Meridian State Park
Meridian State Park grotto
Meridian State Park is located in Texas
Meridian State Park
Meridian State Park is located in the United States
Meridian State Park
LocationBosque County, Texas
Nearest townMeridian, Texas
Coordinates31°53′27″N 97°41′51″W / 31.890791°N 97.697566°W / 31.890791; -97.697566[1]
Area505.4 acres (204.5 ha)
Elevation1,040 feet (320 m)
Opened1935
Owned byTexas Parks & Wildlife Department
Visitors37,626 (in 2022)[2]
Websitetpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/meridian

Meridian State Park is a state park in Bosque County, Texas, United States. The park is 505 acres (204 ha).[3]

History

The park opened in 1935, two years after the state acquired the land from private owners.[4] The park's facilities were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[5]

Recreation

The park has over 5 miles of hiking trails, as well as opportunities for swimming, fishing, and paddling in Lake Meridian. There are various types of campsites, as well as screened shelters and three cabins.[6]

Nature

The park has a wide variety of wildlife. Among its bird species is the endangered golden-cheeked warbler, which nests in Ashe juniper trees during the summer. Fish species in the lake include bream, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  2. ↑ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Meridian State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Meridian State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department".
  5. ↑ "Meridian State Park, Texas".
  6. ↑ "Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Meridian State Park Nature — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
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