Palmetto Island State Park facts for kids
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A lagoon in Palmetto Island State Park.
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 Palmetto Island State Park
Location in Louisiana
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| Location | Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Area | 1,299 acres (5.26 km2; 2.030 sq mi) |
| Established | October 28, 2010 |
| Governing body | Louisiana Office of State Parks |
Palmetto Island State Park is a cool place in Louisiana, and it's one of the newer parks in the state. You can find it south of Abbeville, Louisiana, in an area called Vermilion Parish. Louisiana bought the land for the park way back in 1981. But they didn't start building it for people to visit until 2002. Because of money problems and other things, the park didn't open until October 28, 2010.
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Discover Palmetto Island State Park
This park is 1,299 acres (5.26 km2) big, which is about the size of 980 football fields! It's famous for its many palmetto plants. These are small, palm-like plants, mostly a type called Dwarf Palmetto. They grow very thick, making a dense green carpet under the trees in the forest.
What Can You Do at the Park?
Palmetto Island State Park has lots of fun things for visitors to do.
- Visitor Center: There's a main building where you can find information. It also has a big room you can rent for parties, meetings, or even weddings.
- Water Playground: Close to the visitor center, there's a water playground. It's a great spot to cool off and have fun on a hot day.
- Places to Stay: If you want to spend the night, you have choices!
- Six cozy cabins are tucked away in the woods. Each cabin has two bedrooms.
- There are also 95 campsites where you can set up a tent or park an RV.
- Picnic Spots: The park has four picnic pavilions. These are covered areas perfect for group picnics. You'll also find many other picnic spots scattered around for smaller groups.
- Aquatic Pavilion: This special building gives you a great view of the Vermilion River.
- Boating Fun: You can easily get to the Vermilion River from the park. There's a boat launch if you bring your own boat.
- Canoeing and Kayaking: Inside the park, there are calm lagoons. These are perfect for canoeing and kayaking. You can paddle quietly and see lots of local animals and plants. Keep an eye out for the beautiful Iris nelsonii flowers!
Explore Nature on the Trail
A nature trail starts right at the park's visitor center. This trail is about 0.75 miles long. It's a nice walk where you can see the different plants and trees that grow in the park. You might also spot some of the park's wildlife.
Park Location
The park's address is 19501 Pleasant Road, Abbeville, LA 70510.
See also
In Spanish: Parque estatal Isla de Palmetto para niños
