The Cistern

The Cistern is a reservoir in , . The Cistern is situated nearby to the recreation area , as well as near the pitch .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark and Fonde.

Pitch
The is a public in , United States. The $2.7 million project opened in June 2008. At over 40,000 square feet, it is one of the largest in Texas.

Sports venue
The Recreation Center, often known simply as or Rec, is a public gym near downtown , . is known for its basketball courts, which have been the proving ground for numerous NCAA and NBA basketball players during the summertime. is situated 520 feet east of The Cistern.

Park
is a section of in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years. is situated 680 feet southwest of The Cistern.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neartown and Fourth Ward.

Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a general name for the lively area that encompasses the neighborhoods just west of Downtown. It is bounded by I-69/US-59 to the south, I-45 to the east, and Allen Parkway to the north. The western boundary is approximately Shepherd Drive.

Suburb
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is one of the historic six wards of , , United States. The is located inside the 610 Loop directly west of and adjacent to .

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is a sprawling port city in Southeastern . An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the and the most diverse large city since 2021.

The Cistern

Latitude
29.76263° or 29° 45′ 46″ north
Longitude
-95.3766° or 95° 22′ 36″ west
Inception
1927
Operator
City of Houston
Open location code
76X6QJ7F+39
Open­Street­Map ID
way 148074567
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­reservoir_covered
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Brown Foundation Lawn and Eleanor Tinsley Park Volleyball Court.

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