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McAlester, Oklahoma

Chadick Park, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club includes playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables and a supervised wading pool.

The Pioneer Coal Miner's Memorial, the Wall of Memories, War Memorial, Carl Albert Statue, and God's Little Angels Memorial (Oklahoma City bombing victims), all located on the grounds of Chadick Park, remind us of the past as we strive toward the future.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pioneer Coal Miner Memorial

Surrounded by gardens, a life-sized bronze statue pays tribute to the thousands of coal miners who worked the mines and lost their lives. The Coal Miners Memorial Plaza documents the impact of the coal mining industry in early Pittsburg County on the Coal miners Wall of Memories with more than 1

McAlester, OK Memorials

J. I. Stipe Recreational Center

The J.I. Stipe Recreational Center features separate exercise rooms for men and women each with equipment, showers, lockers and saunas. There is a racquetball court and basketball court as well as swimming pool. The Senior Citizens Center facilities included cafeteria, kitchen, and game room.

McAlester, OK Recreation

Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum

The Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum is the state's only museum detailing the history of Oklahoma's prison system. Exhibits include an actual ball and chain, "Ol Sparky," Oklahoma's electric chair, items owned by prisoners, and numerous historical photos.

McAlester, OK Museums

Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

The largest Masonic temple in the state houses a library/museum, a costume room, and a 1930 Kimball organ with over 3,100

McAlester, OK Historic Buildings

Pittsburg Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

Along with a display of early coal mining tools, the Historical Society contains a genealogical library and is available for research purposes. Numerous historical exhibits are featured including information and artifacts pertaining to Native American culture. The 1903 building is a

McAlester, OK Museums

Things to do near McAlester, OK

McCurtain County Soccer Club

The McCurtain County Soccer Club is a non-profit youth soccer association for young people in and around McCurtain County Okl...

Spaulding-Olive House

Also referred to as the Magnolia Mansion, this colonial mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....

Cavanal Worlds Highest Hill

Cavanal Hill is the world's highest hill 1999ft above sea level (a mountain is 2000 ft). Drive to the top and enjoy the new p...

McAlester Building Foundation

The McAlester Building Foundation, in the old McAlester High School building, contains the Coal Miners Museum and several roo...