State Park · Texas, United States
Big Spring State Park
Big Spring State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 382 acres (155 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Howard, Texas, United States |
| Area | 382 acres (155 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 32.2322° N, 101.4910° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Big Spring State Park
Big Spring State Park is a state park in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, United States and managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It was opened in 1936 after the 381.99 acres (154.59 ha) upon which it is situated was deeded to the state by the city of Big Spring in 1934 and 1935. It is named for the natural spring once located on the site that was later replaced by an artificial one.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) · Midland, United States · 46.2 miles away
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) · San Angelo, United States · 84.1 miles away
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) · Lubbock, United States · 100.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Spring State Park?
Big Spring State Park is in Texas, United States (32.2322° N, 101.4910° W).
When was Big Spring State Park established?
Big Spring State Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Big Spring State Park?
Big Spring State Park covers 382 acres (155 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Spring_State_Park_(Texas) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/big-spring — Official park page.