Media Advisory: Inks Lake State Park Celebrates 75th Birthday Celebration Oct. 18

Media Advisory: Inks Lake State Park Celebrates 75th Birthday Celebration Oct. 18

Oct. 14, 2025

Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030

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BURNET- Media is invited to help Inks Lake State Park celebrate its 75th birthday with a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities.

This hill country gem an hour northwest of Austin is home to rolling hills, shady forests as well as its namesake, Inks Lake. The park also just opened a brand-new headquarters building, which will give visitors a world-class introduction to the park as soon as they arrive.

The birthday event will include, but are not limited to:

• Archery and Atlatl: Archery instructors will guide this fun activity taking aim at various targets. Adaptive archery equipment is available.
• A local game warden, and the Operation Game Thief trailer, will be on site to answer hunting and fishing questions.
• Historic Campsites: Learn what camping looked like through the decades and the timeless tradition it is.
• Campsite Decorating Contest with prizes.
• Historical programs and artifacts to enjoy
• Selfie Scavenger Hunt
• Blood Drive

Event details are below:

Date: Oct. 18

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Central Park, Inks Lake State Park

Cost: Free with park admission, and park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. On busy weekends, reserve your day use pass early online! Please note: You do not need to register or make a reservation for this event, just be sure you have a day pass purchased for everyone attending.

All events subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.