About

The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park has a long and storied history of supporting this beloved state park. Founded in 1980 as The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Historical Park, our organization has always been dedicated to the park's well-being. When the Texas Historical Commission took ownership of the Historical Park along the banks of the Brazos River in the 1980s, our Friends Group continued its steadfast support exclusively for the State Park.

Today, the Friends group is a rejuvenated and inspired collective of individuals who share a common vision: to help Stephen F. Austin State Park achieve its goals and objectives for the community. Our group includes individuals, families, businesses, and park volunteers, all working together with a shared purpose. Our primary mission is to raise funds to support various projects and needs within the park, in alignment with our mission statement.

We are proud of our history and excited about the future as we continue to work towards enhancing and preserving Stephen F. Austin State Park for generations to come.