Estero Llano Grande State Park marks 20 years serving the Rio Grande Valley
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Estero Llano Grande State Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having opened in 2006. Located in the Rio Grande Valley, the park spans 230 acres and attracts around 30,000 visitors annually, including 2,000 students on field trips. Weslaco resident Amparo Garza, a frequent visitor, notes significant improvements over the years, such as enhanced walking trails and more shaded areas. Superintendent Javier De Leon, who volunteered before the park opened, highlights its transformation from farmland to a vital habitat for 340 bird species. A series of activities will commemorate the anniversary, with an official ceremony scheduled for November.
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