General renovations and improvements to state parks will be occurring soon.
The renovations to existing state park cabins and lodges will be taking place with some beginning as early as this fall.
Interiors and exteriors of the cabins, along with interiors of the lodges, are just a few areas included on the renovations list.
Fort Cobb State Park has something new in the form of six cabins. Those cabins used to be known as Kodiak Pines, which were owned by a private vendor. But they recently were purchased by the park. They are now open and available for booking at TravelOK.com.
Two of the cabins are duplexes that each sleep up to four, with a king-size bed and futon. The other four cabins sleep six and include a king-size bed, bunk beds and a futon. You will find a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and oven, but no dishes or silverware are provided. Linens and towels are provided, however. The cabins are located in a grove of pine trees so it’s quite beautiful, embracing the peaceful surroundings, and since they are tucked away, you will have privacy. (Oklahoman)
Fort Cobb State Park has over 300 RV sites and tent camping sites, too, but the cabins provide a greater opportunity for families to experience the park.Another destination recently received a new addition, and it is making a rather big splash.
Greenleaf State Park has a new splash pad. To no one’s surprise with our Oklahoma heat wave of late, the splash pad has become a very popular location. It opened June 3 and covers over 10,000 square feet inside a fenced area. Some of the different elements in the pad include one large slide, one small slide and one area that looks like an outline of a boat with six sprinkler features. Also located in the pad are two palm trees sprinklers, 10 other sprinkler features outside the slide and boat area, then about a dozen sprinklers shooting up from the pad itself. Like an octopus with watery tentacles, the result on a hot day is refreshing and literally very cool.The popularity of the splash pad was obvious from the first day.
“We had approximately 115 visitors the first Saturday we were open,” said Waylie Petit, Greenleaf State Park manager. “People just love it. It’s a really nice place to go and we are kind of out in the country here. So, our local people have really supported us, as well. ”Even some adults go down the slides,” he said.
The cost is $6 per person, but admission for babies 1 year old and under is free. Monthly specials may be offered. Tickets can be purchased at the park office. Patrons receive an armband after purchase, which is needed to enter the gate.
Restrictions include no cut-off jeans or bling on pockets as they will scratch the slide surfaces. Outside food or drinks are not allowed inside the fenced area, but a vending machine, with a price list, is located in the concession area. You can bring lawn chairs and set up outside the fence if you would like.
If you are planning a trip to a state park soon, you may want to give those cabins at Fort Cobb a try or stop by Greenleaf State Park with the family and cool off at their new splash pad.
Dino Lalli is the producer, co-host and one of the reporters for the travel program "Discover Oklahoma."
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