Redbud Park - Marlow, OK
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N 34° 38.900 W 097° 57.060
14S E 596132 N 3834546
Redbud Park has it all: History, Walking Tour, Horseshoes, Playground, Picnicking.
Waymark Code: WMBA4T
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2011
Views: 1
At Main and Elm Street east of the downtown area, Redbud Park is a beautiful park, enjoyed by local residents, as well as visitors who come to see its history and enjoy its events. As you enter, on your left you will see a large red granite monument documenting the story of the five famous Marlow Brothers, sons of Dr. Williamson Marlow, a founder of the town.
There are also signs describing the history of the Chisholm Trail on which you are standing, and the amazing discovery of the Marlow Brothers Hideout cave, just recently discovered in 2004 along the banks of Wildhorse Creek. The cave is on the park grounds, and can be viewed by appointment.
This is a park comprising ten city blocks. Enjoy its half-mile Creekwalk featuring a walking trail, exhibit buildings with rotating displays, decorative lighting and landscaping, which documents various pieces of local history. The park is open 24/7 and provides a pavilion with picnic facilities.
The park also contains the Oklahoma Horseshoe Pitching Association Sanctioned Competitive Courts which are open and available to the public. These courts are the site of the Bedlam Challenge tournament in October.
Redbud Park is the site of numerous town events throughout the year. After the 4th of July parade downtown, the park is the venue for a full day of activities including arts and crafts, games booths, rides, and foods of all kinds. The holiday is rounded out with a large fireworks display at night.
The park is also the location for the town-wide Easter Egg hunt, and a nice Christmas parade in early December. There is a 13,000 square foot Western-themed children's playground called The Hideout.
While you are here, be sure to see Redbud Chapel, a church built in 1904 which was moved to Redbud Park in 1997. While in town, visit the Marlow Area Museum on Main Street and stop for a meal at Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant in downtown.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
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Hours of Operation:
Park is open 24/7
Admission Prices:
No admission
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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