Fairfield Lake State Park closes after 50 years

  • A pileated woodpecker caws recently at Fairfield Lake State Park. The pileated woodpecker is one of several wildlife species that are trying to be preserved by several wildlife enthusiasts and groups since the park was closed to the public on Tuesday after 50 years of public use. Photo courtesy of Mildred Hempel
    A pileated woodpecker caws recently at Fairfield Lake State Park. The pileated woodpecker is one of several wildlife species that are trying to be preserved by several wildlife enthusiasts and groups since the park was closed to the public on Tuesday after 50 years of public use. Photo courtesy of Mildred Hempel
  • A group of river otters recently swim in the waters of Fairfield Lake State Park. The river otter is one of several wildlife species that are trying to be preserved by several wildlife enthusiasts and groups since the park was closed to the public on Tuesday after 50 years of public use. Photo courtesy of Mildred Hempel
    A group of river otters recently swim in the waters of Fairfield Lake State Park. The river otter is one of several wildlife species that are trying to be preserved by several wildlife enthusiasts and groups since the park was closed to the public on Tuesday after 50 years of public use. Photo courtesy of Mildred Hempel
One of Freestone County’s crown jewels closed to the public on Tuesday. Fairfield Lake State Park was sold to Todd Interests, who plans to develop a high-end gated community with a private golf course, according to The Dallas Morning News. The park was open to public use for more than 50 years. “I am very sad that our state park is closing,” Mildred Hempel said. “Wildlife is something that we…

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