Veterans Park Pond (Newcastle)

Contacts

Fees & Facilities:

(405) 387-4427

Fishing: (405) 325-7288

Game Warden:

(405) 278-1755 (McClain)

The pond features a fish feeder and has spider blocks (fish attractor) spread throughout.

LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

1300 Garrett Dr, Newcastle, OK 73065

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 0.30 mi.
Max. Depth: 8.00 ft.
Surface Area: 2.70 ac.

Located

McClain County

Driving Directions

Recreational Facilities

The 90 acre park has a variety of amenities (e.g. splashpad, pavilions, sports fields, and restrooms). It is operated by the City of Newcastle.

Campgrounds Nearby

Bait & Tackle Nearby

Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.

Walmart Supercenter (Mustang)(951 E State Hwy 152, Mustang, OK 73064)- (405) 376-4549
Walmart Supercenter (Norman)(601 12th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73071)- (405) 579-5203
Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(6100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127)- (405) 491-0320
Bass Pro Shops(200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104)- (405) 218-5200
Alameda Market(7500 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 366-7990
Walmart Supercenter (Del City)(5401 Tinker Diagonal St, Del City, OK 73115)- (405) 670-1007
Academy (Yukon)(12324 NW 10th St, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 246-1429
Walmart Supercenter (Yukon)(1200 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 350-1900
Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(1801 Belle Isle Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118)- (405) 841-6502
Calypso Cove Marina(100 Calypso Cove Ave, Norman, OK 73026)- (405) 360-9846

Lake History

Constructed 2021.

Management Practices

The pond is stocked with hybrid sunfish and Channel Catfish.

ADA Info

Parking spots available.

Additional Resources

Operator: City of Newcastle

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