New Texas State Park Planned After $10 Million Lake Palestine Land Acquisition
A new Texas state park is set to be established following the acquisition of a 650-acre lakefront property along Lake Palestine, approximately 100 miles southeast of Dallas in Henderson County. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation finalized the $10 million purchase this week. The land, which has been owned by the Pollard family, proprietors of Texas Pecan Nursery, since 1940, features native pine forests, pastures, and small lakes and ponds. While a portion of the property was historically used for growing pecans, much of it remains undeveloped. The new park, yet to be officially named, aims to enhance conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreational opportunities in a region that has been identified as underserved in terms of state park access.
