State Parks
The State Parks Division is responsible for protecting, interpreting and managing cultural and natural resources of statewide significance and providing outdoor recreation opportunities and opportunities to learn about Texas history and natural science. The division oversees more than 640,000 acres of land owned or leased by the department, including 89 state parks, historic sites and natural areas. The division is aggressively pursuing enhanced marketing and more innovative management of state parks.
The division also provides planning assistance and matching grants to local communities for the acquisition and development of local parks, public boat ramps and other facilities.
Headquarters Location
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
Director
Rodney Franklin
Director of State Parks
(512) 389-4866
Headquarters Staff
- Justin Rhodes
Deputy Director
(512) 389-8440 - Todd McClanahan
Chief of Programs
(512) 389-4923 - Tim Bradle
Business Management &
Customer Service Center (CSC)
(512) 389-8560 - James Harden
Maintenance Management
(512) 389-4301 - Tracy Hogues
Budget Management
(512) 389-8684 - Michael Strutt
Cultural Resources
(512) 389-4736
- Tara Humphreys
Interpretation and Exhibits
(512) 389-4776 - Wes Masur
Law Enforcement
(512) 389-8001 - Greg Creacy
Natural Resources
(512) 389-4897 - Beenish Khan
Technical Resources
(512) 389-4811 - Dana Lagarde
Recreation Grants
(512) 389-8712 - Carolyn Gonzales
Staff Services & Administration
(512) 389-4893
Field Staff
- Region 1
Adam Jarrett
Regional Director
(432) 426-3533 - Region 2
Reagan Faught
Regional Director
(361) 790-0303 - Region 3
Jamie Creacy
Regional Director
(512) 308-1475
- Region 4
Randy Rosales
Regional Director
(281) 456-8266 - Region 5
Shannon Blalock
Regional Director
(254) 867-7959 - Region 6
Chris True
Regional Director
(903) 566-0535