Cedar Hill State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Cedar Hill State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife This state park is a convenient escape into the Great Outdoors right in middle of the Metroplex.
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Unfortunately, the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society's potluck at Penn Farm tomorrow has been cancelled due to extreme heat. ...
09/11/2026

Unfortunately, the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society's potluck at Penn Farm tomorrow has been cancelled due to extreme heat. We hope that you can join us when they return in October!

-Ranger Will

Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.After night falls, a wh...
09/09/2026

Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.

After night falls, a whole new world emerges at Cedar Hill State Park, full of wonders and mysteries.

Though often ignored in favor to their butterfly cousins, moths are far more numerous and diverse than their day-flying kin, pollinating countless flowers and supporting our local ecosystems in ways we are just barely starting to understand. Come gather around our mothing stations to meet and learn about some of Cedar Hill's most mysterious residents!

When: Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 9:00pm-11:00pm

Where: Penn Farm Parking Lot

Bring: Water and a snack if you need one.

Cost: Free with $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a Texas State Parks Pass. Children 12 and under can enter the park for free.

Programs are subject to location changes, postponement, or cancellation due to weather. Check our Instagram or Facebook stories for the most up-to-date information on program details.

Learn tips and tricks for saving water in the garden!Summers in North Texas can be brutal, and keeping your garden plant...
09/03/2026

Learn tips and tricks for saving water in the garden!

Summers in North Texas can be brutal, and keeping your garden plants happy through drought can be a chore. Thankfully, there are many easy and budget-friendly ways to keep your flowers and veggies thriving through the heat. Join a ranger around the campfire to learn how we can protect our plants, and our wallets, through the heat!

Free Marshmallows for roasting and S'mores will be provided!

When: Friday, September 4th from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Campfire Area at Penn Farm
Bring: Water, and a snack if you need one.
Wear: Good shoes for walking and dress for the weather!
Cost: Free with a $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a Texas State Park Pass. Children 12 and under are free to enter the park.

I see double-digit temperatures in our future! Come join us for these fun programs at Cedar Hill State Park!
08/29/2026

I see double-digit temperatures in our future! Come join us for these fun programs at Cedar Hill State Park!

Come out and try your hand at archery at Cedar Hill State Park!Join us to learn the 11 steps to Archery Success! During ...
08/28/2026

Come out and try your hand at archery at Cedar Hill State Park!

Join us to learn the 11 steps to Archery Success! During this instructor-led program, archery coaches will walk you through the basics of how to use a Mathews Genesis bow and Easton arrows. All bows, arrows, and instruction will be provided by Cedar Hill State Park.

No registration is required- feel free to come and go!

Individuals must be at least 12 years old and have the ability to draw back 10 pounds of weight.

When: Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am-12:00pm

Where: Penn Farm

Bring: Water and a snack if you need one and dress for the weather!

Cost: Free with $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a Texas State Parks Pass. Children 12 and under are free to enter the park.

Programs are subject to location changes, postponement, or cancellation due to weather. Check our Facebook stories for the most up-to-date information on program details.

Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the August Corn Moon!During this ranger-led hike, we will be exploring the nocturnal ...
08/27/2026

Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the August Corn Moon!

During this ranger-led hike, we will be exploring the nocturnal adaptations of different animals and testing out our own senses in the dark. This hike will follow our paved Shoreline Trail and take us approximately 1 mile.

When: Thursday, August 27th from 8:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Shoreline Trailhead at the North Boat Ramp
Bring: Water, and a snack if you need one.
Wear: Good shoes for walking and dress for the weather!
Cost: Free with a $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a Texas State Park Pass. Children 12 and under are free to enter the park.

This afternoon's Penn Farm Tour has been cancelled due to extreme heat- please drink plenty of water and look out for si...
08/22/2026

This afternoon's Penn Farm Tour has been cancelled due to extreme heat- please drink plenty of water and look out for signs of heat-related illness, including nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. If you notice symptoms, retreat to a vehicle or building with Air Conditioning and try to lower your body temperature with ice or cold drinks. Stay safe this weekend!

-Ranger Will

Join a Ranger as we explore the sounds that emerge in nature throughout the summer season!Have you been wondering what t...
08/13/2026

Join a Ranger as we explore the sounds that emerge in nature throughout the summer season!

Have you been wondering what those sounds outside your window are during these hot summer months? The wildlife has fully woken from their winter slumber and they are letting us know through the noises they make! Join us as we investigate the sounds heard throughout North Texas as the heat turns up this summer. During this program, we will investigate the different summer animal sounds and test your knowledge with a game of bingo!

When: Friday, August 14th from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Penn Farm Parking Lot

Bring: Water and a snack if you need one and dress for the weather!

Programs are subject to location changes, postponement, or cancellation due to weather. Check our Instagram or Facebook stories for the most up-to-date information on program details.

Cost: Free with $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a Texas State Parks Pass. Children 12 and under are free to enter the park.

Wanting to get your foot in the door? Looking to be part of an agency so big they make shows on PBS about us? Think you ...
08/13/2026

Wanting to get your foot in the door? Looking to be part of an agency so big they make shows on PBS about us? Think you look great in a uniform? Want a pathway to a career you’ve been dreaming of and have been getting notifications from this page watching for opportunities?
They’re here!!!! We have 2 roles open at Cedar Hill State Park.
-Park Operations Trainee
-Maintenance Specialist II
Use the link in our bio and stories to apply and message us if you have any questions ☘️

Chuck E. Cheese loves Texas State Parks 💚We are at a Back 2 School Event with Epic Medical Research in DeSoto, TX until ...
08/08/2026

Chuck E. Cheese loves Texas State Parks 💚
We are at a Back 2 School Event with Epic Medical Research in DeSoto, TX until 12pm.

Address

1570 FM-1382 W
Cedar Hill, TX
75104

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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+19722913900

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