 Your state parks have about 10 million visitors each year. State Park Police are on hand to both protect park resources and ensure that visitors enjoy parks safely and responsibly. The force began with a dozen volunteers, and today there are about 140 highly-trained police officers. Join us in celebrating their 50 years of service by saying, "Hi, thanks for being here!" next time you see one.
Park Police have had plenty of amusing experiences (“I might have let out a yell while jumping onto the picnic table”), so we've collected some of their best stories in the blog post, Texas State Park Police Celebrate 50 Years of Service. If you’d enjoy being responsible for the safety and protection of our state parks and those who visit them, consider becoming a Texas State Parks Police Cadet.
Got Reservations for Dad’s Day & July 4th?
Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, and taking dad to a state park is an excellent idea – do some grilling, maybe some fishing or paddling. The 4th of July weekend is also quickly approaching, and we recommend you reserve your spot at the park for any holiday weekend as early as possible – you can make day pass reservations up to 30 days in advance. Make reservations now to avoid disappointment later.
 Explore your parks in a new way by joining this year's Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). It was such a kick to play in the past, we just had to do it again! It's free and easy to participate – just pick from activities in regions across Texas, take a selfie doing each one, and post it on your favorite social media outlet with #GOSH2021.
There's a park activity in each region, along with plenty of other activities you'll enjoy. If you complete all 30 activities by Sept. 6, you'll win a 2-year subscription to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine and a winner's certificate. Sign up today and join us on this year's Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt!
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