Veterans Lake Pavilion

Veterans Lake Pavilion provides a scenic space for an outdoor event or celebration. Located in the Platt Historic District, approximately 5-7 minutes from the town of Sulphur, it is an ideal spot for hosting birthday parties and other gatherings. A fishing dock and exercise area are located nearby; these may be used by your party but are also open to the public. The 40-person picnic area has easy access to a boat launch. There's a grill but no electricity, so be sure to bring charcoal if you plan to have a cookout. Boat, swim or fish on Veterans Lake. Hike, walk or bike the Veteran's Trail that loops around the lake — the only paved trail in the park, which makes it stroller and roller blade-friendly. The Bison Pasture is just up the road, so bring the kids and cameras to see the beautiful animals grazing. Chickasaw National Recreation Area is where two ecosystems, the eastern deciduous forest and the mixed-grass prairie of the west, converge, creating unique geological formations and attracting a wide variety of plant and animal species. The Travertine Nature Center is worth a visit, as is the collection of springs and seeps nearby: Pavilion Springs, Black Sulphur Springs and Hillside Springs are the region's remaining natural mineral springs and have historically been used for medicinal and restorative healing.