Thursday, May 16, 2024
Mother Neff State Park Association was recently recognized by the Texas State Parks Board for their dedication and outstanding work in support of Mother Neff State over the past 30 years.
Former association president, Charlotte Weiss, stated, “Mother Neff State Park Association was honored to be selected as the 2023 Friends Group in Region V by Texans for State Parks at the Spring meeting in Tyler.”
Last year, Mother Neff State Park celebrated 100 years of being in the Texas State Park system and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Texas State Historical Commission.
Weiss said the Mother Neff Park Association was created in October of 1993 following the 100 Year Flood that devastated the park in 1991. Weiss said that the association was founded by a local resident near the park, Dr. Andy Andreason. “He had a vision for local volunteers to help our beloved park with fundraising, interpretive programs, sharing history, and visiting local schools,” Weiss said.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, many state parks have organized groups that actively support their park. These nonprofit organizations, sometimes called “friends groups,” help with daily programs, special events, fundraising, and public education. The partnerships let the public use the skills, contacts, and resources of private citizens and businesses to make state parks better and to provide services that might not be available otherwise.
“Many miles and many hours by current and past association members have made this group a dedicated extension of Mother Neff State Park. We are thrilled to continue this vision as members of the association,” Weiss said.
Friends groups continue to organize around the state to support our Texas State Parks. Mother Neff State Park, located at 1921 State Park Road 14 in southeastern Coryell County, can be reached by calling 254-853-2389.
