Downtown's premier green space, Discovery Green encompasses 12 acres and is surrounded by the George R. Brown Convention Center, hotels and downtown sports arenas. The park was developed by the Houston Downtown Park Conservancy, a group of leading local foundations, philanthropists and civic officials. "Downtown's new backyard", this dynamic park includes 2 restaurants, kids play area, man-made lake, 2 dog runs, multiuse amphitheater, event lawn and more.