- George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
The George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is in the San Joaquin valley about 20 miles south of
Modesto, California and is surrounded by theMerced River . The park has many trees and is home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities.Proposed for closure
The George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is is one of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of a deficit reduction program. [ [http://cbs5.com/local/California.parks.budget.2.627476.html CBS5.com: List Of Calif. Parks To Close In Budget Proposal] ]References
External links
*] http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=556 Official web page]
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