McAlester Parks and Recreation

McAlester Parks and Recreation Welcome to the official page of McAlester Parks and Recreation!

Discover the parks, programs, events and outdoor spaces that make McAlester a great place to live and play.

If you've been to Mullen Park recently, you've already seen — and probably used — many of the improvements.That's becaus...
09/15/2026

If you've been to Mullen Park recently, you've already seen — and probably used — many of the improvements.

That's because Mullen Park wasn't transformed overnight.

The project came together piece by piece.

🌳 New trees and expanded shade
💦 Splash pad improvements
🛝 Playground improvements
📚 StoryWalk features
🚻 Restroom improvements
🏡 Pavilion improvements
💧 Irrigation improvements
🌿 Landscaping and beautification

Some pieces have been serving families while work continued on others.

The Sept. 22 ribbon cutting isn't about opening a park that has been closed. It's about celebrating the completion of the larger vision and recognizing everyone who helped make it possible.

One week to go.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22
🕚 11 a.m.
📍 Mullen Park

Long before today's splash pad, playground and StoryWalk, the name Mullen was already connected to McAlester's history.W...
09/12/2026

Long before today's splash pad, playground and StoryWalk, the name Mullen was already connected to McAlester's history.

William P. Mullen was a local businessman and owner of the Mullen Coal Company during an era when coal helped shape the economy, neighborhoods and identity of the McAlester area.

Today, William P. Mullen Park carries that name into a very different chapter of McAlester's story — one centered on recreation, families and community.

On Sept. 22, we'll celebrate the newest chapter.

📅 Mullen Park Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m.

09/11/2026

On September 11, we pause as a nation to remember the lives lost, the courage shown by first responders and the sacrifices made in service to others.

Here in McAlester, the Heroes Memorial at Will Rogers Park provides a place to reflect on that spirit of service and sacrifice while honoring local heroes who gave their lives serving our country and community.

As we observe Patriot Day, we invite you to take a moment to remember those lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the fallen McAlester heroes whose names and stories are preserved at the memorial.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

After a few schedule changes, we're ready to make it official.

Join us at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Mullen Park as we celebrate the completion of one of McAlester's largest recent neighborhood park improvement projects.

The approximately $650,000 transformation brought together new and improved amenities, more shade, new trees, the StoryWalk and partnerships from across the community.

We'll celebrate by planting a final tree, unveiling the final StoryWalk piece and cutting the ribbon on the completed project.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22
🕚 11 a.m.
📍 Mullen Park, A Street and Springer Avenue

The pieces are in place. Now it's time to celebrate.

🤝 Projects like this take a community.The transformation of Mullen Park has brought together City employees, community o...
09/01/2026

🤝 Projects like this take a community.

The transformation of Mullen Park has brought together City employees, community organizations, volunteers and partners with a shared goal: creating a better place for McAlester families.

From major park improvements to the “Shade and Story” enhancements featuring native trees, irrigation and Story Walk features, a lot of work has gone into bringing the project to this point.

On Sept. 22, we get to celebrate everyone who helped make it possible.

🌳 “The Final Piece” Ribbon Cutting & Dedication
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22
⏰ 11 a.m.
📍 Mullen Park Pavilion

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in investing in Mullen Park and our community.

📈 We're also getting closer to our goal of 4,000 followers!

Help us get there before the ribbon is cut:

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Every playground, bench, tree, trail, ballfield and splash pad represents an investment in our community.When equipment ...
08/27/2026

Every playground, bench, tree, trail, ballfield and splash pad represents an investment in our community.

When equipment is damaged or vandalized, Parks crews spend valuable time making repairs instead of completing new improvements or routine maintenance throughout the park system.

Treating park amenities with care helps us make the most of every taxpayer dollar.

08/26/2026

🐾 Today is National Dog Day, and we’re celebrating the pups who make our parks a little more fun!

Central Bark Dog Park gives dogs a place to run and play with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, water, covered pavilions, waste stations and more.

We also had a little help showing you around from Indy! 🐶

Take a look around Central Bark in our latest video — and remember to help keep the park enjoyable for everyone by following the posted rules and cleaning up after your pup.

📍 B Street & West Seneca

🌱 50 new reasons to enjoy the shade at Mullen Park.One of the highlights of the park transformation is “Shade and Story:...
08/25/2026

🌱 50 new reasons to enjoy the shade at Mullen Park.

One of the highlights of the park transformation is “Shade and Story: Transforming Mullen Park,” which adds another layer to the improvements already underway.

The project features:

🌳 50 Oklahoma native trees
💧 Irrigation improvements
📚 Story Walk features
🤝 Volunteer and community partnerships

As those trees grow, they'll provide more shade and help create a greener, more inviting park for generations of McAlester families.

And there’s still one final tree to plant.

Join us Sept. 22 as we celebrate the transformation and symbolically complete the project during “The Final Piece” Ribbon Cutting & Dedication.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22
⏰ 11 a.m.
📍 Mullen Park Pavilion

🌳 50 new trees. 4,000 followers. One big celebration.

Help us Grow to 4K by Sept. 22!

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08/24/2026

Every park has a story.

Will Rogers Park has served generations of McAlester families, but its history stretches back even further than many people realize.

We're researching some fascinating chapters of the property's past and can't wait to share them with you soon—including what occupied this site before it became one of McAlester's most beloved parks.

Stay tuned... we think you'll enjoy this piece of McAlester history.

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801 N 9th Street
McAlester, OK
74501

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