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RIDE ALONG
CITY CONTROLLER CHRIS BROWN TAKES US FOR A SPIN
Photography by Anthony Rathbun
As an avid cyclist and life-long Houstonian, Houston City Controller
Chris Brown spends a lot of time riding through our town’s green
spaces. His favorite riding locations and destinations are:
SESQUICENTENNIAL PARK
www.buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/sesquicentennial-park
Sesquicentennial Park is a great spot for cycling because it offers
some of the best views entering Downtown. It has everything
you could want in a riding location – the waterway, green space,
the hike and bike trails, and it is even a boat-launching location.
This location is also one of my favorites because in 2009 my wife
Divya and I coordinated a “SleepOut” in the Park. This outdoor
“sleep over” was designed to raise awareness and funding for
Houston’s homeless. It was a great location to hold this event
and has now become a must on my route!
SABINE STREET PROMENADE
www.buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/sabine-promenade
The Sabine Street Promenade is also one of my favorite cycling
spots in Houston. The more than two miles of hike and bike trails
help connect the Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive bayou trails
– some of the best urban green space that the city has to offer!
ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK TRAIL
www.buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/buffalo-bayou-park/
#eleanor-tinsley-park
The trail along Eleanor Tinsley Park provides that iconic view of
the downtown skyline from the Montrose Bridge that we all know
and love. This is one of the most popular green spaces in the city
– and for good reason! Eleanor Tinsley Park is always buzzing
with the activity of an event or just people out enjoying their city.
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This trail reminds me how lucky we are to call Houston home and
how big of an impact a centralized public green space can have
on the overall livability of the city.
ALLEN PARKWAY – HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL
www.buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/buffalo-bayou-park
The hike and bike trails along Allen Parkway are great because
they serve as main arteries into and out of the city center. This
helps people more easily navigate their city and enjoy Houston’s
Buffalo Bayou Park at the same time!
This route is special because you can stop at the Houston Police
Officer Memorial. This monument to the selflessness and sacri-
fices made by the men and women of our police force is one
of Houston’s best. I encourage every Houstonian to visit this
important memorial at least once!
BRAYS BAYOU
www.hcp1.net/Trails/Brays-Bayou
While I work downtown in City Hall, my wife Divya, daughter
Milana and I currently live in Southwest Houston, giving us easy
access to the Brays Bayou Greenway. My favorite route along
Brays Bayou is to go down to the University of Houston and back
– it’s a bit lengthy but makes for a great workout!
When you ride along the Brays Bayou trail you can also see
the notable improvements being made to the bayou system
in response to the recent flooding in the area. Increasing the
capability of this vital infrastructure is critical to the future of
Houston, and it is truly amazing to see the progress being made
in real time!
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