You Can Visit Any Of The 89 Texas State Parks Free Of Charge This Sunday

The perfect Sunday afternoon activity.

Texas State Parks Day is November 5, and the state is celebrating by giving visitors free day passes at any of its state parks.

This is also a special year for Texas State Parks since the division is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Texas has 90 state parks and natural areas since adding its newest state park this year, Palo Pinto Mountains.

“Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to continue to connect everyone to our beautiful parklands and we hope that Texas State Parks Day will give someone new the opportunity to discover what makes our state parks special,” Director Rodney Franklin stated in a news release. “This centennial has highlighted the work that past and current staff have accomplished in the last 100 years to make parks welcoming places for all visitors. We hope that folks take advantage of the opportunity to see these unique pieces of Texas this weekend and for the next 100 years.”

Many parks have special events on the schedule for November 5, like birding, nature walks, or fishing with a ranger. Reservations are recommended and can be made online. Parks will operate within normal hours and may have to limit admissions based on capacity. Fees for overnight stays still apply on Texas State Parks Day.

With Veteran's Day on the way, park staff are reminding visitors they now offer free admission to veterans year-round. Active duty service members and some seniors can also get free admission by applying for the state's new Parkland Passports. Just bring an ID and evidence of your service to any state park. For more information, visit the Texas Parklands Passport page.

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