OLDEST - Public Park in Texas - Superlatives on Waymarking.com

In 1729, the king of Spain, King Philip V, declared the land around the San Pedro Springs to be "ejido," or public land (1). Today the park comprises 46 acres. The oldest public park in the United States is the Boston Commons, Boston, MA, having been declared public land in 1634 (2). The second oldest park in the United States is San Pedro Springs Park, declared public land in 1729. Since no other public park in Texas can claim heritage before 1729, San Pedro Springs Park is the oldest public park in Texas.

The natural springs flowing in San Pedro Springs park were given the name of San Pedro Springs by Father Espinosa on April 13, 1709 (3). In 1729, the Spanish government declared the land around these San Pedro Springs public land as mentioned above. Ever since, people have been coming to these springs and this park to enjoy the scenic beauty and the clean spring water for both recreation and relaxation.
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Type of documentation of superlative status: Historic marker placed at the source of the San Pedro Springs within San Pedro Springs Park. Location of coordinates: At the site of the source of the San Pedro Springs that mark the center of San Pedro Springs Park. Web Site: [Web Link]

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