Houston Parks by Radius

National Park Service

Arkansas Post National Memorial
The Arkansas Post was the first trading post in the lower Mississippi River Valley. It served as the first step in a struggle between France, Spain and England over the interior of the North American continent. Over the years it has moved but always served as strategic importance for the French, American, Spanish and Confederate military.

Big Thicket National Preserve
The Preserve consists of nine land units and six water corridors encompassing more than 97,000 acres. Big Thicket was the first Preserve in the National Park System established October 11, 1974, and protects an area of rich biological diversity.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve signifcant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region.

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
The park affords a special opportunity to visit a working cattle ranch, preserved in the late 1960s. On the LBJ Ranch it is possible to experience the serenity and beauty from which the former president drew his strength and comfort. It is here that his final resting place is located.

Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez National Historical Park celebrates the rich cultural history of Natchez, Mississippi and interprets the pivotal role the city played in the settlement of the old southwest, the Cotton Kingdom and the Antebellum South.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore, encompassing 130,454 acres, is the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the US.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the 3,400-acre scene of the clash between nations and informs visitors about its national and international importance. It is the only unit of the National Park Service with a primary focus on the U.S.-Mexican War,

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Four Spanish frontier missions, part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries, are preserved here.

Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park was established by Congress to commemorate one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War, the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg.