Roosevelt State Park
| Roosevelt State Park | |
| Mississippi State Park | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Scott |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 32°19′13″N 89°40′22″W / 32.32028°N 89.67278°WCoordinates: 32°19′13″N 89°40′22″W / 32.32028°N 89.67278°W [1] |
| Established | 1930s |
| Management | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
  Location in Mississippi
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| Website: Roosevelt State Park | |
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Roosevelt State Park | |
| Nearest city | Morton, Mississippi |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Architectural style | Other, Rustic Style |
| Governing body | Local |
| MPS | State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC MPS |
| NRHP Reference # | 97001436[2] |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1997 |
Roosevelt State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off I-20 on the southwest side of Morton, at the western edge of Bienville National Forest, between Jackson and Meridian. It is one of the nine original state parks in Mississippi built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[3]
Activities and amenities
The park features boating, waterskiing and fishing on 160-acre (65 ha) Shadow Lake, primitive sites for tent camping, 103 developed campsites, 15 cabins, a 20-unit motel, group camping in eight dormitory-style cabins, four named nature trails, a scenic overlook with views of Bienville National Forest, tennis courts, softball field, picnic areas and pavilions, playground equipment, visitors center, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The 600-seat Livingston Performing Arts & Media Center is also located in the park.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Roosevelt State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ Todd Sanders, Review and Compliance Assistant (August 15, 1996). "State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC between 1934 - 1942". NPS Form 10-900-b. National Park Service. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Roosevelt State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
External links
- Roosevelt State Park Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks