Goliad State Park & Historic Site - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Goliad State Park & Historic Site - Texas Parks and Wildlife A wonderful opportunity to experience a blending of natural and cultural resources awaits visitors.
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Teamwork in action! 🤝 Last month our staff participated in a trailer safety training led by our regional maintenance spe...
05/20/2026

Teamwork in action! 🤝 Last month our staff participated in a trailer safety training led by our regional maintenance specialists! Now we are all trained up and ready to safely roll with confidence. 😄

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🪅Last weekend, we celebrated the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla with a variety of programs...
05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🪅

Last weekend, we celebrated the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla with a variety of programs highlighting Mexican and Tejano culture. It was a fun and festive day honoring the blend of traditions and the shared history between Texas and Mexico.

Visitors learned about the history of piñatas—once used as religious symbols representing blind faith, overcoming sin, and being rewarded with gifts from above. We also enjoyed Nachos for “Nacho,” where we explored the origins of the nickname Nacho and talked about this beloved Tex‑Mex classic. To top it all off, guests played Goliad‑themed Lotería, a traditional Mexican game, designed just for the park!

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage that shapes our community. We hope to see you at our next program!

📸 Piñata at Espiritu Santo & nacho photos by Matthew Whatley

May is going to be a fiesta at Goliad State Park! 🪅Join us all month long for special programs celebrating Cinco de Mayo...
04/23/2026

May is going to be a fiesta at Goliad State Park! 🪅

Join us all month long for special programs celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and the beauty of springtime! All programs are included with park entrance - $4/person, kids 12 & under free.

¡Nos vemos en el parque! - see you at the park! 💐🎊⛅

Visit our website for more information on May programs: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad.

ALERT! Paddling Trail Dock CLOSED.Due to river rise after recent rainfall, the Paddling Trail Dock is CLOSED. Access to ...
04/23/2026

ALERT! Paddling Trail Dock CLOSED.

Due to river rise after recent rainfall, the Paddling Trail Dock is CLOSED. Access to the park from the river is not available during this time. It will reopen when the river subsides.

Check our website for updates here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad

04/17/2026

Last night we had a spectacular Illumination! The sky cooperated with us all evening and gave us a nearly perfect progression of the sun across the altar at Mission Espiritu Santo. During the peak of the Illumination, Greg Bentz and company performed Salve Regina in Latin. Part of their performance provided the audio for this time lapse video. ☀️

Things are looking hopeful for the Illumination tonight! At around 7PM skies will be partly sunny with about 44% cloud c...
04/16/2026

Things are looking hopeful for the Illumination tonight! At around 7PM skies will be partly sunny with about 44% cloud coverage. It has been a sunny day here in Goliad and we are hoping that the clouds will work in our favor as we await the Illumination! ☀️

Happy Illumination day! The forecast for this evening shows partly sunny skies. We are hoping things are just bright eno...
04/16/2026

Happy Illumination day! The forecast for this evening shows partly sunny skies. We are hoping things are just bright enough around 7PM, but it may come down to the wire with cloud coverage. If you’re planning to travel for the illumination, be sure to check our page again this afternoon to see if there are any changes to the evening’s forecast. 🌤️

Headquarters, the chapel, and the museum at Mission Espiritu Santo will all be open from 6:00-7:30PM. Can’t wait to see y’all!

It's that time of year again! The annual Illumination occurs on April 16th, when the sun lines up perfectly through a wi...
04/09/2026

It's that time of year again! The annual Illumination occurs on April 16th, when the sun lines up perfectly through a window to illuminate the crucifix above the front altar of Mission Espiritu Santo.

As the sun begins to set, guests will be able to visit the chapel at Mission Espiritu Santo de Zuniga to view the annual phenomenon known as the Illumination. Around 7:00 pm, the sun will shine through the western facing window and light up the crucifix on the front altar.

WEATHER PERMITTING- The illumination only happens during sunny or mostly sunny weather conditions. If heavy cloud cover is present, the Illumination will not be visible. Be sure to check our page on April 16th, as we will be providing weather updates for those travelling to witness the Illumination!

Spring is in full swing at Goliad State Park! Plan your visit today and attend one of our April Programs.🌱
03/27/2026

Spring is in full swing at Goliad State Park! Plan your visit today and attend one of our April Programs.🌱

Address

108 Park Road 6
Goliad, TX
77963

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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+13616453405

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