This is an absolutely reworked park. I used to worry about bringing the kids here because it was…read moregorgeous and made all out of wood, but it was hard to keep an eye on them. It had gotten rundown after all wood only last so long. They voted to refurbished the park and this is what they ended up with. This is nice as well almost as nice lake Helen Park. I love all of the seating, has canopies over it for people to sit and they've got all kinds of equipment. The kids can play on climb on and explore. Young kids to old people are hanging out here. It's for everyone. There's just so much nice wide open room that you don't feel crowded here there's trash cans by everything where you could throw your trash away after you're done snacking or drinking or whatever you happen to be doing at the time but the nice thing about the Kidzone is it so wide open you can see everything now I cannot wait until summer to see how the little miniature splash pad is. They also have the tennis courts and a basketball goal for you to play basketball.

This is our favorite park in Lawton. Not for the park itself, which looks nice and wide open, has…read morea few covered areas, and public restrooms. We've never made it to that section, because we can not get beyond the most amazing play structure I've ever seen. Made of wood, multi leveled, filled with twists and turns and shoots and ladders, there is no better place to bring a child than to an area where the can let their imaginations run free. One corner looks like a pirate's ship. Another area has musical elements built into the wood. The back corner is set up like a western town. There are swings and slides, and benches for the adults. Trees provide shade in a few spots, and the entire playground is within a walled area, keeping kids safe from the nearby parking lot. There is only one small problem with this park. It is tucked away on a street that gets little traffic, and so is not seen by people driving nearby. Because of this sad fact, it is underutilized. There simply aren't enough children to fill the play structure. It isn't easy to captain a ship by oneself, one needs a crew! Castle raids need armies! Covert missions need teams. I tell everyone I know about this wonderful park. My child is just a bit too old to truly immerse himself in this amazing land of make believe, but the right group of kids would bring this place to life! Greer park is on 38th Street, between Cache and Gore. It is almost, not quite, across the street from Jimmy's Egg. If I had younger children, I would spend all of my weekends at this playground, listening to them create the world around them.

Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton, OK is not the most fascinating park ever…read more It was good enough for us back on July 26, 2025. My dog certainly appreciated it. We didn't stay here super long as I started getting anxious about the long drive back home. It's a public park. Free parking. There was a playground. A decent sized lake. Walking/running path. I stopped here mainly because the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center is just a few hundred yards away. Go touch grass! Your brain and heart will thank you.

This is a public park, but the only attraction is the local prairie dogs. Cool to see the prairie…read moredogs in their environment.

GREAT getaway just hours drive away…read more Hiking backcountry backpacking Wilderness wildlife

There's just so many things to say that are wonderful about this gem. We were told at the visitor…read morecenter that it is the second largest visited refuge in North America. The bison are truly breathtaking. If you get the chance to see them sit and watch for a while. We were able to do some hiking and picnic. There's also camping and fishing and boating, but we didn't do any of that on this trip. We picked up lots of pamphlets at the visitor center, so we can come back again and try again. They have lots of help at the visitor center and are glad to answer questions. They also have a great little gift shop if you want to pick up a treasure or a Momento for your visit. We took the time to take the scenic drive up to the top of Mount Scott walked around, took lots of photos. We met people from all over the world up there. It was pretty amazing. I can't wait to go back and do some more hiking. We did stop on the side of the road to look at the Longhorn cattle. There are some of the original stock from back on the turn-of-the-century or release from the bloodline it's pretty neat all these things that you can do while you're here visiting I highly recommend it. It's a great adventure not just for families but just solo if you wanna get out and explore.

Local city park with with a large Auditorium that plays free movies in the summer. The park also…read morehosts a couple of free concerts throughout the year as well as the Friendship Festival in the fall. A couple of well maintained Girls Softball fields with large seating area. A large sports area with covered Basketball Court. The majority of the Walk & Bike Path runs through this park. A large Community Center located on the south edge of the park. Couple nicely shade gazebos. Scenic bridge used by many for special photo sessions. Large pond with ducks, fish, and turtles. The local Skateboard Park is located to the west of this park, next to The Burkburnett Boys & Girls Club. I myself often use the Bike Path in the evening with a long ride. A very nice path to use for biking, walking, or jogging.

