Historic Roadside Park

The picnic area on U.S. 60 in Roberts County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department, now the Texas Department of Transportation. Built in 1935, it accommodated motorists attending the state's centennial events in 1936. The park retains its original stone entry walls and picnic features. The Texas Highway Department launched its roadside park program in 1933 to provide safe places for motorists to relax and eat during their travels, often using native stone and plantings to create a natural park atmosphere. Today, hundreds of picnic areas and rest areas dot Texas highways, continuing the state's legacy of safe and convenient roadside parks.

Texas · United States