Earth Day San Marcos Festival

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• Event FAQs

  • Where can I park?

    Free parking is available at two off-site locations, with transportation provided to and from the festival. 

    Limited parking is available on-site at Spring Lake for accessible (ADA) parking only. Bobcat Stadium shuttles are also accessible if there are no spots open at Spring Lake.

    Bobcat Stadium (Lot P9) — Shuttle Service Available (Get Directions)

    Parking is available across the street from Spring Lake at Bobcat Stadium in Lot P9.

    • Shuttle Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
    • Where to Park: Please park within the designated Lot P9 area (see map below). 

    Parking Map (Lot P9): The yellow triangle indicates where attendees should park. The red star marks the shuttle pickup location. 

    

     

    Travis Elementary — Pedicab Service (Get Directions)

    Additional parking is available at Travis Elementary School. Pedicabs will provide transportation between the school and the festival.

    • Pedicab Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

     

     

  • Where are you located?

    We are located at 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas. For directions, please see our directions page.

  • Is the park wheelchair accessible?

    The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University is continually working with the appropriate University personnel to assess our accessibility needs and make our campus as accessible as possible. While the Wetlands Boardwalk and Discovery Hall are wheelchair accessible, our glass-bottom boats are currently not. Unfortunately, we are not able to modify our historic boats, but we are currently researching the design, cost and construction of a fully accessible boat and related dock.  

    If the guest is able to transfer to the boat, the wheelchair can be left at the dock. There are two steps to board the boat from the dock and each boat has a handrail to help guests board. Please see the photo of the boat dock below. If you have specific questions, please call our Ticket Kiosk at 512.245.7590.
     

     

    

  • What if it rains?

    In the chance that there is rain, the scheduled activities, and glass-bottom boat rides will continue unless the weather becomes severe, such as lightning or strong winds. Please call ahead if you have any questions: 512.245.7570.

  • What is the Meadows Center's pet policy?

    Service animals only. Pets are not allowed anywhere on Texas State University campus, including the parking lot. Please do not leave pets in your vehicle.

  • Concealed Carry Policy

    The Meadows Center is an environmental education site where children are regularly present. Concealed carry of firearms is prohibited while minor children are on site. Open carry of firearms is always prohibited on Texas State University property.

    Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.

  • Fishing, Swimming, Boating Policy at Spring Lake

    Spring Lake is an environmentally sensitive area protected by local, state, and federal laws. No swimming, fishing, or unauthorized watercraft.