Mission Statement

Lawton Parks and Recreation Department brings fun-loving and vibrant energy to our unified community with high-spirited programs, engaging recreational activities and multiple alluring parks.

Parks and Recreation

Homepage
Phone

580 581-3400

Fax

580 581-3437

Address

1405 SW 11th Street
Lawton, OK73501
United States

Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Divisions

Services

Rental

Recreation Center Rental

The H.C. King Center, Patterson Community Center and the Owens Center may be rented for meetings, birthday parties, reunions and more.

Camping

Find a Campground

City of Lawton has two lakes that provide camping services. Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth

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Get your City of Lawton Recreational permits

Citizens must have a State of Oklahoma hunting/fishing license before obtaining City permits.

Park

Find a Park

There are many ways to find your park. Want to know where to start your journey? Use this interactive map to find your next park adventure.

Special Park Event at Elmer Thomas Park

Assembly Permit Procedure for an Event held on City Property

How to apply for an assembly permit to have an event held on City property or the street areas.

Park Pavilions at City Parks

Park Pavilion Rental Procedures

Learn how to obtain an assembly permit for a rental of a park pavilion/area within the City of Lawton.

Pool Rental

Wading Pool and Spray Park Rental

Reservations may be made after posted public swim hours.

Softball

Sports Complex Rental

Rent a sports complex for your next tournament. ***DUE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH PANDEMIC, SOME PROCEDURES & OPERATIONS HAVE CHANGED IN VARIOUS DEPART...