Fairfield Lake State Park and the surrounding property is now officially in the hands of a Dallas-based developer. The land has been under contract with development firm Todd Interests, which intends to transform the property into a gated community.
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Fairfield Lake State Park is closing after being sold to a developer. One lawmaker hopes to change that with a bill that would use eminent domain to seize the property.
AUSTIN— After more than 50 years of public use and outdoor recreation by Texas families, Fairfield Lake State Park will permanently close to the public Feb. 28.
Big Bend Ranch State Park is Texas' largest state park, at over 300,000 acres. It extends along the Rio Grande from southeast of Presidio to near Lajitas, in both Brewster and Presidio counties.