Chamizal offers a number of activities to participate in while visiting the park. Self-paced activities include viewing the History Museum in the visitor center, and visiting the 3 gallery spaces.
Be sure to check our Calendar of Events to find out what's going on in the Memorial's theater each evening.
Ranger Programs (scheduled)
Chamizal offers several different programs to suit different audiences.
Patio Talks - every Saturday at 2pm outside the visitor center between the flags
Saturday, February 4th: "Smugglers, Speakeasies and Searchlights: Life on Cordova Island during Prohibition"
Saturday, February 11th: "Chami isn't Our Only Squirrel: Life as a Spotted Ground Squirrel at Chamizal"
Junior Ranger Storytime - the 1st Saturday of the month we offer a program including stories and thematic craft activities for pre-school to first grade age children. Reservations preferred but walk-ins welcome. Contact park staff for more information and to reserve your spot: (915) 532-7272 x131
Junior Ranger Crafts - the 3rd Saturday of each month kids ages 5-11 are invited to come have fun. This 45-minute program focuses on underlying themes related to the park such as friendship, diversity, commonalities among different cultures, and creative problem solving.
Ranger Guided Programs (by request)
Did you know that the Cold War played an important role in ending the 100-year border dispute between the U.S. and Mexico that was known as the Chamizal dispute? Or that in 1911 the U.S. and Mexico agreed to arbitration with Canada in attempt to settle the Chamizal dispute but negotiations failed? Attend a ranger guided program to learn more about the complex and engaging Chamizal story.
Chamizal National Memorial offers ranger guided programs that highlight the history of the Chamizal dispute and the sincere diplomacy that ended the 100-year dispute between these two neighbors as well as the culture of the border region. Regularly scheduled programs include Saturday Crafts and Ranger Story Time. Please see the Calendar of Events for more information.
If you are interested in scheduling a ranger program, please call us at 915-532-7273 ex. 131 or send us an email to reserve a walk through the history and culture of the borderland.
Visit Our Galleries
Chamizal National Memorial offers 3 gallery spaces for exhibitions. In the past, we have showcased photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures and installations. Feel free to request either building open to suit your visit.
Los Paisanos Gallery is located in the Administration Building and is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. It may also be opened upon request on weekends when visitor center staff is available.
The Abrazos Gallery and the Borderland Gallery are located in the visitor center and is open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. They may also be opened upon request on Mondays and Tuesdays when Administrative staff is available.
Junior Rangers
Hey kids, check out our Web Ranger program to learn about the Chamizal story and earn an official Chamizal Web Rangers certificate. Test your knowledge of the National Park Service and the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez area and history while you complete our new and exciting Web Rangers program.
When you visit Chamizal National Memorial be sure to ask about our Junior Ranger Activity book that can be completed on site. When you finish the activities, you receive an official Chamizal Junior Ranger patch and badge.
Teachers
Please refer to Plan a Field Trip to see what's available for an on-site visit.
Walking Trail
The Cordova Island Trail is a 1.8-mile walking trail that encircles the 55-acre urban park. Views of the Franklin and Juarez Mountains, the El Paso downtown skyline and an international bridge can be seen from the trail.
