News Release

Park Increasing Access to Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit

David Vela, NPS Deputy Director of Operations, and Oralia Fernandez, Palo Alto Battlefield Superintendent, reopen the gates to the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit.

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News Release Date: August 20, 2020

Contact: Daniel Ibarra, 9565412785

Palo Alto Battlefield is increasing access to its Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit. Major improvement projects at the site were recently completed and passed their final inspection. The public can now enjoy a brand-new trail and an environmentally friendly, refurbished pavilion.

Beginning August 20, 2020, Resaca de la Palma Battlefield will reopen access, Tue. through Sat., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to the following areas:

• Park roads
• Parking areas
• Trails
• Picnic areas

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed:

• Restroom facilities

A safe and enjoyable park experience begins at home. The NPS encourages visitors to plan their visit by checking the park’s website and social media for current conditions and travel tips. The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly, by following CDC and state and local guidance, social distancing, and wearing a face covering when social distance cannot be maintained.

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on the NPS Public Health Update page.