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Stillwater Recreation Includes Fishing, Motocross, Golf, Parks, More
From boating to riding dirt bikes, there is plenty of full-throttle fun to be had in Stillwater. The vibrant recreation scene includes fishing, motocross racing, golfing and activities especially for seniors.
Lakes and Water Recreation
Stillwater may not be widely known as a fisherman’s paradise, but don’t count on local anglers to get the word out — they want to keep a good thing to themselves.
Boomer, McMurtry and Carl Blackwell lakes draw fishermen... Read More »
Stillwater, OK Courses Keep Golfers on Their Tees
The Stillwater club scene is in full swing these days with five nice golf courses located within the city itself, plus two others in neighboring communities. Here is some background and interesting points:
Karsten Creek Golf Club
Renowned golf course designer Tom Fazio put this 18-hole layout together and in 1994 it was named “Best New Course in the U.S.” by Golf Digest. Today, Karsten Creek is a public venue and is home to the Oklahoma State men's and women's golf programs.... Read More »
Football Fans Love OSU's Boone Pickens Stadium
Building a strong college sports tradition takes passion, experience, and sometimes, brick and mortar.
That's the case in Stillwater, where Oklahoma State University Cowboy football inspires excitement and loyalty and creates a sea of orange and black on game days.
A long-time fixture in the Big 12 Conference’s South Division, OSU’s 48 team national titles puts it behind only Stanford, USC and UCLA on the all-time title list. From football to soccer, baseball to golf, OSU sports represent a... Read More »
Stillwater Pet Owners Close To Many Vets, Supplies and More
Residents with dogs, cats, horses and exotic pets alike have many resources to keep their animals healthy, even pampered, in Stillwater. For pet food and other supplies, many shop at the local Petco on North Perkins Road, which also offers vaccinations, full-service grooming and dog training. There are several veterinary offices from which to choose, ranging from full-service offices for all types of pets, such as Baker Animal Clinic, to specialists such as The Cat Clinic of Stillwater, to... Read More »
Stillwater's Fitness Scene Runs Strong
A spring morning in Stillwater saw both a 5-year-old girl and a woman in her mid-80s behind a walker both take to the running track – just two of the nearly 1,200 runners and walkers who participated in the annual Remember the 10 Run at Oklahoma State University.
The wide age range isn’t unusual for a race in a community that encourages everyone to get out and get moving – and gives them plenty of opportunities. From fun runs to full marathons, Stillwater residents of all skill levels have many... Read More »
Stillwater Lakes Include McMurtry, Carl Blackwell, Boomer
If your image of Oklahoma is tied to John Steinbeck and the legendary dust bowl, think again. Here, still waters run deep and wide.
“A large part of the state is heavily forested, with lots of lakes,” says John McClenny, director of parks and recreation for the city of Stillwater. “Three of ours are quite nice.”
Stillwater has three prominent lakes: Lake McMurtry, Lake Carl Blackwell and Boomer Lake.
Lake McMurtry
Lake McMurtry is the crown jewel, offering fishing, boating, skiing and other... Read More »
Activity Center Engages Stillwater Seniors
From board games to video games, plenty of fun happenings are on the roster at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center.
Any citizen aged 55 and older is welcome to use the spacious facility for free. The center on East 12th Street has been open for more than 30 years and underwent extensive renovation in 2006. It’s open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
“We offer the usual activities such as ceramic classes, card playing and exercise courses... Read More »
Stillwater Emerges as Extreme Sports Destination
K.C. Andrews remembers zipping around his backyard on a dirt bike almost before he learned how to walk.
Twenty years later, when Andrews had the unexpected chance to snap up a 60-acre Stillwater property full of rugged hills and classic Oklahoma red dirt, he knew exactly what to do with it.
Today, the property is home to Area 51 Motocross Park, which attracts thousands of visitors from Stillwater and beyond each year who are passionate about the growing sport of motocross racing and... Read More »
