Meridian State Park Explained

Meridian State Park
Map:	Texas#USA
Relief:	yes
Location:	Bosque County, Texas
Nearest Town:	Meridian, Texas
Coordinates:	31.8908°N -97.6976°W
Coords Ref:	^[1]
Area:	505.4acres
Elevation:	1040feet
Opened:	1935
Owner:	Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Visitation Num:	37,626
Visitation Year:	2022
Visitation Ref:	^[2]

Meridian State Park is a state park in Bosque County, Texas, United States. The park is 505acres.^[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

• List of Texas state parks

External links

• • • Civilian Conservation Corps work on Texas State Parks
• Meridian State Park at The Look of Nature: Designing Texas State Parks During the Great Depression

Notes and References

1. Web site: Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department . 2022-03-28 . tpwd.texas.gov . en.
2. Web site: Christopher Adams . What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here’s the top 10 countdown . KXAN.com . November 21, 2023.
3. Web site: Meridian State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department . 2022-03-28 . tpwd.texas.gov . en.
4. Web site: Meridian State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
5. Web site: Meridian State Park, Texas.
6. Web site: Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department . 2022-03-28 . tpwd.texas.gov . en.
7. Web site: Meridian State Park Nature — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department . 2022-03-28 . tpwd.texas.gov . en.