Garner State Park to temporarily close southern section for construction [Video]

UVALDE COUNTY, Texas – Garner State Park will undergo some big changes starting in December.

The southern section of the park will close on Dec. 1 to allow the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to finish road construction and facility repairs.

Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2025, but the park will have a limited reopening in March.

“Once construction is complete, we hope folks will be able to have a better experience when visiting Garner,” said Jaime Creacy, regional director for Texas State Parks, in a press release. “For example, one of the repairs we will be focusing on is the scenic overlook on Park Road 29 along the Madrone Trail which has been closed for three years. We are excited that visitors will be able to experience and use it again.”

The following areas will be a part of the closure:

Additionally, all trails …