ABOUT THE PROJECT
A new Cultural Center and Park Headquarters is coming to Hueco Tanks State Park. This facility will serve as a welcoming gateway, offering visitors meaningful ways to connect with the site’s cultural history, natural beauty, and recreational offerings—even when the park interior is at capacity.
🧭 Vision
The Cultural Center will provide:
- Orientation to help visitors navigate and understand the park
- Interpretation and education about the site’s deep cultural and environmental significance
- A gathering space that enhances access, equity, and engagement for all visitors
🎯 Goals
- Honor the site’s heritage through thoughtful, respectful design
- Enhance the visitor experience, including accessibility and orientation
- Restore Escontrias House to reflect its historical character
- Celebrate culture, from ideas and traditions to artifacts and place-based storytelling
💡 Culture includes symbols, language, values, and material objects—woven together to reflect our shared human experience.
🧩 Key Considerations
As we plan and design, we’re evaluating:
- Cultural resource protection
- Views and landscape integration
- Visitor flow and trail connections
- Sustainable growth and minimal environmental impact
- Stories of those with personal ties to the park
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FAQ
- What is the purpose of the new Cultural Center and Park Headquarters?
- How can I provide input on the project?
- Who is funding and developing the project?
- Why is visitor access to the site limited?
- Will this project change access limits or site use policies?
- Where can I learn more about Hueco Tanks State Park?
- How can I stay informed about project updates?
