WEB: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks/deer-lakes/index.aspx
PHONE: (724) 265-3520

Encompassing 1,180 acres, Deer Lakes is a county public park that features three fishing lakes as well as an observatory, spray park, shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds and a multipurpose field as well as trails for walking, hiking and jogging.

The park is located northeast of Pittsburgh. It’s name is derived from that of an 18th century Native American leader called Deer.

Deer Lakes Park is a good illustration of the development of natural assets into a specific park idea. Deer Lakes already had a large man-made lake that was used for fishing, and during its development that lake was improved and two other lakes added, all using the same water-shed and leading one to the other. The lakes are spring fed, and construction of dams and new settling basins have made the site a paradise for fishermen.

The state fisheries stock the lakes with pan fish such as bluegill, crappy, perch, sunfish, and trout. Some catfish — and a few bass — are also found in the lake.

STANDARD HOURS:
Daily, 8:00 a.m. to sunset.

PARKING:
Call for information.

PORT AUTHORITY ROUTES:
No information available.

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Address
1090 Baileys Run Road, Tarentum, PA 15084 United States