Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 9565412785
- Address
- 7200 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78526
About Palo Alto Battlefield
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to contend with the legacy of the war.
Hours
Palo Alto Battlefield
Park grounds are open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Visitor center hours of operation differ from park hours of operation and are dependent upon staffing. The visitor center may be closed when the grounds are open. Park trails close to new traffic at 4:30 pm. All gates are locked at 5 pm. All vehicles must clear the park by 5 pm.
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit
The site officially closes at dusk and is closed on all federal holidays.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
The park is located on Brownsville's north side, near the city of Los Fresnos. It is just north of the intersection of FM 1847 (Paredes Line Rd.) and FM 511/FM 550.
Weather
Summers are hot and humid. Tropical weather systems generally affect the area from August to October. Winters are usually mild but cold fronts can drop temperatures by up to 30 degrees in about an hour.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, First Person Interpretation, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hiking, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Road Biking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Palo Alto Battlefield ↗