Parks Managed by the Park Board of Trustees

Galveston Island is widely known for its 32 miles of beautiful Gulf beaches. To ensure the safety of visitors and encourage more families to frequent Galveston Island beaches, the City of Galveston and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees have cooperatively banned alcohol consumption on public beaches and the Seawall, with the exception of licensed concession areas.

Stewart Beach
6th St. and Seawall Blvd.
Phone: (409)765-5023

Stewart Beach Park, 6th and Seawall Boulevard, is Galveston's premier family beach park. The Park Board sponsors family-oriented events, such as volleyball tournaments, sandcastle competitions and concerts throughout the summer season. more

Dellanera RV Park
10901 San Luis Pass Rd.
Phone: (409)797-5102

Another family beach is Dellanera RV Park, FM 3005 at 7 Mile Road (west end of the Seawall). Enjoy a casual stroll along 1,000 feet of sparkling sandy beaches. For RV camping, this park is your "home-away-from-home." more

East Beach
1923 Boddeker Drive
Phone: (409)762-EAST

Galveston's East Beach (also called R.A. Apffel Park), Seawall and Boddeker Drive, features Big Reef Nature Park for nature enthusiasts. The Park has an outdoor pavilion with a snack bar, gift shop, showers, game room and volleyball courts. Live music, concerts, and an outdoor bar add to the entertainment most weekends during the summer. Alcohol consumption is allowed at this beach park, within legal limitations. more

Seawolf Park
Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway
Phone: (409)797-5114

Seawolf Park, Pelican Island via Seawolf Parkway (51st Street), was built on the historic immigration station site and offers a three-story pavilion with a view of Galveston harbor, picnic sites, a playground area and a fishing pier. A World War II submarine (the USS Cavalla), a destroyer escort (the USS Stewart), and other military hardware are on display and open for tours. The naval display is currently undergoing a major restoration effort. more

Visit the USS Cavalla website by clicking here.

Sea Gull Shores Beach Pocket Park 1
FM 3005 at 7 1/2 Mile Road
Phone: (409)740-0390

Sea Gull Shores Beach Pocket Park 1 is located on Galveston Island’s west end at FM 3005 at 7 1/2 Mile Road. more

Sand Castle Beach Pocket Park 2
11745 FM 3005 at 9 Mile Road
Phone: (409)740-0390

Located on the island’s west end, Sand Castle Beach (Frank Carmona Pocket Park 2) includes a public beach pavilion, an educational wetlands preserve, beach access points, and public & private parking. more

Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3
11315 FM 3005 at 11 Mile Road
Phone: (409)740-0390

In addition to 10 acres of beaches, Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3 offers a beach pavilion, showers, a snack bar, beach chair rentals, picnic tables, and wheelchair accessibility. more