Way Park - Drumright, OK - WPA Projects on Waymarking.com

Way Park is located on the north side of Broadway about a block west of the downtown area. This is a two-block area, constructed in 1935 by the WPA. The coordinates above are at the rock entrance arch on the south side, although to reach the north side of the park, you would need to walk through the foliage, over a creek, over rough terrain. To reach the north side of the park more easily, go north two blocks on Morrow to N35 59.412 W36.183. The park is named for Fred Way, a civic leader in the early 1930's.

On the south side of the park at the coordinates shown above, a rock arch with a large wood beam naming the park, was constructed by the WPA. Near the center of the park is a two-story rock amphitheater which was the focal point of local entertainment during the difficult days of the Great Depression, and beyond. The amphitheater still stands, but is no longer used and the seating on the hill has been removed. On the north edge of the park is a very large gazebo. The low walls are rock, and the wood roof is supported by metal poles.

In town, at 138 E. Broadway is a nice mural showing the amphitheater as it was used in the past, with hundreds of Drumright citizens enjoying the show. (See photo gallery).

Project type: Park structure/building (other than lodge) Date built or created: 1935-36 Location: Way Park City: Drumright Condition: In need of renovation/repair Website for additional information: [Web Link]

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