City Park, Lexington, OK
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hamquilter
N 35° 00.889 W 097° 20.042
14S E 652002 N 3875954
This lovely park area, constructed in the 1930s is still actively used by residents of Lexington and is the largest of the city's parks.
Waymark Code: WMKDDE
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2014
Views: 2
City Park is located on S.E. 1st Street, between E. Broadway and E. Catalpa. This is a long, narrow park, with a creek running through it. At the south end of the park is a lovely wood gazebo and a covered bridge. Playground equipment and a pavilion draw residents to the park for community activities.
At the north end of the park, a low, native sandstone wall has been constructed on the west, north and east sides of the park. Construction of the park, and the stone walls was a WPA project, with allocated funds of $10,908 and was completed in 1935. This property is listed in the Oklahoma Landmark Inventory database.
Project type: Park structure/building (other than lodge)
Date built or created: 1935
Location: City Park
City: Lexington
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
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