Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation Director

 (Position Vacant as of March 1, 2023)

The Parks and Recreation Department understands that quality of life is vital to the residents of Wilburton.  The numerous facilities and recreational programs provided by the Parks and Recreation Department contribute directly to the health and well-being of the entire community.

The Department is a dynamic organization that constantly responds to change, develops new programs, adds and upgrades facilities and continues its efforts to preserve greenspace.

Wilburton Park & Recreation (P&R)  Department has announced FREE Swimming Lessons for children ages 2 years old and up. Thanks to Eastern Oklahoma State College, lessons will take place in the EOSC indoor pool.  The instructor and all lifeguards are certified.  

TODDLER CLASSES for ages 2 – 6 years will be held May 22, 23, 24, & 25.  Children MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.  The 2-3 years old class will be from 1:00pm to 1:30pm; 4-year old class will be from 1:30pm to 2:00pm; the 5-year old class from 2:00 to 2:30pm; The 6-year old class from 2:30 to 3:00pm.  NOTE: A parent or responsible adult must accompany each child in the pool for “Toddler” classes. A certificate will be awarded May 25th at the end of each class.  NOTE:  Parents are invited to attend.  Class times are subject to change depending on the number of children who register in each class.     

YOUTH CLASSES for ages 7 and older will be held May 22 - 25 and May 30 -  June 2nd.  Class times for ages 7 & 8 years old INEXPERIENCED swimmers will be 3:00 to 3:30pm. Class time for EXPERIENCED swimmers ages 7 & 8 years old will be 3:30 to 4:00pm. 9 years old and older Inexperienced swimmers’ class will be 4:00 to 4:30pm. Experienced swimmers 9 years old and older will be taught 4:30 to 5:00pm.   A certificate will be awarded on June 2 at the end of each class. Again, Class times are subject to change depending on the number of children who register in each class.        

Registration forms are available at City Hall. Due to limited class sizes, we would recommend signing up early so we will know how many classes we need to have.  Class sizes are determined by the American Red Cross regulations. To find out further information, please call the Wilburton City Hall at 918-465-5361.  They will answer any questions you may have.  The Instructor will be Jennie Skimbo and lifeguards will be there for all lessons.          SWIMMING LESSONS HELP TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE!!

NOTE:  Use "lori.chrestman@cityofwilburton.com" as email address to return downloaded Registration Forms.

Download Swimming Lesson Registration Form