Fort Parker State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

05/20/2026

Spotted this beauty on the dam today. Adult North American Great Blue Herons are easy to recognize by their blue‑grey plumage and the bold black “mask” across their face. They earn the name “Great” for a reason—they’re the largest herons native to North America, standing up to 4.5 feet tall with a wingspan that can reach 6 feet.

05/20/2026

One hardworking mama “walking it off” after laying eggs! 🐢

Keep an eye out for our “Turtle Talk” program. Coming in June!

05/13/2026

Our brand new firewood 🪵 machine is ready to go! Your purchase supports the Friends of Fort Parker State Park and park special events.

05/08/2026

Tomorrow!

Your first stop: register in-person at the event for archery 🏹or boating 🛶

05/06/2026

Setting up camp? 🏕️ This lil’ guy can help you out. The drab tent-maker moth exhibits some impressive shelter-making skills while in the larval 🐛 stage.

05/05/2026

Calling all nature lovers! ❤🌿 Share your finds for the City Nature Challenge.

05/03/2026

Coming soon!!!!

05/02/2026

It’s flowing 💦

04/23/2026

Join us this Saturday to create pioneer-era cloth dye!

04/21/2026

04/17/2026

Try your hand at a prehistoric bow' n' arrow tomorrow at 10am! 🏹