Area Parks and Recreation

Griffin Community Park
Corner of Robinson St. and 12th Avenue NE
(lighted softball, baseball, football, soccer fields and concessions available)

Reaves Park
Corner of South Jenkins Ave. and Timberdell Rd.
(lighted softball and baseball fields, open and covered picnic areas, playground equipment, tennis courts, concessions available)

Abe Andrews Park
17.2 acres, corner of Daws St. and Front St.
(open and sheltered picnic areas, amphitheater, playground equipment, tennis courts, ball diamond, wading pools)

Lions Park
5.1 acres, corner of Flood Ave. and Symmes St.
Home to the annual Mid-Summer Nights Fair.
(open and covered picnic
areas, playground equipment, tennis courts, lighted ball field, wading pool)

Norman Lions Northeast
35 acres, Northcliff Ave.
(18-hole disc golf course, adult and youth fishing, open and covered picnic areas, playground equipment)

Westwood Park
137 acres, Robinson St. and 24th Avenue NW
(municipal swimming pool, water slide, golf course, tennis courts, picnic areas, playground equipment, shelter)

Neighborhood Parks
Norman has more than 35 additional community parks and recreation centers.

The Jacobson House Native American Cultural Center

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique architectural style and its historic association with Native American fine art and culture, the Jacobson House is located in the former residence of Oscar B. Jacobson built in 1917. The center was opened in 1987

Norman, OK Arts

The Moore-Lindsay House Historical Museum

This gracious Queen Anne style house, built in 1900, was purchased by the city of Norman in 1971. Focusing on the history of Cleveland County from the Land Run of 1889 to Statehood in 1907, the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Norman, OK Museums

Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art

Norman, OK Museums

Western History Collection

The University of Oklahoma's Western History Collections is one of the largest and most complete assemblages of materials on the American West. 65,000

Norman, OK Museums

Oklahoma University

OU ranks No. 1 per capita in the nation among all comprehensive public universities in National Merit Scholars. This year, one out of every 15 freshmen entering OU direct from high school is a National Scholar. The 1999-00 freshmen class includes 10 National Scholars, including 134

Norman, OK Colleges

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Jacobson House Native American Cultural Center

The Moore-Lindsay House Historical Museum

Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art

Western History Collection

Oklahoma University

Things to do Recreation near Norman, OK

Lake McMurty

Okemah Lake

Boomer Lake

Meeker Lake

Wilderness Center