Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Protected park · TX, USA
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in TX, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- Living History Program
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Park alert: Road Construction
- There will be road construction at both park units. Temporary traffic controls will be in place, and flaggers will guide visitors. Please follow all posted traffic control devices and directions from construction personnel. Crews may adjust construction schedules to accommodate weather or operational needs.
- Getting there
- The park is located on Brownsville's north side, near the city of Los Fresnos. It is just north of the intersection of FM 1847 (Paredes Line Rd.) and FM 511/FM 550.
- Weather & when to go
- Summers are hot and humid. Tropical weather systems generally affect the area from August to October. Winters are usually mild but cold fronts can drop temperatures by up to 30 degrees in about an hour.
- Visitor center
- Palo Alto Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Palo Alto Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Palo Alto Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Palo Alto Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Palo Alto Visitor Center — Occasional, temporary closures of the Visitor Center are possible, especially during the lunch hour. Please call (956) 541-2785 ext. 333 for current Visitor Center hours.
Facilities on the park map
7 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 5 picnic area, 9 restroom, 9 visitor information, 2 water fountain.