Arcadia Lake, reservoir in eastern Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

Arcadia Lake is a man-made reservoir on the eastern edge of Edmond, Oklahoma, formed by damming the Deep Fork River. It sits within a green setting of trees and open land, with several park areas spread along its shoreline.

Construction of the earthen dam on the Deep Fork River began in 1980, and the reservoir was created in 1984. The City of Edmond built it with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to control flooding in the Deep Fork River Basin, supply Edmond's water, and provide recreation.

Four parks ring the lake: Scissortail Park, Spring Creek Park, Central State Park and Edmond Park. Anglers use the enclosed, heated fishing dock, which is wheelchair accessible, while riders bring their own horses because no rentals are offered. Waterskiing and jet skiing are permitted only in designated areas.

Paved trails and a heated fishing dock make the lake accessible in most seasons, including cooler months. Facilities vary across the different park areas around the shoreline, so it helps to check which section fits your plans before you arrive.

Arcadia Lake was built as a joint project of the City of Edmond and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the earthen dam on the Deep Fork River begun in 1980 and the reservoir created in 1984. Its 1,820-acre surface has about 26 miles of shoreline, and the lake is managed for flood control, Edmond's water supply and recreation.