Meridian State Park
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| Location | Bosque County, Texas |
| Nearest town | Meridian, Texas |
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| Area | 505.4 acres (204.5 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,040 feet (320 m) |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Owned by | Texas Parks & Wildlife Department |
| Visitors | 37,626 (in 2022)[2] |
| Website | tpwd |
Meridian State Park is a state park in Bosque County, Texas, United States. The park is 505 acres (204 ha).[3]
History
[edit | edit source]The park opened in 1935, two years after the state acquired the land from private owners.[4] The park's facilities were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[5]
Recreation
[edit | edit source]The park has over 5 miles of hiking trails, as well as opportunities for swimming, fishing, and paddling in Lake Meridian. There are various types of campsites, as well as screened shelters and three cabins.[6]
Nature
[edit | edit source]The park has a wide variety of wildlife. Among its bird species is the endangered golden-cheeked warbler, which nests in Ashe juniper trees during the summer. Fish species in the lake include bream, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.[7]
See also
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External links
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- Official website
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meridian State Park
- Civilian Conservation Corps work on Texas State Parks
- Meridian State Park at The Look of Nature: Designing Texas State Parks During the Great Depression
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