The Outdoor Classroom is a fun educational area built to teach adults and children alike about the environment and how to control flooding. There will also be several different stations such as a butterfly garden, animal footprint identification, native tree identification, gazebo and wildflower area. The local USDA/NRCS is heading the Outdoor Classroom project under the direction of the Community Improvement Association.
The Outdoor Classroom is a part of the Recreational Complex built and operated by the Okemah Community Improvement Association (CIA). The CIA was formed by a group of concerned citizens after a 1995 survey revealed numerous community needs.