A wide variety of fun for all
The City of McAlester maintains more than 14 public parks and facilities for recreation, active living, and quality of life for residents and visitors. The parks offer a wide variety of amenities from dynamic playgrounds, skateboard parks, archery ranges, walking trails, wooded areas, splash pads, and more. We feel certain you’ll find plenty of places for you and your family to enjoy.
GOLF, SWIMMING, TENNIS, AND MORE
McAlester Country Club is located on approximately 120 acres of rolling green hills. Members are entitled to the use of all club facilities including golf, swimming, tennis, dining, social events and the bar. Golf members enjoy all services the club offers and Social members can enjoy all services except golf. Members are allowed to bring guests to dining, bar and social events. The three story club house has dining and bar services year round and is available to rent for parties and events.
Located in the Heart of the City
One of two 18-hole disc golf courses in McAlester, Buffalo Run is nestled in the woods between one of McAlester’s many parks and our thriving regional health center. With help from family, friends and McAlester’s Parks and Recreation Department, local Pro Disc Golfer Matthew House offered his vision and ingenuity to create this beautiful Professional Standards Disc Golf Course that rivals any in the country. Finished in 2014 it continues to be well-maintained be free of charge to the public.
Recreational Hub on Oklahoma’s largest lake
With access points mere minutes from Downtown McAlester, you can easily enjoy Lake Eufaula (pronounced “You-Fall-Uh”) – Oklahoma’s largest lake and one of the best recreational hubs in the country. Eufaula’s shoreline hosts dozens of state parks and campgrounds you can enjoy with unforgettable adventures year-round! Eufaula has everything your family needs to enjoy the lake: trail systems, foodie havens, music festivals, and water obstacle courses!
Lake Eufaula also hosts the Southern Plains Festival – the only international wakeboarding festival on the Great Plains!
Catch the Big One! Lake Eufaula is the region’s fishing hotspot, with nearly 3-million guests annually. In addition, the top three fishing leagues in the country will host championships at Lake Eufaula in 2022-2023.
Southeast Oklahoma’s Hidden Gem
Nestled in the Sans Bois Mountains a mere 25 miles from Downtown McAlester, Robbers Cave State Park is a favorite of rappellers, cave explorers, equestrians, hikers and outdoor lovers, The park and adjoining wildlife management area offers acres of discovery and enjoyment including caves, trout fishing in season, boating, hunting, trails for hikers and horses, sandstone cliffs for climbing and rappelling, and fall foliage viewing. RV and tent campsites, and equestrian campsites are also available. Lodging facilities include the Belle Starr View Lodge, cabins and two group camps. Picnic tables, comfort stations with showers, boat ramps, a swimming beach, swimming pool with bathhouse, playgrounds, miniature golf, hiking trails, paddleboat rentals, and a nature center with naturalist programs/exhibits round out the park’s facilities.
