Reel in the fun: Tulsa Parks hosts free fishing derby for kids

Tulsa Parks is hosting a free fishing derby for children, where they can earn prizes.

Thursday, April 24th 2025, 8:36 pm

By: Craig Day

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TULSA, Okla. -

Tulsa Parks is hosting a free fishing derby for children, where they can earn prizes and have a great time!

The event is open to children ages 6-15. Prizes will be awarded to the top anglers in each age group.

“Tulsa Parks is always looking for ways to help kids get outside and connect with nature- and this is one of our favorite ways to do it,” said Anna America, Deputy City Administrator and Director of Parks, Culture, and Recreation.

Participants are grouped by age, and prizes are awarded for the top anglers in each age group.

WHEN:

The event is on Saturday, May 3rd.

8:30 a.m. check-in
11:15 a.m. winners announced

WHERE:

Braden Park, 5036 E. 7th Street in Tulsa.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Bring your own fishing equipment. A limited number of rods and worms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, click here.

Craig Day

Craig Day anchors the 5, 6 & 10 o’clock newscasts at News On 6. He’s an Emmy and national Edward R. Murrow award winner, whose work has also been recognized with awards by several other journalism groups, including the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalism, Oklahoma Associated Press, and broadcasting associations in Louisiana and Texas, including reporter and story of the year when he worked in Shreveport, Louisiana.