The Easter Bunny is coming to Garner on April 20
We help sustain & improve Garner Park for all generations.
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.
coming events
April 20 - 10:00-2:00 - Bunny Hop
The Easter Bunny will be in the park giving out candy.
Come by the Visitor Center to have your picture made with him.
Late April (TBA)-Highway Cleanup
Meet at Headquarters for Instructions.
June, July, August - 6:00 PM - Summer Hayrides
Register by 2:45 at the Visitor Center. Limited seating.
August 31 - River Cleanup
Meet at the Visitor Center for instructions.
November 30 - Christmas Open House
Start your holiday memories at the Visitor Center with cookies, old fashioned Wassail, and crafts for the kids.
January 18-20, 2020 - Trail Work Weekend
Come help clean up and maintain our excellent trail system. Yearly tradition. Always fun and rewarding.
YEARLY EVENTS
Trail Work Days
Revive our hiking trails every Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Fun for the whole family, and help the park by removing trash and trimming branches. Participants park and camp for free.
Trash Bash Weekend
Clean up the beautiful Frio River every Labor Day weekend on our annual Trash Bash Day. Participants park and camp for free.
Hayrides
Ride the hay, hear great stories and have refreshments on our hayride during spring break and through the summer.
Christmas Open House
Start your holiday memories at the Visitor Center open house each November. We have cookies, old fashioned Wassail, and crafts for the kids.
Easter Bunny Hop
Watch for Easter Bunny hopping through the park, passing out candy to the kids. Later at the Visitor Center, photo opportunities will be available.
Other Events Through the Year
...such as star gazing parties, nature walks, and the polar bear plunge on New Year's Day