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Scott County Park : PRIDE Lake
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PRIDE Lake is eight acres in size, 15 feet deep and includes a small island. It is located near the south entrance to the park and was dug out in an “L” shape to be visible from Whispering Pines Shelter, a popular lodge in the park. The lake will be stocked with fish in the fall of 2006 and ready for fishing in 2007.
The lake entrance features a huge, 10-ton boulder that was excavated from the bottom of the lake. This rock includes the plaque revealed when the lake was dedicated on June 20, 2006. On the plaque it says: “Lake Odetta was originally constructed in 1964. Erosion cased the lake to silt full by the mid-70’s. With the vision and cooperation of Larry Mattusch, County Engineer, the lake has been reclaimed over the last 3 years through the teamwork of Scott County Secondary Roads and Conservation Board employees.
The lake was renamed in honor of this cooperative effort that exemplifies the County’s P.R.I.D.E. philosophy.
Funding assistance provided by Scott County Regional Authority
PRIDE Lake Amenities: Water View
Scott County Park Sites:Bald Eagle Campground • Buffalo Bill Shelter • Cody Lake Shelter • Crooked Knife Picnic Area • Equestrian Area • Flying Field • Hickory Hills Shelter • Incahias Campground • Indian Hills • Lake Ridge • Memorial Hill • Mountain Bike Trails • Oak Tree Picnic Area • PRIDE Lake • Pine Grove Cabins • Pine Grove Campground • Prairie Sun Picnic Area • Running Deer Shelter • Sac-Fox Campground • South Entrance • Swimming Pool • Tomahawk Picnic Area • Whispering Pines Shelter • Wilderness Campground • Woodside Picnic Area