Jim Thorpe Park - Yale, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 36° 07.021 W 096° 41.212
14S E 708186 N 3999405
Jim Thorpe Park was a WPA Project in 1935.
Waymark Code: WMZT1Q
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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Jim Thorpe Park is located off Highway 51 on the east side of Yale. It was primarily a landscaping project. Drives bisect the park in both directions. Today, it is an active area, however, most of the recreational venues post-date the WPA.

Evidence of the WPA work can be seen on the west side of the park. Just north of the swimming pool is a picnic area. The tables and benches are made of concrete and small rocks, with concrete tops. To the northwest of this is an area which contains three small picnic tables and two rock fire pits, similarly built. Some low retaining walls and stone steps are also evident.

This WPA work was done in 1935 with an appropriation of $42,000.

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Project type: Park structure/building (other than lodge)

Date built or created: 1935

Location: Jim Thorpe Park

City: Yale, OK

Condition: In need of renovation/repair

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