You’re Invited to Cooper Lake State Park ‘Doctor’s Creek’ for Concert, Nature Walk, Free Park Admission
Cooper Lake State Park On Saturday June 22, 2019, Cooper Lake State Park’s ‘Doctor’s Creek’ Park will re-introduce the public to this wonderful resource during a free admission day. You will be welcome to enjoy the park and lake all day at no charge. Organized activities will begin at 7pm with a nature program “Skins and Skulls: Mammals of Northeast Texas” will be presented for all ages by Park...
FREE Concert and Dance at Doctor’s Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park!
Dub and the Love Machine Kicking off the Summer with our FREE 1st Annual Concert and Dance at Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek! Cooper, TX— What better way to get into the summer frame of mind than a free concert and dance at Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek? In an effort to reintroduce Cooper Lake State Park – Doctor’s Creek to our community and region, on Saturday, June 22, 8:00-11:00 p.m., Dubb and...
Cooper Lake State Park Offers 31 Educational And Recreational Programs In July 2022
Steve Killian By Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent, Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — Cooper Lake State Park is a “cool” place to visit in July! The sun, white sands, the water, educational programs and so much more await you at your Texas State Park. Speaking of sand, the park has again added white sand to both our swimming beaches (South Sulphur & Doctors Creek). This soft white sand will...
Official Ceremony Marks Cooper Lake State Park 25th Anniversary
Enjoying outdoor weather during Autumn is special at Cooper Lake Park, and making this October more special than most is the Park’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Officially opened to the public in 1996, Cooper Lake State Park is one of the newest parks in the vast Texas State Park system. The public is invited to enjoy the park for free during the festivities planned on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. Cooper Lake State Park...
Steve Killian Reports Cooper Lake State Park is Summer-Ready!
Steve Killian is Complex Supervisor for Cooper Lake’s dual State Parks. He’s renewing his invitation to everyone in the community to take advantage of the affordable fun, recreation and education offered by the Doctor’s Creek Unit, situated on the north side of the lake and the South Sulphur Unit, located on the south side of Cooper Lake. Whether it’s fishing, boating or swimming at the sandy beach,...
Cooper Lake is Calling! Enjoy Sights, Sounds and Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Manager Steve Killian loves living at a Sate Park. Although having managed other Parks across the State, all have their own special beauty and Cooper Lake certainly ranks high. Killian loves capturing it’s beauty with photos of each season. The Park staff continues to invite you, your family and friends to safely utilize Cooper Lake State Park and the other Texas treasures even during the COVID-19...
Most State Parks Remain Open, But Permits Must Be Purchased Online
Most state parks remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some important changes to park procedures that become effective April 1, to help protect the health and well-being of visitors, volunteers and staff. One big change will be that all day-use and camping permits must be purchased online before your visit. Texas State Parks logo As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, more changes including park closures may...
Winter is a Good Time to Visit Cooper Lake State Park
According to Steve Killian, Park Complex Supervisor at Cooper Lake State Park, Winter brings a unique experience for people who visit the park. In January, seven programs are offered which focus on family and learning about our natural world. Local fishermen as well as kids will be interested in an all-day Trout Fishing Day on Saturday January 25, 2020. Admission to the park is always just $5 per adult, and kids 12 and under are...
At Cooper Lake State Park, 'Life's Better Outside' Even During the Holidays!
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Manager Steve Killian has good news if you want to get away during the holidays; there are more than 90 State Parks in Texas offering magnificent sights, exciting events as well as wide open spaces for you and your family. Here’s a great Christmas gift idea…an Annual Pass which gives you free entrance to any and all State Parks in Texas for an entire year. And not only you, but anyone in your...
Cooper Lake State Park Activities for Fall Fun, Recreation and Education
Steve Killian Park Complex Manager Steve Killian enjoys his job very much. First of all, he is an outdoorsman who also brings to his job years of experience in managing state parks around the state. He is still excited by the beauty of the great outdoors during every season, and invites you to take advantage of the treasure that we possess in Hopkins and Delta Counties sharing Cooper Lake State Park. Right now, the changing fall...
