10th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride

The 10th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride

Get a bike’s-eye view of the Bayou City with the Park to Port bike ride on Saturday, October 26th! Park to Port is open to riders of all skill levels and is not a race. Whether you are an experienced rider or are riding just for fun, you can go at your own pace on this scenic city journey.

The 20-mile round-trip bike ride takes cyclists from Hermann Park’s Bayou Parkland along the Bayou Greenway trail all the way to the Port of Houston. Enjoy a turn-around party at Mason Park, but be sure to save some energy for a well-deserved post-ride party under the Bill Coats Bridge!

The rolling start will begin at 8:00 am in Bayou Parkland at 6530 Almeda Road, near the Bill Coats Bridge (see map here) and ends at 9:30 am. This is the last time you can depart. When you get to Mason Park, a fun-filled turnaround party will be waiting for you presented by Port Houston. The festivities will continue when you return to Hermann Park with a post-ride party featuring music, food, drinks, and activities with local organizations. The post-ride party wraps up at 11:30 am.

Your participation in Park to Port supports Hermann Park Conservancy and its stewardship efforts for one of Houston’s most beloved parks while promoting the ever-growing Bayou Greenway trail system. 

T-Shirt Pick-up Dates

McGovern Centennial Gardens 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston Texas 77004

Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 4:00 - 7:00 pm 

You can also pick up your t-shirt on the day of the event at the post-ride party.

Route Map and Instructions 

Please click the link to see the event route - Park to Port Route

The return route will follow the same route back until you reach the Bill Coats Bridge here in Hermann Park. You will cross the bridge and continue down to the Finish Line and the post-ride party!

Route Information

Pre-Ride Maintenance Suggestions

We do our best to support a safe riding experience by offering bike maintenance services at the start/finish lines, the turnaround party, and throughout the race in the form of roving bike mechanics, but our efforts can only go so far! Please support your own positive experience by checking over your bike prior to the event and by BRINGING AN EXTRA TUBE THAT FITS YOUR TIRE. If you have a flat, our team may be able to assist but cannot provide an extra tube.

We ask all riders to wear a helmet during this ride.

To increase sustainability at this event, Frost Bank is generously supporting water stations for your reusable bottles. Please bring your own bottle.

Parking Information and Locations

Parking for the event is available in all Hermann Park lots except for Lot P and Lot R . Parking Lot P, on Almeda, and Lot R, near the McWilliams Dog Park on S. MacGregor will be blocked for the event.

https://www.hermannpark.org/media/uploads/hpc_commons_digital_map__(1).pdf

Free parking is also available in the TMC parking lot located at 2450 Holcombe Boulevard, TMC entrance #81. Parking validations will be provided at the gate.