About Chamizal National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. We celebrate the cultures of the borderlands to promote the same mutual respect that helped to diplomatically resolve an international disagreement.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Chamizal National Memorial is open year-round, but periodic winter weather conditions may cause closure. Please check for alerts on the park website: www.nps.gov/cham. Thunderstorms typically occur during summer and early fall. There may be no shelter to avoid lightning, so please prepare by looking at weather forecasts and paying attention…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Texas. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The Memorial grounds are open to vehicle and foot traffic only when the gates are open.
Activities
Getting There
Chamizal National Memorial is located in a large, bi-national metropolitan area and easily accessible by road. El Paso International Airport is nearby, as well as an Amtrack train station.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Picnicking at Chamizal National Memorial
The rolling landscape of Chamizal National Memorial is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic with friends and family!
UTEP Student Art Exhibit
Through a partnership with the University of Texas El Paso and Chamizal National Memorial, student artists will display sculpted works…
Trail use at Chamizal National Memorial
Chamizal National Memorial provides a Zen place to reflect on conflict and resolution. The trails compliment the memorial, giving the…
Biking at Chamizal National Memorial
With over a mile and a half of maintained trails, it's easy and fun to explore Chamizal National Memorial by…
Monumental Men Exhibit
The Monumental Men exhibit corresponds with the statue "Benito Juarez: Child to Man" located on the esplanade in front of…
Chamizal Conflict and Resolution
Learn more about the Chamizal land dispute and how two countries came together to resolve a century-long issue.
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Chamizal Junior Ranger
Junior Rangers of all ages are encouraged to learn more about Chamizal National Memorial by completing the junior ranger activity book to…
Visitor Centers
Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center
The Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center includes the theater, exhibit areas, park store and visitor information desk.
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.