George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
{{Short description|State park in Merced County, California}}
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is a state park unit on the Merced River Merced County, California. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley about {{convert|20|mi|km}} south of Modesto.
Features
The park has many native riparian zone trees and is home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities.{{cite web | title = George J. Hatfield SRA | url = http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=556 | publisher = California State Parks | access-date = 2012-01-21}}
The {{convert|46.5|acre|ha|adj=on}} park was established in 1953.{{cite web |title=California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10 |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/09-10%20statistical%20report%20final%20online.pdf |publisher=California State Parks |page=18 |access-date=2012-01-21}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=556 George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area]
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{{Protected Areas of California|SP}}
Category:California State Recreation Areas
Category:Parks in Merced County, California