234 Ranch Road 1050, Concan, TX 78838, US
We help sustain & improve Garner Park for all generations.
Visitor AND NATURE Center
Located on the west side of the park in Shady Meadows camping area
Our Visitor Center is open and installation of new exhibits is nearly completed.
Summer hours are 9-3 Mon-Sat, and 9-1 on Sundays.
Off-season hours are 9-3 Wednesday-Saturday.
News! The Garner Visitor Center is currently getting a makeover! We have started to update the interior of the structure built back in the early seventies. This includes taking down the old paneling and lighting, overhauling air conditioning and some electrical, closing in a window or two making more wall spaces for new exhibits inside. New TWPD exhibits will present the plants and animals of the area, rivers, and geology of this part of the hill country, the skies and heavens around us, the history of the CCC building the park, family traditions, and the dance and music culture that has existed at Garner. The gift selection area will be concentrated on making room for the inviting exhibits. The counter space will be enlarged to accommodate a workspace enabling our park interpreter to engage better with everyone.
Recent pics
1st Hike and Polar Plunge 2024
This is the way to start your New Year's off the right way. The weather was beautiful, and the water felt warm. Join us next year!
Leakey July Jubilee Parade
Park families joined the festivities of the Leakey July Jubilee and participated in the parade. It was a fun time. Join us next year!
Friends of Garner Annual Open House
Open House was a great success this year. Many people come by to paint and enjoy homemade cookies. Mark your calendars for next year. November 29, 2025.
1960's Reunion Weekend
1960's Reunion Weekend
The weekend before Memorial Day was one to dance to many of the old 60's Garner Whip songs. Thank you to the park concessionaire, Brett, for supplying the music!
Hayrides
1960's Reunion Weekend
Hayrides
Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Garner State Park offers more than just breathtaking views and serene landscapes. It presents an opportunity to experience the timeless charm of hayrides that have enchanted visitors for generations.
Summer Hayrides
Join us in 2025 Tuesday and Thursday nights, to ride the Frio Canyon Trail in a hay wagon pulled by a tractor. We will tell you about the history, nature, and culture of Garner State Park.
Volunteers will be needed to coordinate, drive, and narrate these hayrides. Please help the tradition continue and provide memories for those that visit Garner State Park.
Let us hear from you! Contact Dirk Foshee (see link below for more information).
FRIENDS OF GARNER
We are the Friends of Garner.
For those who float the river all day and dance all night...
For those who hike the trails...
For those who appreciate outdoor beauty and wildlife...
For those who return year after year...
We are the Friends of Garner.
For thousands of years, people have enjoyed the protection of the hills, the lushness of the land, the abundance of the animals, and the coolness of the Frio River... the same reasons we love it today.
We are the Friends of Garner.
We formed our non-profit organization solely to conserve and preserve your Garner State Park for generations through donations and activities.
We are the Friends of Garner.
Friends of Garner Notices & Updates
Come check out the updates in the Visitor Center!
Coming events:
FOG Board Meeting 5/14/25, 5pm
Summer Hayrides