Seawolf Park - Galveston, TX - Scenic park that's home to historic ships

Seawolf Park is a scenic park located on Pelican Island in Galveston, Texas. The park offers stunning views of Galveston Port and is home to several attractions, the most notable being two war-time ships that are available for tours.

Seawolf Park was built on a former immigration station site, and today has grown to offer numerous attractions to visitors. It has a three-story pavilion offering stunning views of the harbor, as well as picnic sites, a lighted fishing pier and a children's playground. But, the most popular attractions at the park have to be the USS Cavalla, a World War II submarine, and the USS Stewart, a war-time destroyer and one of only three left in the world.

The Cavalla was built in 1943 and served during the Second World War, before being decommissioned in 1946. It briefly came back into service in 1951 and finally was delivered to Seawolf Park in 1971 where it's been berthed ever since. The submarine is currently enjoying a particularly high-profile period and is being restored to its former glory.

Next to the Cavalla is the USS Stewart, one of only two surviving destroyer escorts in the US. It was built in 1943 before being decommissioned in 1945, and came to berth at Pelican Island in 1972. It's on the list of the National Register of Historic Places and is currently being restored, with volunteer groups and veterans dedicated to maintaining the ship's memory.

Seawolf Park is open throughout the year from dawn to dusk from Sunday to Thursday and all day and night for fishing on Fridays and Saturdays. Thanks to its ideal location and the number of activities available it's the perfect place to host all kinds of events from company picnics to private parties.

There are several admission prices to the park depending on what you want to do and how you get there. Parking fees are $6 for cars ($3 for senior citizens), $10 for RV's or tour buses and $6 for school buses. General admission to the park is $1 for adults and children over 12, $0.50 for children aged 5 to 12 and $0.50 for seniors. Fishing is $6 for adults and $3 for children and seniors, and entrance to the naval ships are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 11.

Seawolf Park is a great place to go for people of all ages, whether you're looking for a spot of history or simply want to have a relaxing day out in stunning surroundings. With the children's playground it's the perfect way to occupy the kids, and people who love to fish will love the fact that they can fish throughout the night thanks to the lighted pier. It's in the perfect location to enjoy the surroundings and is well worth the trip for anyone in the area.