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Gibson Park

Gibson Park from directly overhead

Gibson Park is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 24 m. Sunrise Hill stands 25 m to the northeast, 5.7 miles off. Texas Tropical Trail runs past it. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.

The story

park in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America

Wikidata Q49493682, matched on coordinates and name (42 m apart).

What the record says

Built
2010
Material
aluminium

What to expect

Operated by
Texas Historical Commission

Official site

How to reach it

Coordinates26.15853, -97.99841

Named places within 25 miles

Parks
  • Gibson Park: 0.1 mi
  • La Plazita Park: 0.7 mi
  • Harlon Block Sports Complex: 1.1 mi
  • Isaac D. Rodriguez Park: 1.2 mi
  • Mayor Pablo Peña Park: 1.3 mi
Artworks: 5
  • Sundial: 14.8 mi
  • Bronc Statue: 14.8 mi
  • Jose de Escandon Statue: 14.9 mi
  • The History of Mexico & Mankind: 18.8 mi
  • Golden Age of Hollywood & Mexican Cinema in Harlingen, Texas: 18.9 mi
Museums: 4
Attractions: 3
  • Topgolf: 12.8 mi
  • R&N Thrift: 16.0 mi
  • Hawk observation deck: 23.7 mi
Peaks: 2
  • Sunrise Hill: 5.7 mi
  • Harmony Hill: 6.6 mi
Gardens: 2
  • Greenhouse and Garden: 14.8 mi
  • Mcallen Community Garden: 15.2 mi

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 25 miles of Gibson Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Sunrise HillNE 46°25 m5.7 mi
Harmony HillNE 55°25 m6.6 mi

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:3719:1319:44
June solstice06:4119:5420:28
September equinox07:2118:5919:30
December solstice07:1617:1117:46

Local time (America/Chicago).

Climate normals

Months averaging 50–80 °F: Oct–Apr.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F616470768185868782776962
Precip in1.00.91.51.52.62.82.21.95.62.81.61.2

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Weslaco, 2 mi away.

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMapOfficial site

OpenStreetMap element node/12414158069

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