Chadick Park, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club includes playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables and a supervised wading pool.
The Pioneer Coal Miner's Memorial, the Wall of Memories, War Memorial, Carl Albert Statue, and God's Little Angels Memorial (Oklahoma City bombing victims), all located on the grounds of Chadick Park, remind us of the past as we strive toward the future.
Surrounded by gardens, a life-sized bronze statue pays tribute to the thousands of coal miners who worked the mines and lost their lives. The Coal Miners Memorial Plaza documents the impact of the coal mining industry in early Pittsburg County on the Coal miners Wall of Memories with more than 1
McAlester, OK MemorialsThe J.I. Stipe Recreational Center features separate exercise rooms for men and women each with equipment, showers, lockers and saunas. There is a racquetball court and basketball court as well as swimming pool. The Senior Citizens Center facilities included cafeteria, kitchen, and game room.
McAlester, OK RecreationAlong with a display of early coal mining tools, the Historical Society contains a genealogical library and is available for research purposes. Numerous historical exhibits are featured including information and artifacts pertaining to Native American culture. The 1903 building is a
McAlester, OK MuseumsThe Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum is the state's only museum detailing the history of Oklahoma's prison system. Exhibits include an actual ball and chain, "Ol Sparky," Oklahoma's electric chair, items owned by prisoners, and numerous historical photos.
McAlester, OK MuseumsWith 1,220 scenic acres to enjoy and explore, Lake Wister State Park offers 15 lakeview or parkview cabins open 7 days a wee...
History buffs will enjoy this museum. ...