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Paul M. Grist State Park

State park in Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Summary

State park in Dallas County, Alabama, United States

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name	Paul M. Grist State Park
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location	Dallas County, Alabama, United States
map	Alabama
map_caption	Location in Alabama
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label	Paul M. Grist State Park
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area	1080 acre
elevation	259 ft
established	1930s
administrator	Dallas County
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Paul M. Grist State Park is a public recreation area located 17 mi north of Selma operated by the government of Dallas County, Alabama. The park offers water activities on a 100 acre lake as well as facilities for camping and picnicking.

History

The park was developed by workers in the Civilian Conservation Corps who built roads, trails, and the lake dam in the 1930s. It was first called Valley Creek State Park before being renamed for YMCA director and community leader Paul Malone Grist.

In 2015, the park was one of several state parks that were closed or saw curtailment of services following budget cuts. After a two-month hiatus, it reopened when an agreement was reached allowing Dallas County to lease the park from the state for 15 years at a cost of ten dollars.

Activities and amenities

Fishing: The park's 100 acre lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and catfish. Only electric trolling motors are permitted. Boat rentals are offered and a boat launch is available for privately owned craft.
Camping: The park's campground has 11 modern sites with hookups for RVs as well as primitive campsites.
Day-use area: The park has picnic tables, a large picnic pavilion, a swimming beach, paddle boat rentals, playing fields, and shoreline fishing.

References

{{cite gnis. 153829. Valley Creek Lake
"Paul M. Grist State Park". Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Gattis, Paul. (September 30, 2015). "5 Alabama state parks set to close". AL.com.
Averette, Justin. (December 4, 2015). "State park closed amid budget crunch reopens". Montgomery Advertiser.
Moseley, Brandon. (December 26, 2015). "State to shut down ''Outdoor Alabama'' magazine". Alabama Political Reporter.
Thomas V. Ress. (August 11, 2015). "Paul M. Grist State Park". Alabama Humanities Foundation.
"Fishing". Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
"Camping". Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
"Picnic Area". Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

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