Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks ...

In a state full of big spaces, big treasures, and (sometimes) big crowds, it can be refreshing to find a state park that is ...

STRAWN — On the first morning of the year, a line of cars was already wrapping around the entrance of Texas’ soon-to-be newest state park. Hundreds of visitors from Beaumont, Austin, Dallas and San ...

SAN ANTONIO – Want to start the New Year off with a fresh start? Starting on Wednesday night, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting its annual First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

The park's name is a little too on the nose.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will offer free admission to all 89 state parks on Sunday, Nov. 2, for Texas State Parks Day. The annual free admission event began in 2023 when the department ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- On November 2, Texas will offer free admission to all 89 state parks. In honor of Texas State Parks Day, Texans can enjoy day-use activities like hiking, park programs, biking ...

DALLAS — All 85 of Texas's state Parks will be free for visitors on Nov. 2, the agency announced. On Nov. 2 the state will forgo the $8 entry fee charged at the state's parks in honor of Texas State ...

Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $21.2 million in local parks grants, setting a new record for park improvement awards.