Purple Heart Walking Park and Fishing Pond

Fenced, lighted park at the US 171 and US 190 overpass in DeRidder with a pond stocked with channel catfish several times a year and trout in winter. Anglers 16 and older need a fishing license.

Bank fishing

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Water
2.5-acre stocked pond
Fresh or salt
Freshwater
Open
Open 24 hours
Run by
Beauregard Parish Police Jury and South Beauregard Recreation District No. 2
  • Open 24 hours
  • Lighted
  • Bank fishing

Storms close ramps without notice and fishing rules change with the season; check the state wildlife department’s rules before you go, and use the report link at the foot of this page if something is out of date.

Trail

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A 19 acre park honoring wounded veterans with a half mile, 8 foot wide concrete path through native timber, lit and fenced for evening walks, plus a stocked fishing pond.

Length
0.5 miles
Cost
Free
Open
Open 24 hours
Run by
Beauregard Parish Police Jury and South Beauregard Recreation District No. 2
  • Free
  • Fishing
  • Loop
  • Paved
  • Picnic area

Storms and high water close beaches, boardwalks and refuge roads without notice; check with whoever runs it before a long drive, and use the report link at the foot of this page if something is out of date.

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