Why visit Galena Park
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Vince's Bridge, Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD, Washburn Tunnel and Clinton Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Galena Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Galena Park
Galena Park is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. The population was 10,740 at the 2020 census. The population is predominantly Hispanic.
From the Wikipedia article Galena Park, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Sidney Sherman Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
Washburn Tunnel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Structure in Houston & Pasadena, Harris County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes22
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
11095 East Freeway
Su-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Blue Bayou Cafe
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.8 mi
12008 East Freeway
Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-01:00; Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-23:00
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.9 mi
12010 East Freeway
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Saltgrass Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
11900 East Freeway, Houston
Taqueria El Charro Mex
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1607 Holland Avenue, Houston
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.7 mi
10501 Market Street Road, Houston
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
10 more on the map.
History
The area was first settled by Ezekiel Thomas in 1824, whom had received a land grant from the Mexican government. After Thomas's death, his family sold the land to Isaac Batterson's family who moved into the area in 1833. The area of Galena Park began as the settlement of Clinton in 1835. The center of what would become Galena Park was a 1,000-acre (400 ha) tract that Batterson purchased from the estate of Ezekiel Thomas. The settlement originally served as a farming and ranching community, but in the 1880s transformed into a railroad center along the new Port of Houston. With the coming of the petrochemical industry in the early 1900s, Clinton again transformed into a refinery center.
Clinton attempted to establish a post office in 1935, but the request was denied, as another Clinton, Texas, had established the name. The settlement's name was changed to Galena Park after the Galena Signal Oil Company of Texas, which built the first refinery there. Galena Park's original name survives today as the name of a major street in the city, Clinton Drive. Because of the 1935 incorporation, Houston did not incorporate Galena Park's territory into its city limits, while Houston annexed surrounding areas that were unincorporated. By the late 1930s Houston was growing as a port, so Galena Park expanded. Since the 1940s, area residents considered the city to be a part of greater Houston.
From the History section of Galena Park, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
11460 East Freeway, Houston
Churches and places of worship34
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare5
East Side Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
10918 East Freeway, Houston
Map of Galena Park
156 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 61°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 7.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 77°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houston-Port (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harris County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Cloverleaf 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Pasadena 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Channelview 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Deer Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Houston 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Pearland 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Bellaire 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Aldine 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Atascocita 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Baytown 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GalenaParkWelcomesignTX, WhisperToMe, Public domain
- Washburn Tunnel Harris Co TX, Accent on Electric, CC BY 2.0
- Vince's Bridge marker, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
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