Abilene State Park

About Abilene State Park

Acquired in 1933 by the city of Abilene, the park covers 529.4 hectares, about half of which are in Abilsene. It is located on the so-called Callahan Divide in the northwest of the city near the intersection of Interstate 35 and I-35.

Observations and photos of wildlife include a variety of birds, including birds of prey, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and reptiles. Popular fish include perch, sea bass, catfish and perch, but Abilene is located on the west side of the Callahan Divider, near the intersection of Interstate 35 and I-35.

The original park was built in the early 1930s and has developed campsites, picnic areas and sheltered shelters, as well as a picnic area. Comanche used a grove of native pecans as a campground, along with much of the park's picnic area today. The site is located north of Abilene State Park, south of Interstate 35 and the Callahan Divider. You can visit Comanche on the west side of what is now the park near the intersection of I-35 and Interstate 40.

The swimming pool can be rented and bathing hours are 11 am - 7 pm, but special conditions are possible if you ask the park administration. The swimming pool concessions will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and swimming pools and concessions will be open on weekends from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m.

The swimming pool is free of charge after the entrance fee, the swimming pool and the discounts are open from 11 am to 4 pm. M. weekdays and from 9 am to 7 pm and weekends from 10 am to 6: 30 pm, a total of 12 hours.

The famous Butterfield Stage Route, also called the Southern Overland Mail Route, passed through this early border settlement. Drive 10 miles southwest of Abilene to reach the park, and park employees operate a Texas State Park Store that sells souvenirs and other items from the national park's collection as well as other local items. Other nearby attractions include the Texas Museum of Natural History, the Abelene Museum and Museum, the Lone Star State History and History Museum, and an exhibition on Texas history and culture.

Current conditions and the fire ban may vary from day to day, and please contact the park for more details; current conditions or the fire ban may also vary from day to day due to weather conditions.