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Update on Houston's Sports Facilities, Discovery Green

We've received some additional updates from the Houston CVB regarding the status of locations in Houston after Hurricane Ike:

Reliant Park:

Reliant Park sustained some damage isolated to wind only. Representatives are currently accessing the situation. The campus is currently being used as a temporary staging area for relief responders. The projected date for the campus to be clear is October 8. For more information, visit http://www.reliantpark.com

Photo of Reliant Stadium taken Sept. 15:


Discovery Green:

This 12-acre park in downtown Houston is located across the street from the GRB Houston and Hilton Americas-Houston hotel. The park sustained no damage and is open to the public. For information, visit http://www.discoverygreen.com

Photos of Discovery Green Taken Sept. 15:




Toyota Center:

The home of the NBA Houston Rockets and AHL Houston Aeros sustained no damage and is 100% operational. For more information, visit http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com

Photo of Toyota Center Taken Sept. 15:


Minute Maid Park:

Minute Maid Park, the home of the MLB Houston Astros, was to withstand hurricane-force winds and sustained only minor damage. The facility will open doors for the scheduled homestand from Sept. 23-28, and is fully operational and open for business for all special events currently scheduled. For more information, visit http://houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/ballpark/index.jsp

Photo of Minute Maid Park Taken Sept. 15:



Photos courtesy Houston CVB

Labels: Houston, Hurricane Ike

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