Meridian State Park
Meridian State Park is a state park in Bosque County, Texas, United States. The park is 505 acres (204 ha).[2]
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Nearest town | Meridian, Texas |
Coordinates | 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 |
Website | tpwd |
History
The park opened in 1935, two years after the state acquired the land from private owners.[3] The park's facilities were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
See also
References
- "Meridian State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- "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

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- 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
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