Parking near Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston
1112 Clay Garage offers covered, staffed parking at 1112 Clay Street in Downtown Houston, about a 12-minute walk east of Sam Houston Park and The Heritage Society. Parking starts at $6 for the first hour and costs no more than $10 for the full day. We're open 24/7, all year round.
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Is there Parking at Sam Houston Park?
Not much. Sam Houston Park has no public garage of its own. Most visitors end up circling the metered blocks on Bagby and Lamar, watching a meter run.
Sam Houston Park parking on the street works for a quick stop. For a two-hour docent tour or a long afternoon by Buffalo Bayou, a covered garage with no meter to feed takes the worry off your plate. That's the gap we fill.
What Does Parking Near Sam Houston Park Cost?
Our rates are posted and flat. You pay $6 for the first hour, and the rate caps at $10 for a full day, whether your car sits for 3 hours or 12. The Heritage Society says a tour of the historic buildings runs about two hours, so most park visitors land on the $10 daily max.
Rates as posted on our parking rates page in October 2026. Call (713) 654-4197 for same-day pricing.
Planning a short visit? Our daily and hourly parking questions cover the details on short stays.
How far is the Garage from Sam Houston Park?
It's about half a mile away, or roughly a 12-minute walk. Head west on Clay Street to Bagby Street. The park is just across Bagby, where you'll also find The Heritage Society's museum gallery at 1100 Bagby Street. Houston City Hall and the Houston Public Library are a short walk north.
Walking Route from 1112 Clay Garage
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Leave the garage on the Clay Street side.
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Walk west on Clay Street toward Bagby Street.
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Cross Bagby. The park grounds and historic homes start here.
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For tours, check in at The Heritage Society museum gallery, 1100 Bagby Street.
Sam Houston Park was Houston's first city park, established in 1900 on land purchased under former Mayor Sam Brashear. Its 20 acres are home to 10 historic structures maintained by The Heritage Society, which has been based at the park since 1954.
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Highlights include the Kellum-Noble House, built in 1847 and Houston's oldest brick home, and The Old Place, an 1823 log cabin believed to be the oldest surviving building in Harris County. You'll also find St. John Church (1891), the Nichols-Rice-Cherry House, Pillot House, Yates House and Staiti House.
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The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. The museum gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the historic homes can only be visited through docent-guided tours.
Who Parks With Us for Sam Houston Park?
Heritage Tours and School Field Trips
Families, tour groups and teachers booking a Heritage Society tour. A tour of the historic homes runs about two hours, and a flat $10 day means nobody's watching the clock.
City Hall and Library Visits
If you have business at Houston City Hall or the Houston Public Library and want a Sam Houston parking garage option without a meter, the first hour here is $6.
Park-Once Days Downtown
Spend the morning at the park, walk the Buffalo Bayou trails, grab lunch downtown, then catch a Rockets game at Toyota Center, 3 minutes from our door. On Toyota Center event nights our flat $30 event rate applies, so check the booking widget before you arrive.
Downtown Workers
Work near City Hall or the west side of the CBD? Our unreserved monthly spot is $95 a month, down from $130, with 24/7 keycard access and no long-term contract. See monthly parking in Downtown Houston.
Why a Garage Beats an Open Lot Near the Park
Houston sun and summer storms are hard on a car left in an open lot all afternoon. Vehicle break-ins are a real concern downtown, too. Our garage is enclosed, covered and well-lit, with friendly, trained staff on site during business hours. The price you see on our sign is the price you pay, even on game night.
Reserve your spot near Sam Houston Park
Planning a tour or a full day downtown? Book parking near Sam Houston Park on SpotHero, ParkWhiz or ParkMobile, or call us at (713) 654-4197. You'll get a covered Sam Houston parking garage alternative with posted rates, a real person on site and a 12-minute walk to the park. Staying downtown for a concert, a convention or the Thanksgiving Parade? See event parking in Downtown Houston.
We answer the phone. Open 24/7 at 1112 Clay Street, Houston, TX 77002, with entrances on Clay and Bell Streets.
Parking near Sam Houston Park: Common Questions
Does Sam Houston Park have its own parking lot?
No. Sam Houston Park has no public parking garage of its own, and nearby street spots on Bagby and Lamar are metered with time limits. For a covered spot, 1112 Clay Garage is about a 12-minute walk east on Clay Street.
Is street parking near Sam Houston Park a good option?
For a quick stop, yes. Meters on Bagby and Lamar charge by the hour and come with time limits, a tight fit for a two-hour docent tour. Sam Houston Park parking at 1112 Clay Garage costs $10 for a full day, with no meter to feed.
How much does parking near Sam Houston Park cost at 1112 Clay Garage?
$6 for the first hour and $10 for a full day. Event parking and overnight parking after 9 p.m. are a flat $30. Unreserved monthly parking is $95 a month, down from $130. Call (713) 654-4197 to confirm same-day pricing.
How far is 1112 Clay Garage from Sam Houston Park?
About half a mile, or roughly a 12-minute walk. Walk west on Clay Street to Bagby Street, and the park starts across Bagby. The Heritage Society museum gallery is at 1100 Bagby Street, with Houston City Hall and the Houston Public Library a short walk north.
Can I reserve parking before my Heritage Society tour?
Yes. Book a daily pass on SpotHero, ParkWhiz or ParkMobile, starting at $6, and scan the barcode on your phone to enter. Or call us at (713) 654-4197. Pre-booking helps most on Toyota Center event days, when downtown garages fill faster.
Will my SUV or truck fit in the garage?
Most will. Our max vehicle clearance is 6 feet 10 inches, which fits standard sedans, SUVs and light trucks. Lifted trucks, tall vans and vehicles with roof boxes need to check their height before entering. Call (713) 654-4197 if you're unsure and our staff will help.
Is the garage open early and late?
Yes. 1112 Clay Garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Friendly, trained staff are on site during business hours, and the levels stay well-lit around the clock. If you stay past 9 p.m., the $30 overnight rate applies.