1. Percy Quin State Park offers a large outdoor swimming pool for visitors.
2. The park's Lake Tangipahoa is another popular spot for open water swimming and cooling off.
3. Swimming in the lake also allows opportunities to enjoy fishing, boating or picnicking nearby.
4. Lifeguards are not always on duty so swimmers should take necessary precautions when entering the water areas.
5. Pool hours vary seasonally; it's best to check with park officials before planning your visit specifically for swimming activities.
The park offers a variety of boating options for visitors. It features Lake Tangipahoa, an approximately 700-acre lake ideal for water sports and fishing activities. Boat ramps are available to launch personal boats into the waters while boat rentals including paddleboats, canoes, kayaks and flat-bottomed "Jon" boats offer alternatives to those without their own vessels. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate that the lake is stocked with bass, bream and catfish among other species.
The park offers freshwater fishing in Lake Tangipahoa. Anglers can catch bass, bream, catfish and crappie from the lake's shores or a boat.