- Elevation, modelled
- 14 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Oak Hill29 m · 21.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Texas Independence Trail2.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:26local time
- Coordinates
- 29.7167, -95.3941
The Commons is a park in Texas, at a modelled 14 m. Oak Hill stands 29 m to the west, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is George Hermann Statue, a artwork 0.1 miles away. Texas Independence Trail passes 2.5 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
A Revitalized Area of the Park
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of The Commons. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | W 261° | 29 m | 21.8 mi |
| Blackwell Peninsula | E 90° | 3 m | 22.6 mi |
- 2.5 mi off the Texas Independence Trail
Named places within 25 miles
Artworks
- George Hermann Statue: 0.1 mi
- Scattering Surface, 2024: 0.2 mi
- Moonscape Bench: 0.2 mi
- Japanese Lanterns: 0.2 mi
- Paul Bunyan Bouquet no. 2: 0.2 mi
Historic sites
- Hermann Park: 0.1 mi
- James L. Autry House: 0.2 mi
- Stone Lantern: 0.2 mi
- Rice University: 0.2 mi
- San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas: 0.3 mi
Gardens
- Lykes Grove: 0.2 mi
- Japanese Garden: 0.2 mi
- Mary Gibbs And Jesse H. Jones Greenway Bio-Swale: 0.3 mi
- O. Jack Mitchell Garden: 0.3 mi
- Arid Garden: 0.5 mi
Parks
- Lovett Pasture: 0.3 mi
- Rice Founder's Court: 0.3 mi
- Sallyport Field: 0.3 mi
- Lovett Field: 0.3 mi
- Academic Quadrangle: 0.3 mi
Museums: 53
Attractions: 38
- TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms: 0.2 mi
- Frog Wall: 0.3 mi
- Weather Station: 0.6 mi
- Flow Works: 0.7 mi
- Eco Station: 0.7 mi
Picnic sites: 12
- Lake Picnic Area: 0.3 mi
- JP Morgan Chase Bench Area: 3.2 mi
- CenterPoint Energy Seating Areas: 3.2 mi
- Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Seating Area: 3.2 mi
- Sarofim Picnic Lawn: 3.3 mi
Nature reserves: 12
- Hogg Bird Sanctuary: 3.4 mi
- Garver Greenspace: 5.1 mi
- Taub Greenspace: 5.1 mi
- Brays Greenway Park: 6.7 mi
- Wortham Island Reserve: 8.0 mi
Springs: 2
- Riordan's Spring: 4.6 mi
- Beauchamp Spring: 4.6 mi
Peaks: 2
- Oak Hill: 21.8 mi
- Blackwell Peninsula: 22.6 mi
Beaches: 1
- Cinco Ranch Beach Club: 22.1 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 | 19:20 |
| December solstice | 07:13 | 16:51 | 17:27 |
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