Monahans Sandhills State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

04/18/2026

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04/12/2026

Kite Fest 2026 exceeded all expectations! Thanks to our incredible visitors and partners (Alan and Dina Torre, Llano Estacado Master Naturalists, and .birrieria), we had a blast — post your photos and tag us! We'd love to do this again, comment if you agree!

04/01/2026

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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Monahans Sandhills State Park announces new ski lift!!🚨

Construction crews have completed the installation of a ski lift in the park interior. Visitors will no longer have to climb the dunes to slide down on the sand discs! Our first visitors today were surprised by the ski lift, with one visitor asking, “is this some kind of April 1st joke??”

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03/29/2026

JOB ALERT: Monahans Sandhills State Park is hiring an Office Manager (Admin Assistant V)!
Deadline: April 7, 2026
If you’re a pro at organization and leadership, come help us protect this unique piece of West Texas.
 
Apply here: https://t.ly/2p-4h

03/24/2026

Join us for an unforgettable Kite Festival at Monahans Sandhills State Park on Friday, April 10th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Soar high above the rolling West Texas dunes with massive anchored demo kites dancing in the breeze, grab a sand disc for some dune slides, and explore the stunning landscape with your own kite (or pick up one of the limited kites available for sale at the Visitor Center until 4:30 PM). Cool off with drinks and delicious tacos from the El Taco Loco Birrieria Food Truck, and get an up-close look at the sun through our solar telescope. Daily entry fees are waived after 4 PM — just come on in and enjoy!

As the sun sets, stick around for the Night Sky Program beginning at 8:45 PM. Bring your family, your kite, and your sense of adventure for a perfect evening of fun in the dunes!

02/14/2026

“Hey Valentine, what are you dune later? 🏜️❤️
Whether you’re sliding down the peaks or just catching a sunset, there’s no better place to get stuck in the sand with your favorite person. Happy Valentine’s Day from Monahans Sandhills!

01/06/2026