Roosevelt State Park is a public recreation area located off

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on the southwest side of Morton,

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. The

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surrounds Shadow Lake at the western edge of Bienville National Forest, between

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and

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. It is managed by the

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History

The park was one of the original Mississippi state parks built by the

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in the 1930s. The CCC began work August 1935; the park opened in April 1940.

Activities and amenities

The park features boating, waterskiing and fishing, primitive and developed campsites, cabins, motel, and group camping in dormitory-style cabins. Other features include 4.8 miles of nature trails, a scenic overlook with views of Bienville National Forest, tennis courts, softball field, picnic areas and pavilions, playground equipment, visitors center, 18-hole disc golf course, and swimming pool. The 600-seat Livingston Performing Arts & Media Center is also located in the park.

References

External links

* Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks {{authority control State parks of Mississippi Protected areas of Scott County, Mississippi Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Mississippi National Register of Historic Places in Scott County, Mississippi Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Mississippi