Lakepoint State Park
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Lakepoint State Park is a public recreation area located on the far north side of the city of Eufaula. The state park encompasses Script error: No such module "convert". on the western shore of Lake Eufala (Walter F. George Lake), a Script error: No such module "convert". impoundment of the Chattahoochee River. The park adjoins Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge and is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.[1]
History
The park had its begins in 1968 with the state's purchase of Script error: No such module "convert". on the shores of Walter F. George Reservoir. A campground and day-use facilities were added to the site in 1974.[2]
An 18-hole golf course, which had been constructed in 1972, was closed at the end of November 2015 in response to the statewide parks budgeting crisis which saw the closing or curtailment of services at several Alabama state parks.[3] In announcing the shutdown, state parks director Gregory M. Lein said an attempt had been made to find a concessionaire to take charge of golf course operations but that no takers had come forward.[4] The golf course site was converted to an off-road vehicle course, which opened in 2022.[5]
Activities and amenities
Park facilities include a convention center, 101-room lodge, 192-campground sites, and a complex of lakeside cottages and fishermen's cabins. The grounds also include a marina, swimming pools, hiking trails, and picnicking areas.[1]
References
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External links
- Lakepoint State Park Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources