| Meridian State Park | |
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 Meridian State Park grotto | |
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| Location | Bosque County, Texas |
| Nearest town | Meridian, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31°53′27″N 97°41′51″W / 31.890791°N 97.697566°W[1] |
| Area | 505.4 acres (204.5 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,040 feet (320 m) |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Owned by | Texas Parks & Wildlife Department |
| Visitors | 37,626 (in 2022)[2] |
| Website | tpwd |
Meridian State Park is a state park in Bosque County, Texas, United States. The park is 505 acres (204 ha).[3]
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Meridian State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "Meridian State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department".
- ^ "Meridian State Park, Texas".
- ^ "Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "Meridian State Park Nature — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meridian State Park
- Civilian Conservation Corps work on Texas State Parks
- Meridian State Park at The Look of Nature: Designing Texas State Parks During the Great Depression
Municipalities and communities of Bosque County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |