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Lakes Getaway
Muskogee is surrounded by five sparkling lakes that offer a wide variety of summer outdoor activities. Fishing, boating, skiing, swimming, hunting, hiking, camping, even scuba diving can all be enjoyed at area lakes. From sparkling clear Tenkiller Lake in the Cookson Hills to the “gentle giant” Lake Eufaula where fishing is excellent, Muskogee area lakes offer something for every outdoor enthusiast.
River Country Family Water Park
You don’t have to travel far for a day at the beach; just head over to River Country Family Water Park. The water park is perfect for cooling off on a hot day or having some serious summer fun. With water slides, river rides, and beaches, you can play beach volleyball, ride down one of several waterslides into the pools below, take a relaxing tube trip down a lazy river or even climb the challenging 20 foot rock wall. A great diversion on a sunny day, River Country Family Water Park is fun for the whole family.
Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Adults $6, Children 3-15 $5, Children 2 & under Free
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Symphony in the Park
Honor Heights Park is the perfect setting for an evening of music. Each summer, residents and visitors alike congregate amongst the flowers and trees for Symphony in the Park, a celebration of music, beauty and community. Bring a picnic to enjoy as one of Oklahoma’s most stunning parks comes alive with music and fireworks.
Location: Honor Heights Park
Date: June 14, 2008, 7:oo pm
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Love-Hatbox Sports Complex
The Love-Hatbox Sports Complex is a 60-acre site that was formerly an historic airport. The newly expanded and developed complex is home to 10 lighted baseball fields, 8 lighted softball fields, 2 lighted football fields, 13 soccer fields, an outdoor skate park, batters box and a 3.1-mile multi-purpose activity trail. Numerous sports leagues and tournaments take place at the complex for both adults and children including softball, baseball, soccer, football and more. Individuals can use the facilities as well, and even host birthday parties and other events at the Batters Box, located in a historic airplane hanger.
Location: 34th Street and Arline Street, Muskogee
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Outlaw Motor Speedway
Just a few minutes south of Muskogee on Highway 69 is Outlaw Motor Speedway. Excitement is high and speed is the name of the game as stock cars zip around the ½ mile dirt track. Cheer for your favorite car from the stands, or see pit crews in action up close in the pits. Indoor concessions, a pro shop and professional sound system make this state of the art facility a great evening of entertainment. A night of action and thrills is in store when you go to the races – where speeding is legal!
Location: 8 miles south of Muskogee, 8100 Wainwright Road, Oktaha
Admission: Adults $10, Senior Citizens $5, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under is free
Dusk ‘Til Dawn Blues Festival
If you want to experience great blues music in a down home authentic setting, then this Blues Festival is for you. Held annually around Labor Day for the past 17 years in the historically black town of Rentiesville, the Blues Festival brings dozens of bands to the stage. The Down Home Blues Club, site of the weekend event, was founded by the late blues legend D.C. Minner whose lifelong goal was to encourage and train blues musicians. Many return to Rentiesville year after year to be a part of the Blues Festival. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and sit under the stars for the non-stop performances. Food vendors and kids’ activities are a part of the festive event.
Down Home Blues Club, 701 DC Minner St., Rentiesville, (918) 473-2411
