Wall Doxey State Park facts for kids
Wall Doxey State Park is a cool place for outdoor fun in Mississippi! It's located about 7 miles south of Holly Springs. This state park is built around a pretty 60-acre lake called Spring Lake. It's a great spot to visit if you love nature and outdoor activities.
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| Location | Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 780 acres (320 ha) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Administered by | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
| Designation | Mississippi state park |
| Named for | Senator Wall Doxey |
| Website | Wall Doxey State Park |
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Wall Doxey State Park
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| Nearest city | Holly Springs, Mississippi |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps; National Youth Administration |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001437 |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1997 |
Park History: How Wall Doxey State Park Began
Wall Doxey State Park is one of the very first state parks in Mississippi. It was built in the 1930s. Back then, it was known as Spring Lake.
The park was created by a group called the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a special program during the Great Depression. It helped young men find jobs building parks and other public projects. They started working on the park in 1935, and it opened to visitors in 1938.
Another group, the National Youth Administration, also helped. They added a cabin to the park in 1938. In 1956, the park was renamed to honor a Mississippi politician named Wall Doxey.
Fun Things to Do at Wall Doxey State Park
Wall Doxey State Park offers many exciting activities for visitors. You can enjoy a day of fishing in the lake. The park also has places to stay overnight.
- Camping: There are both simple, "primitive" campsites and more developed ones.
- Cabins: You can rent cozy cabins and cottages for a comfortable stay.
- Nature Trails: Explore the park on a 2.5-mile nature trail. It's a great way to see local plants and animals.
- Picnic Areas: Pack a lunch and enjoy it at one of the picnic spots.
- Disc Golf: The park has two disc golf courses for you to play.
The park's lake is fed by natural springs. A narrow path, called a levee, goes around part of the lake. In the shallow areas, you can see cypress trees and lots of green plants.
