Tickfaw State Park

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Tickfaw State Park
Swamp in Tickfaw State Park Louisiana.jpg
Map showing the location of Tickfaw State Park
Map of Louisiana, United States of America
Location Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Coordinates 30°22′56″N 90°37′53″W / 30.3822°N 90.6313°W / 30.3822; -90.6313Coordinates: 30°22′56″N 90°37′53″W / 30.3822°N 90.6313°W / 30.3822; -90.6313[1]
Area approx. 1,200 acres (4.9 km2; 1.9 sq mi)[2]
Established 1999 (1999)[2]
Governing body Louisiana Office of State Parks
Official website

Tickfaw State Park, located 7 mi (11 km) west of Springfield, Louisiana, opened in May 1999 and quickly became one of Louisiana's most popular state parks because of its natural setting, recreation opportunities and proximity to the state's two largest metropolitan areas of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The park contains a nature center, picnic shelters, a large fishing pond, 14 cabins and 50 campsites. Trails and over 1 mi (1.6 km) of boardwalks allow visitors to explore four different ecosystems within the park: cypress-tupelo swamp, bottomland hardwood forest, mixed pine hardwood forest and the Tickfaw River. Much of Tickfaw's 1,200 acres (490 ha) lie within the Tickfaw River floodplain and is thus subject to periodic flooding.[3] About 560 acres (230 ha) of the park west of the Tickfaw River remain undeveloped.

Tickfaw State Park is recognized as one of 110 sites on the Louisiana Natural Areas Registry for its outstanding natural characteristics. Its rich natural habitat provides a home for various birds, fish, reptiles and mammals including American Alligators, Nine-banded Armadillos, North American Beavers, White-tailed deer, foxes, Virginia Opossums, rabbits, Raccoons, and squirrels. Carolina anoles and skinks are frequently seen along the boardwalks.

Canoeing is a popular pastime at Tickfaw State Park. Canoes are available for rent or paddlers may bring their own. During warm months, an on-premises water playground allows guests to cool off.

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Tickfaw State Park - Louisiana Office of State Parks". Retrieved 16 January 2011. 
  2. ^ a b Herndon, Ernest (2003-04-15). Canoeing Louisiana. University Press of Mississippi. ISBN 978-1-57806-426-7. 
  3. ^ "Tickfaw State Park, Springfield, Louisiana". Retrieved 16 January 2011. 

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