State Park · Texas, United States
Goose Island State Park
Goose Island State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 321 acres (130 ha), established in 1935.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Aransas, Texas, United States |
| Area | 321 acres (130 ha) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 28.1336° N, 96.9843° 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 Goose Island State Park
Goose Island State Park is a 321.4 acres (130 ha) state park in Aransas County, Texas, United States, located north of the city of Rockport on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It is surrounded by both St. Charles and Aransas Bays. The park is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park is home to "The Big Tree", a southern live oak, thought to be over 1000 years old. It has a circumference of 35 feet (11 m), is 44 feet (13 m) in height and has a crown spread of 90 feet (27 m). The park was established on land acquired from private owners between 1931 and 1935.
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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- San Antonio International Airport (SAT) · San Antonio, United States · 132.1 miles away
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) · Houston, United States · 146.9 miles away
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) · Austin, United States · 148.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Goose Island State Park?
Goose Island State Park is in Texas, United States (28.1336° N, 96.9843° W).
When was Goose Island State Park established?
Goose Island State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Goose Island State Park?
Goose Island State Park covers 321 acres (130 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/Goose_Island_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island — Official park page.