Fort Parker State Park is a Texas state park near Mexia and close to the Limestone County seat in Groesbeck. Established in 1935 when three local landowners donated the land to the city of Mexia, the park features a 423-foot dam across the Navasota River that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps Company, who also made the park’s roads, recreational facilities, and current concession building. Fort Parker State Park boasts three popular hiking and biking trails – the 1.5-mile Springfield trail, the 5-mile Navasota River Trail, and the 2.5-mile Baines Creek Trail. The Bur Oak Trail is a 5-mile loop nature trail with an interpretive guide pamphlet available, and the Fort Parker Nature Center is open every weekend and displays information about the wildlife in the park.
Fort Parker State Park, 194 Park Rd, Mexia, TX, Phone: 254-562-5751