Lawton Parks and Recreation, City Government

06/17/2026

☀️🌈 H.C. KING NEXT LEVEL SUMMER CAMP 🌈☀️

Get ready to LEVEL UP your summer! 🎉
City of Lawton Parks & Recreation invites youth ages 5–16 to an action-packed week at the H.C. King Center!

📍 1705 NW 20th St.
📅 June 22 – June 26
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🔥 Camp highlights include:
🤝 Team Building
🏀 Sports & Physical Activities
🎨 Creativity & Games
⭐ Leadership Development
💦 Water Games & Summer Fun

📞 For more information:
Contact Jeff Cook at (580) 581-3481
📧 [email protected]
Spots fill fast — don’t miss out on this Next Level summer experience! 🌞👇

👉 See flyer for full details

06/08/2026

Summer FUN happening at the Owens Center June 15th - June 19th. Check out the fun below!

05/28/2026

💦☀️ Great news! The splash pad at Greer Park is now OPEN!!!! 🎉

Come cool off and enjoy some fun in the sun! The splash pad will run daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Bring the kids, sunscreen, and get ready for a good time! 🌊😎

05/27/2026

🚧 Exciting improvements are underway at Wayne Gilley Park! Construction will begin as the city works to enhance the park experience for our community.

Citizens can expect new lighting upgrades that will improve visibility, safety, and overall enjoyment of the park during evening hours. Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed — we look forward to unveiling a brighter and better Wayne Gilley Park for everyone! 🌟

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Lawton Aquatic Center's opening day for the 2026 season!!! So much fun ahead!!!

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05/15/2026

Come see us at the Owens Multipurpose Center at 1405 SW 11th St to purchase your season passes for the Lawton Aquatic Center!

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05/12/2026

UPDATE: THE PATTERSON CENTER IS BACK OPEN as of 2:40 p.m.

⚠️ Due to plumbing issues, the Patterson Center is temporarily closed and will remain closed until further notice. ⚠️

Our other recreation facilities, the HC King Center and the Owens Multipurpose Center, will remain open during this time.

For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 580-581-3400.

04/29/2026

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We're kicking off the Aquatics Season on May 25, Memorial Day - and yes! Admission to the Lawton Aquatic Center is FREE! 🇺🇸☀️

But first, we wanted to honor and remember fallen soldiers. ❤ From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., registered participants can take part in a Memorial Lap Swim, swimming in honor of a fallen soldier.

Register here: https://forms.gle/urmUfdcxt5Axuj7A7

Start the season with a purpose 🇺🇸

04/15/2026

LOCATION CHANGE!! This has been moved to the Lawton Aquatic Center Parking Lot due to standing water at Lee West Park.

🏀⚡ THUNDER UP, LAWTON! ⚡🏀

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling into town for the Thunder UP Tour, and you won’t want to miss it!

📍 Lawton Aquatic Center Parking Lot
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• OG&E ThunderBolt fan experience trailer
o First 300 fans who make a shot on the trailer hoop, will receive a t shirt
• DJ
o Will be announcing enter-to-win prizes & playing music
• Signage with QR codes to sign up for enter-to-win
• Face painters + caricature artist
• Thunder Entertainers
• Thunder Youth Basketball coaches running drills/games on court
• Thunder Artist live painting
• Photo-op – Thunder UP Tour backdrop
• Inflatable pop-a-shot (wind dependent)
• Thunder retail trailer

Get ready for an electrifying evening packed with Thunder spirit, community fun, and unforgettable basketball vibes right here in Lawton! Bring the family, rep your Thunder gear, and come be part of this exciting stop on the tour.

This is a FREE community event, so grab your friends and neighbors and meet us at the park for a night of energy, excitement, and Thunder pride!

💙🧡 Let’s show the Thunder how Lawton brings the noise! 🧡💙

04/14/2026

LOCATION CHANGE!! This has been moved to the Lawton Aquatic Center Parking Lot due to standing water at Lee West Park.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling into town for the Thunder UP Tour, and you won’t want to miss it!

📍 Lee West Park
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Get ready for an electrifying evening packed with Thunder spirit, community fun, and unforgettable basketball vibes right here in Lawton! Bring the family, rep your Thunder gear, and come be part of this exciting stop on the tour.

This is a FREE community event, so grab your friends and neighbors and meet us at the park for a night of energy, excitement, and Thunder pride!

💙🧡 Let’s show the Thunder how Lawton brings the noise! 🧡💙