to explore romantic McGovern Lake at Sunset
For the first time ever, Hermann Park is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner—complete with pedal boat rides. On this special evening, guests can take in the sunset on the patio overlooking McGovern Lake and enjoy a casual three-course meal of picnic-fare, catered by Pinewood Cafe. After the al fresco dinner, lovebirds can continue the celebration with a fun (and romantic) 30-minute twilight cruise around the lake on Hermann Park’s beloved pedal boats (included in the price). The evening also features chocolates and a flower for each couple to take home. Guests are invited to BYOB, but no glass, please. Space is limited; advance ticket purchase is required. Dinner seating at 6 p.m, and is Located at Pinewood Cafe at Lake Plaza in Hermann Park. Address: 6104 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030. Free parking is available in the main parking lot outside the Houston Zoo and Lake Plaza.
Tickets are $40 per couple and include dinner, 30-minute pedal boat rental, chocolates, and a flower. For questions, call 713-526-2183. Tickets: https://hermannpark.ejoinme.org/valentinesday
HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY:
Founded in 1992, Hermann Park Conservancy is a nonprofit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park, one of Houston’s largest and most loved urban parks. Through a public-private partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Conservancy has secured $100 million toward a $122 million goal for the Centennial Campaign for Hermann Park, which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2014. Beyond raising millions of dollars toward capital improvements in the Park, the Conservancy oversees programs focused on visitor services, conservation and stewardship, and tree care. For more information on the Conservancy, visit www.hermannpark.org.