10-14 | 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.