This web site was designed for those who went to Garner State Park during the 1960s and 70s, but all Garner Park lovers are welcome!  As you browse through and reminisce about the best times of your life, you will find information about the park including park history, photos from the past and personal stories from other Garner ‘kids’ from that time period.  The music link provides a listing of some of the great tunes from the 60s and 70s.  Jump to the stories link and read stories about dancing the whip, summer romances, and other adventures from visitors.  If you are interested in returning to Garner to visit old friends, check out the reunion link.   Hopefully, you will enrich this site with your personal stories and pictures from the past.  So sit back and browse…thanks for dropping in.  Happy trails! 

BRIEF HISTORY:

The Park was acquired in 1934-36 and was named for John Nance Garner (Cactus Jack) of Uvalde, who served as Vice-president of the United States from 1933-41. For more information about Cactus Jack click on his photo. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) made the park’s original improvements. 

Garner State Park is a 1419.8 acres (10 water acres of the Frio River) recreational facilities located  in northern Uvalde County, 31 miles north of the town of Uvalde,
nine miles south of Leakey, or eight miles north of Concan on the Frio River. From US Highway 83, turn east on FM 1050 to the Park Road 29 new entrance.