Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Youth Fishing Day at Eastgate Park, Dothan

On October 3, 2015, the City of Dothan Department of Leisure Services will sponsor the 18^th Annual Youth Fishing Day. The event will be held from 9am to 11:00am at the Eastgate Park in cooperation with the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.

This is a free event for boys and girls aged 5-12 years. Participants will have the chance to learn more about the sport of fishing by engaging in hands-on experiences. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the day’s activities. Only the children will be permitted to fish during the event. Adults may offer help with fishing activities. The pond at Eastgate Park will be stocked with catfish. All participants are responsible for bringing their own fishing tackle including fishing rod or pole, bait, and stringer.

Eastgate Park is located at 2049 Sanitary Dairy Road in Dothan. The event will also feature door prize drawings through the morning. Ribbons will also be awarded to the youth fishermen. Other sponsors of the event include Food Depot, Piggly Wiggly, Coca-Cola, Screentech, and Dothan Lanes.

Eastgate Park offers 200 acres featuring walking trails, a boardwalk, sand courts for volleyball, picnic areas, and tennis courts. The park is also available for special events including church functions, family reunions, company events, and birthday and graduation parties. A house and two picnic pavilions are available for rent. The park also includes five youth baseball fields and two ponds suitable for public fishing.

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