Goliad State Park & Historic Site - Texas Parks and Wildlife

08/19/2026

Join us this Saturday (8/22) at 9am for Ranching & Roping!🤠
Learn about the origins of Texas cattle ranching and try your hand at roping at the site of the birthplace of Texas ranching.

Next Saturday morning (8/29), join us for an Intro to iNaturalist! 🦋
This app turns your observations into scientific discoveries. Learn about your local plant and animal life while also helping scientists learn about species distribution and more!

Programs are free with park entrance- $4 per person, FREE for kids 12 & under.
For more program info, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad/park_events

07/03/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW!🎆🐮🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, July 4 to discover the role that Goliad played in the American Revolution!
Members of the Laredo chapter of the Granaderos y Damas de Galvez will be presenting "Feeding a Revolution: Goliad's Ties to American Independence" at 10am and 1pm in the mission museum at Goliad State Park. For more info, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad/park_events
We'll see you there!

07/01/2026

Happy July!
Join us July 4 for special presentations about Goliad's role in the American Revolution 🎆🤠

We hope to see you there!
For more program info, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad/park_events

06/25/2026

Join us Saturday, July 4 to discover the role that Goliad played in the American Revolution!
Members of the Laredo chapter of the Granaderos y Damas de Galvez will be presenting "Feeding a Revolution: Goliad's Ties to American Independence" at 10am and 1pm in the mission museum at Goliad State Park. For more info, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad/park_events
We'll see you there!

06/24/2026

New World Screwworm is a devastating pest that can kill infested animals.

It's been detected in Texas. Help stop its spread!

PLEASE REPORT SIGNS OF NEW WORLD SCREWWORM:
- Open sores or wounds with live maggots
- Animals shaking their heads or acting irritated
- Foul, rotted flesh odor

🔗 Get details on now to report at tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm.

El gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo es una plaga devastadora que puede matar a los animales infestados.

Se ha detectado en Texas. ¡Ayude a detener su propagación!

POR FAVOR, REPORTE:
- Llagas o heridas abiertas con gusanos vivas
- Animales que sacuden la cabeza o muestran signos de irritación
- Olor desagradable a carne en descomposición

🔗 Obtenga información sobre cómo reportar casos en tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

06/20/2026

PROGRAM CANCELLATION: The Bird Walk this morning has been cancelled due to weather. We hope to have clearer weather for this afternoon's Mission History Tour at 2pm. Stay safe out there!

06/19/2026

✨Tomorrow's Birding program has changed location!✨
The San Antonio River Trail is still very muddy, so for everyone's safety and comfort, we will now:
MEET on the MISSION PORCH
Same time- 9am-10:30am
Bring your favorite bug spray and/or wear long sleeves and pants
A limited number of binoculars will be available to loan on a first come, first served basis.
We'll see you tomorrow!🐦

06/16/2026

⚠️Partial closure alert:
Due to recent rains, the San Antonio River is rising and will reach flood conditions. Some areas of the park are closed due to muddy conditions and high river level:
-Vaquero Camping Area
-Longhorn Camping Area
-San Antonio River Trail
✅Stay safe: Please observe closures and do not approach flood waters.
👀Did you know you can track the river level? Check out https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/glit2 for current river conditions!

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. 😄

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