Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Protected park · TX, USA
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in TX, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Quick answers
- Is there a nursing room or baby care at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
- Mapped for this park: 1 changing table. Details
- When is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park open?
- Usually Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00. Details
- When is the best time to visit Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
- By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are January, February, and December. Details
- Where do you park?
- The park lists three parking areas with 56 spaces in all; the largest, Palo Alto Battlefield Visitor Center Parking Lot, has 29. Details
When is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park open?
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to contend with the legacy of the war.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions, Visitor center.
Nursing and baby care
Mapped for this park: 1 changing table.
- Palo Alto Visitor Center
When is the best time to visit Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are January, February, and December.
The weather works against it in May, June, July, August, and September.
The warmest month is August, with average highs near 93°F (34°C); the coolest is January, near 71°F (22°C).
September is the wettest month, with about 5.7 in (145 mm) of precipitation in a typical September.
Getting in to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park: fees and parking
The park lists three parking areas with 56 spaces in all; the largest, Palo Alto Battlefield Visitor Center Parking Lot, has 29.
Four accessible spaces are marked across two parking areas.
Official facts
The Forest Service rates the wildfire hazard potential at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park's mapped point moderate (2023 map); that is a measure of the land, not a forecast.
For river levels near Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, the USGS gauge Cameron Co Ditch 2 At Fm 1847 Nr Los Fresnos, TX (08474118) posts live readings, 2.7 km away.
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
What's on at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
The park's own calendar lists seven dated events from November 14, 2026 to May 8, 2027, one different event in all.
Every one-day event falls on a weekend.
Living History Program is held on seven dates.
By kind, the calendar holds seven regular events.
All of the listed start times are in the morning, at 10 am.
Events
- Living History Program
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- 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 benches, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 5 picnic areas, 9 restrooms, 9 visitor information, 2 water fountains.
History
- Opened
- 1978
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened