Parvins+State+Park

__**Parvins State Park**__
 * **__HISTORY__**- Parvins State Park was used as many different things before it was a State Park. It used to be a POW camp for German prisoners in 1944. It was also used as a summer camp for the children of displaced Japanese Americans in 1943.
 * __**CAMPING**__- There are 56 different trailer and tent camp sites with fire rings, picnic tables, lantern hooks and a playground available.
 * __**Swimming**__- There is a Lifeguard posted at Parvins State Park, Parvins Grove beach. Near the beach is a bathhouse, first-aid station, canoe rental and a concession stand offering refreshments, and novelties and beach supplies are all located near by.
 * __**Picnicking**__- There are several picnic areas located in the park, including grills and picnic tables. There are also reservable picnic areas for larger groups located at Thundergust Lake.
 * __**Parvins Natural Areas**__- Parvins State Park is located at the edge of the Pine Barrens, Which means Parvins State Park has most of the same characteristics as the Pine Barrens. [[image:http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7AuP1krHj1i8k_xQg_jMM_S7m5Ju7gwGFxT5CckQ2BFxLr93Lwg width="259" height="194" align="left"]]