State Parks Ornament Collection
History
Since 2002, Texas State Parks has produced a limited quantity of ornaments each year to celebrate the Texas State Park System. The ornaments tell the story of Texas' natural, cultural and historical resources. The images featured on each edition include buildings, wildlife, plants, and the many outdoor activities that you can enjoy at the nearly 90 state parks and historic sites across Texas.
Purchase the current ornament online, beginning Nov. 20. Current and available past ornaments will be on sale through the holiday season.
2002-2011 Ornament Collection
The first decade of state park ornaments included a collage of iconic images from across the state, captured in 24k gold plated ornaments.
The first ornament, released in 2002, did not feature a date. Due to popular demand, subsequent ornaments were produced each year and dated.
To celebrate the 10th year of the ornament collection in 2011, TPWD issued a colorized version featuring elements from the previous 10 years. It was the first state park ornament to sell out. Eagle-eyed park enthusiasts will notice some ornaments feature sites that are no longer part of the state park system, such as Sebastopol House and Fulton Mansion.
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Ornament |
Year and Description |
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2002Abilene Water Tower, Battleship Texas Bass, Bluebonnet, Cactus, Deer, Grass, Hummingbird, Texas State Railroad SOLD OUT! |
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2003Fulton Mansion, Longhorn, Maple Leaf, Pine Tree, Quail, Raccoon, Seashell, Seminole Canyon Rock Art SOLD OUT! |
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2004 - Purchase OnlineBig Tree of Goose Island, Canoe, CCC Logo, Dogwood, Free-tailed Bat, Goliad Mission, Lake Brownwood CCC, Stingray, Turkey, Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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2005Admiral Nimitz, Alligator, Bicycle, Bison, Brown Pelican, Independence Hall, Palo Duro Lighthouse, Pine Cone, Sailboat SOLD OUT! |
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2006 - Purchase OnlineBinoculars, Cattails, Egret, Hiker, Horned Toad, Fort McKavett, Paddle, Prairie Dog, Stagecoach, Starr Family Home
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2007 - Purchase OnlineCaracara, Catfish, Hiking Boot, Indian Lodge, Javelina, Kayak, Mission Tejas, Rose |
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2008 - Purchase OnlineBastrop Cabin, Dinosaur Print, Tent and campfire, Sebastopol House, Butterfly, Paddleboat, Dolphin, Yucca, Horse |
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2009 - Purchase OnlineMonument Hill, Dragonfly, Mountain Range, Palmetto CCC Structure, Ringtail cat, Fishing Pole, Big-Horn Sheep, Magnolia, Windmill |
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2010 - Purchase OnlineSan Jacinto Monument, Bobcat, Indian Paintbrush, Balmorhea Pool, Houston Toad, Palm Tree, Jack Rabbit, Rock Climbing, Golf |
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2011 - 10th Anniversary EditionSan Jacinto Monument, Ringtail cat, Maple leafs, Goliad Mission, butterfly, Canoe, Palo Duro Lighthouse, CCC logo, Bluebonnet, Horned Toad SOLD OUT! |
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RV (No date) - Purchase Online
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2012 - 2018 Ornament Collection
In 2012, the state park ornament program began to feature specific parks with a more natural look. Lasers burn photograph-quality images into wood for these ornaments. The back of each ornament has a short message about the featured park.
Each year a trio of parks is featured: one historic site or facility, one park with a unique animal or geographic feature, and one park and its special activity. These ornaments were available in sets of three or individually.
Present Ornament Collection
In 2019, the state park ornament program was, once again, re-invented. The current style features photo-quality artwork in stunning color with rich, laser-etched textures and detail in metal. This version introduces a new level of quality, ensuring that these pieces become part of your holiday tradition for years to come. Each ornament is attached to a card with a short interpretive message.
Each year a different park is featured: spotlighting the different geographic regions or Texas, and featuring the landscapes, buildings, wildlife, plants, and activities you can enjoy across Texas.
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Ornament |
Year |
Description |
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2019
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Sold Out! |
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2020 |
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2021 |
State Longhorn Herd & Lyndon B. Johnson Sold out! |
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2022 |
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Sold out! |
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2023 |
100 Years of Texas State Parks |