It was a stunning fall day, the air was crisp and the parking lot was totally packed. What a…read moregorgeous day to explore Robbers Cave. We brought a picnic and the fur babies and made a day of it! The only tiny complaint was the QR codes were scratched out so there was no way for people to pay for parking. A sign update is definitely needed but this was during the government shutdown so I'm sure that wasn't available. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked, trails were in excellent shape, trash cans were pretty full due to all the people but not overflowing. If you can make it on a week day it would be a lot easier to find parking. This is an Oklahoma must do!

I checked in for the annual fall festival that always falls during fall break in October. It's a…read morefabulous festival with car show, tons of food options, and great vendors to shop. They have a carnival and inflatables for kids too. But this state park itself is one of my favorites. I've been going since I was a child, and the lake is so beautiful. I love to rent a paddleboat! They have yurts to rent, putt putt golf, and a snow cone/coffee stand that has become better and better over the years. The lookout kitchen is finally open after that whole debacle with the state, but I need to go back and try it. The building is beautiful though and right in the water. We've camped here in our RV too, and the spots are spacious, quiet, and very woodsy. It's always fun to hike up to the cave too. The history of this area is so cool. The trails are great, and there are options for ability levels. I always go green or yellow. You can often find people rappelling too! Definitely give this state park a try.

I LOVE THIS PUBLIC POOL.me and my siblings go there all the time in the summer. And I had a friend…read morename Lily that works there as a lifeguard. And she saved from drowning lots of times and that's why I love Jeff Lee purple pool because they look after us

Cannonball! The pool is pretty large with a diving board and slide! It can get a bit crowded. The…read morepark is wide open with some swings and a couple seating areas. There's also a small bike rack to park at after pedaling to cool off.

This park is for the nature lover. So many different types of plants and trees to see! The other…read morehighlight is a mile long paved trail that also allows bicycles. The down side is parking. When sporting events are going on the parking is sparse.

Recently upgraded park area for children. Large layout, walking trail, outdoor workout equipment…read more Small amphitheater as well as a reflecting pond.

Big open park! With one of the best disc golf courses around, Buffalo Run! It also connects to…read morewalking trails over by the hospital. My favorite part is the pavilion. It's one of the nicest, if not the nicest pavilion in town!

Medium size park area with a large splash pad for children. Multiple areas for seating along a…read morelarge tracked marked for bikes or people.

Hunter park has become one of my favorite parks to visit in McAlester! It was such a pleasant…read moresurprise to find the L' Ouverture Alumni having a block party at the park! Great music and great fun!

Log playground! I love taking the family here. There's not as much to do but the play equipment is…read more"rustic" and geared more toward adventurous play.

It's a good skate park but it needs more stuff because it only has a 4way box a 4 stair on the edge…read morea half pipe a 5 stair on the edge along with these random walls that have almost no purpose but it does have some great 1/4 pipes no bowl tho or round rails only square but overall it's a good skatepark and I recommend if your a beginner or you just want to have some fun (and btw it has amazing concrete)

Skate or die! Growing up in the country I played Skate or Die on the NES. I so thought I could…read morebecome a professional skater but I didn't even have a piece of concrete to skate on lol It is so cool that McAlester offers this!

Medium size children's park with four slides and four swings. There is also two pavilions with a…read morekitty pool that does not look active.

Probably the nicest pocket park in the city! Couple of pavilions with bbq's. Good size playground…read more Nice little pool and bathrooms. Not really a destination park but super nice for the neighborhood! Could definitely hold get togethers here.