Park Statistics
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Annual Visitation: Almost 60% of park visitors are over 45 years of age; 85% of visitor groups have at least one member from out of town; 8% are international visitors; 44% are from Texas.
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Operating Budget: $3.2 million federal appropriation. Approximately $1 million in fiscal year 2007 for special projects from the National Park Service, Los Compadres (the park friends group), and Western National Parks Association (the cooperating association)
Staffing: Approximately 45 employees; Volunteers 120; Cooperating Association 3.
Land Acquisition: Total acreage – 819, approximately 623 in public ownership.
Current Projects: Returning water to the San Juan Acequia Implementation of the Mission Trails Project Restoration of the Ethel Harris Education Discovery Center Design and Installation of the Mission San Juan Museum
Major Future Projects: Spanish Colonial Demonstration Farm at Mission San Juan Development of Ranch de las Cabras near Floresville |
Did You Know?
The church at Mission Concepción celebrated the 250th anniversary of its dedication in 2005? This is the only mission church in San Antonio, Texas, that never lost its roof or walls to age or neglect. As a result, remnants of colorful frescos still remain.