Spring break has officially arrived, and two popular West End beach access points are open and ready for visitors. Both Galveston Beach Pocket Park 1 and Galveston Beach Pocket Park 3 are now open daily through Sunday, March 22, giving beachgoers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sand and surf. (Beach Pocket Park 3 is closed today, March 9 because of standing water, however.)
Whether you're planning a relaxing day by the water or a family beach outing, these parks provide convenient access to some of Galveston’s most scenic shoreline.
Parking Details
Visitors should note the following parking fees:
Pocket Park 1
$15 for beach parking directly on the sand
Pocket Park 3
$15 for beach parking on the sand
$10 for the parking lot
For those who plan to visit more than once this season, annual passes are available for $50 and can be purchased at the parks.
Seasonal Hours
The pocket parks will remain open daily through March 22 for spring break. After that:
The parks will be open on weekends from late March through Memorial Day
They will return to daily operations during the summer season