George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
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The George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is in the San Joaquin valley about 20 miles south of Modesto, California
and is surrounded by the Merced River
. The park has many trees and is home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities.
as part of a deficit reduction program.
37.357715°N 120.960483°W
Modesto, California
Modesto is a city in, and is the county seat of, Stanislaus County, California. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, Modesto ranks as the 18th largest city in the state of California....
and is surrounded by the Merced River
Merced River
The Merced River , in the central part of the U.S. state of California, is a -long tributary of the San Joaquin River flowing from the Sierra Nevada into the Central Valley. It is most well known for its swift and steep course through the southern part of Yosemite National Park, and the...
. The park has many trees and is home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities.
Proposed for closure
The George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is one of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
as part of a deficit reduction program.
37.357715°N 120.960483°W