Jim Hogg Park is 178.4 acres of East Texas Pineywoods east of Rusk in Cherokee County. The property was deeded by the City of Rusk in 1941 and was opened the same year. It is now managed by the City of Rusk. A memorial to the state's first native born governor, James Stephen Hogg, 1891 - 1895. During his term as state attorneygeneral and governor, Hogg revolutionized state government and private business by strengthening public respect for law enforcement and establishing the Texas Railroad Commission to enforce state anti-trust laws and promote fair business practices. There is a 1.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Rusk, Texas. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking and walking.

Nature of the Area: In this Pineywoods of east Texas, visitors can enjoy wildlife observations and photography of birds, squirrels, and deer on occasion. You can also experience a great variety of trees and shrubs native to East Texas.