El Paso Parks & Gardens
Franklin Mountains State Park allows for activities such as mountian biking, rock climbing, hiking and horseback riding. The park has 44 picnic sites with shaded roofs, tables and barbeque grills for day use. There are some basic tenting sites as well as five RV sites for campers. None of them have water or electricty. No ground fires are permitted.
Visit an old ranch house that serves as the park's interpretive center. Other activities include visiting the ancient rock paintings, picnicing, hiking, rock climibng, star gazing, and guided tours.
This memorial was established to recognized the peace treaty between the United States and Mexico concerning boundary issues. The memorial is part of a 55-acre (22-hectare) park with an outdoor amphitheater, a museum and a gallery.





