- Elevation, modelled
- 13 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Oak Hill29 m · 23.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Texas Independence Trail3.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:26local time
- Coordinates
- 29.7356, -95.3651
Emancipation Park is a park in Texas, at a modelled 13 m. Oak Hill stands 29 m to the west-southwest, 24 miles off. The nearest named place is Eldorado Ballroom, a historic site 0.1 miles away. Texas Independence Trail passes 3.7 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Built
- 1918
- Operated by
- Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Emancipation Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | WSW 258° | 29 m | 23.8 mi |
| Blackwell Peninsula | E 94° | 3 m | 20.9 mi |
- 3.7 mi off the Texas Independence Trail
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- Eldorado Ballroom: 0.1 mi
- Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church: 0.1 mi
- Sam (Lightnin') Hopkins: 0.2 mi
- Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church: 0.2 mi
- St. John Missionary Baptist Church: 0.2 mi
Parks
- Spark Park: 0.3 mi
- Baldwin Park: 0.4 mi
- Our Park: 0.4 mi
- Elizabeth Glover Park: 0.6 mi
- Malone Park: 0.7 mi
Artworks
- Ronald E. McNair: 0.5 mi
- Houston Graffiti Park: 0.9 mi
- Gazebo Roof: 1.1 mi
- Heritage Lanterns: 1.1 mi
- Power of Houston: 1.2 mi
Gardens
- Mithoff Family Foundation Chapman and Clea's Garden: 1.2 mi
- Jackie Martin Family Scent Garden: 1.2 mi
- Maconda's Grove: 1.2 mi
- Wortham Foundation Gardens: 1.2 mi
- Allen Family Rose Garden: 1.2 mi
Museums: 54
- The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum: 0.8 mi
- Houston Fire Museum: 1.0 mi
- Holocaust Museum Houston: 1.4 mi
- Children's Museum of Houston: 1.5 mi
- Freedman's Town Visitor Center: 1.5 mi
Attractions: 27
- Eco Station: 1.5 mi
- Flow Works: 1.5 mi
- Weather Station: 1.5 mi
- 'Burp the Bayou' Red Button: 2.0 mi
- TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms: 2.2 mi
Picnic sites: 12
- JP Morgan Chase Bench Area: 1.2 mi
- Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Seating Area: 1.2 mi
- CenterPoint Energy Seating Areas: 1.2 mi
- Sarofim Picnic Lawn: 1.3 mi
- Lake Picnic Area: 1.9 mi
Nature reserves: 12
- Garver Greenspace: 2.9 mi
- Taub Greenspace: 2.9 mi
- Hogg Bird Sanctuary: 3.8 mi
- Brays Greenway Park: 5.0 mi
- Coastal Prairie: 7.5 mi
Springs: 2
- Beauchamp Spring: 3.2 mi
- Riordan's Spring: 3.4 mi
Peaks: 2
- Blackwell Peninsula: 20.9 mi
- Oak Hill: 23.8 mi
Beaches: 1
- Cinco Ranch Beach Club: 23.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:26 | 19:02 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 06:22 | 19:51 | 20:26 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:48 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:13 | 16:51 | 17:27 |
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