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    Elmer Thomas Park

    4.3 (13 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Austin J.

    So pretty. Great place e to relax and look around. They even have a playground. Lots of wildlife and it's easy to host events or activities.

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    Michael DF L.

    This park is located right off the highway with easy access in and out at a couple locations. I always like parks. I love trees in a park though, and this one is a tad barren. It's more like a prairie park. Lots of wide open land. Nice paved paths for walking or running. Nice big lake for fishing and feeding ducks. The huge playground is a nice feature. I am in awe, and jealous, of it that I never had something like that as a kid. Oh, the adventures that could have been had on it! They hold a couple festivals here during the year. The organizers have it down pat. Very enjoyable and well organized to attend. I love the International Festival with all the different food and music!! :-) The Museum of the Great Plains is located next to the park, definitely a must see to experience the history of this part of Oklahoma!

    Arpi G.

    Love coming to this park for a great run, the lake is also really nice, great sunsets. Park is clean and usually has more traffic in the evenings. Looking forward to the upcoming festivals at the park.

    New playground
    Cathy L.

    Elmer Thomas Park was one of the first places I remember when I drove into Lawton. Unfortunately, it is probably one of the nicer locations around (j/k). This is a three acre park w/ a nice, paved 1.5 mile biking/running track. This park has a big stage and hosts numerous events throughout the year. The Lawton Parks and Recreation Department refers to Elmer Thomas as, "Lawton's Prairie Oasis". It is beautiful park w/ a big lake and Prairie Dogs EVERYWHERE. Be careful walking thru the grass - you can easily break a leg stepping into one of the many Prairie Dog tunnels. There is a brand new outdoor playground, a Veterans Memorial Park, various military equipment on display and some type of softball field. Quite a bit of stuff going on for a park. I really enjoy running in this park and feel completely safe.

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    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area - Enjoying the beautiful sunset.

    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    4.0(10 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    Our stay at LETRA was a pleasure. The cabin was clean and well maintained. The setting was…read morebeautiful and peaceful. We're already working out how to come this way on future trips so we can stay again.

    We had a nice little getaway here in a medium-size cabin. The cabin was clean with beautiful rustic…read morewood craftsmanship. It had a bedroom and a loft with another bed upstairs (both beds were full size). The kitchen has a microwave and stove, but no oven. It also has a refrigerator. There is a small TV with Direct TV if there's a game or something you just can't miss. There is also decent cell service (we have AT&T) and WiFi access. The bathroom had just a shower, which isn't a big deal for many people, but something to keep in mind if you have kids that only take baths. You have to bring your own linens. This is located on base at Fort Sill, but I believe people without a military ID can access the area with a visitors pass. In addition to cabins are tent sites and RV sites. You don't have to be camping to use the beach and other amenities like the playgrounds after paying an entrance fee. The beach has a lifeguard on duty and a facility with restrooms/showers. There is a little room for improvement when it comes to maintenance. There was peeling paint on our cabin, spiderwebs in many places outside, and a piece missing on our bench on the porch. There were seagull feathers and (dog?) poop all over the beach. Two of the three playgrounds were covered with overgrown grass (but to be fair one had a sign saying it was undergoing maintenance). Overall, I thought it was a great value at $90 per night. It's nothing fancy, but our cabin was perfect for "glamping" and the area is beautiful with picturesque views of Mount Scott. It was a nice, relaxing escape and I look forward to visiting again!

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    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area
    Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

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    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park - Pizza at Urban air

    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

    2.9(25 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    This place has so much potential, but majorly lacks it all due to the poor management and uncaring…read moreattitude of its owners and its employees. You can tell this place can't afford to shut business down for any upgrades or even intense cleaning or it'll be shut down completely. CONS: - Poor cleanliness, there dust and debris building up in all the areas of the foam playground. - Battle Pit has some old, stinky foam cubes. - Majority of the equipment definitely needs to be cleaned and maintained better. - STAFF, are barely legal kids themselves trying to look over kids maybe close in their own age. (It's Lawton, so I'm sure their child-care or basic child awareness are poor). - The adult, probably the only one truly an adult, runs back and forth to the kitchen, front desk, and overwatch of the area as if SHE's they only one who knows the regulations, policy, kitchen attendances requirements, and management rules. Bc again, the staff are just barely adults themselves or barely teens. - FOOD, was poorly made, definitely just boxed frozen food and put in the microwave. NO DESIGNATED chef or kitchen staff. - Price for the attractions were ridiculous!!! Ultimate and Deluxe, such BS!!! I get height and age restrictions for taller equipment, but WHY NOT HAVE a toddler or smaller kid zone designated areas?? You clearly have the open space right by the tables. - I get being watched and controlling the traffic, but there's a reason that policies and regulations were made so it's enforced. YOU as staff have liability of watching younger, smaller kids let alone any of the kids so why have SECURITY OR FUN-SUCKING RENTI-COPS telling kids to Stop jumping in the same trampoline when that's highly unavoidable and unlikely. - Their party package! Doesn't even come with pizza!!! How the in the world is that a party package!! - No child changing station in the men's restroom. - THERES SO MUCH MORE!! PROS: - The staff will leave you alone once you get on their nerve and it'll be a show. Plus, theirs too many damn kids running around for them to care for it all. I can go so much more for CONS of Thai place, but it'll just be sounding more of an insult by then. Don't waste your money here, go to Chuck E. Cheese. More for your buck. I'm sure it's not all the owners or staffs fault, but you're running the establishments. Do something about it.

    We had such a great time!! Val made check in so easy. She's such a cutie! We played for a couple…read morehours and had a blast.

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    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park - Birthday celebration for my daughter.

    Birthday celebration for my daughter.

    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

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    Medicine Park City Hall - Waterfalls, swim at your own risk.

    Medicine Park City Hall

    2.5(2 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    What a beautiful little town, we strolled the river bed and shops. Great photo opportunity as well…read more Friendly folks somewhat. The olive oil shop was nice great prices and friendly staff, there was a canibus fair there had to purchase 57 dollar ticket. We had our parents so we were unable to join the group. Looks love great spot for a weekend trip, very family friendly and tbe river water play area looked so inviting no pic thou as families were enjoying themselves

    i interviewed for an accounting job in Medicine Park, the Mayor Chas Callich let me walk into an…read moreinterview knowing i was going to be arrested. backstory: i was arrested in 1988, i thought i had that take care of but apparently i still owed $40 on that fine. in 1989, a bench warrant was issued for me, i had no idea about this. i thought it was all taken care of. flash forward, i applied for the accounting position at medicine park. Chas Callich called me on the phone and asked me to interview for the position. i show up at the agreed upon time only to be met by a police officer that told me i was under arrest for that warrant from 1989, keep in mind this was 2014. Chas let me show up knowing full well i was going to be arrested for something that happened 25 years earlier, over $40. when i asked him about what was going on, he said "there was nothing i could do" um, yes, you could have told me there was a warrant out for me and $40 bucks would have taken care of that. apparently, this is how things are done in Medicine Park.

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    Santa's shop

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    Duck pulling a sleigh

    Medicine Park City Hall - Duck pulling a sleigh

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    Elmer Thomas Park - parks - Updated August 2026

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