A great place for the entire family to enjoy time and have fun. The playground across the street…read moreis amazing

Spent three nights here in late August. Simply wonderful. We walked pretty much the whole place…read more Climbed rocks, rode bike and even fished a bit. The fishing is amazing even for an amateur like me. Scott, Park Manager, is a pleasure to deal with. Super friendly and supportive. We stayed down near the water in spot 29. The only minor frustration is the flies. But that was probably our own problem. They loved the outside of our RV. but were almost unnoticeable when out and about. We highly recommend this park. A very beautiful part of Oklahoma we don't get to see enough of. We will be back.

This is a hidden gem! It's very quiet and the park is immaculate. It's extremely relaxing if you're…read morelooking for a peaceful getaway. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, there's a wonderful sandy beach that's very clean. There's some decent hiking trails and apparently some good fishing, we saw a lot of people fishing near the dam. We loved how empty it was on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Only a few tents and campers around, it felt very private and secluded. We had the entire beach to ourselves. Unlike Lake Lawtonka, this park allows dogs or at least we didn't see any signs indicating otherwise! Our dogs thoroughly loved it! It's pretty secluded so pack your lunch and bring plenty of water to drink. There was a small general store near the boat ramp that sells burgers but not sure they're open all year.

Nicely maintained public green space…read more Walking trails on site. Great for picnics, photo opportunities, and family events. Ample parking. Easy to find.

I have been trying for several weeks to get some info about the glamping sites besides what is on…read moretheir website. I have sent several messages to several different places but nobody seems to respond. I went and checked out several of their reviews and it's the same thing. Nobody seems to respond to messages. Was planning on a birthday trip there but seems like tht option is now off the table. It use to be a state park but has been purchased or leased to a private entity which seems to be the issue. Really no customer service at all from what I see. It's too bad as tht was a nice area to visit.

Close enough for a quick day trip. Red Rock is a quiet place during the week. We were hoping to see…read morerock climbers rappelling but still enjoyed getting outside. Grandson loved the wood playground. We enjoy talking pictures of unique things and he loves throwing rocks. Nice cloudy day to walk around. Amazed to see a drink place open in RedRock. Very well mowed and clean. Only saw a couple of things someone left behind. Nice restrooms and showers if needed. Several RV hookups and lots of picnic tables. They now charge $10.00 per car, so I hope it helps keeping it clean. Lots of vines, wish they could post sign for poison Ivy areas

Great job on the festive atmosphere. We drove down from Yukon to visit and our girls had a blast!…read moreThe carousel and the Ferris wheel were a huge hit. We took pictures and the lights were great. I definitely will be back. Thank you for putting smiles on my daughters faces. They are eager and excited to return! Respectfully, Bryan Smith

First time visiting this park. Nice park, lovely scenery. Much smaller than what was expected…read morethough. There's a walking path, playgrounds, frisbee area, places to sit down and nice bridge over the water to walk. If you're a dog owner, be aware that not all dogs are on a leash. Other visitors let their dogs run all over the place with no concern for other people, other dogs, or kids.

Hafer Park is the kind of place you don't just visit--you spend the whole day without even…read morerealizing it. From the moment I stepped onto the trail, surrounded by tall trees and the sound of birdsong, I knew I'd found a gem. The paved walking paths twist and turn through the woods, making it feel like you're out on a little adventure, even though you're right in the heart of Edmond. What really stood out was how much there is for families. I watched kids racing from one playground to the next, each one built with different age groups in mind. There's even soft turf under the toddler areas--nice touch. Parents lounged at shaded benches while little ones climbed and slid their hearts out.

I've been to this park many times before but didn't realize until today that it has great…read moreplayground areas for toddlers with fake grass and safe equipment! I can sit and watch and know he's safe or interact with him. I love it!