State Park · Texas, United States
Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 2,013 acres (815 ha), established in 1975.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Galveston, Texas, United States |
| Area | 2,013 acres (815 ha) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 29.2011° N, 94.9603° 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 Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park is a 2,013.1 acres (815 ha) state park located on western Galveston Island in Galveston County, on the western Gulf Coast in Texas, United States. The park opened in 1975 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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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- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) · Houston, United States · 36.1 miles away
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) · Houston, United States · 58.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Galveston Island State Park?
Galveston Island State Park is in Texas, United States (29.2011° N, 94.9603° W).
When was Galveston Island State Park established?
Galveston Island State Park was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Galveston Island State Park?
Galveston Island State Park covers 2,013 acres (815 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/Galveston_Island_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island — Official park page.