Recreation
category : Recreation
Deer and Small Game - Deer and small game are found in woods, fields, and forests in the Westville area. Hunting by permit in the Cookson Hills Game Refuge near Lake Tenkiller - turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel, elk, and deer.
Stream Fishing - Stream fishing offers exciting recreation as the Illinois River, Baron Fork Creek and other small streams contain brown bass, bream, perch, catfish, and even trout.
Lakes - Bod Kidd Lake, located 9 miles east of Westville near Prairie Grove, Arkansas, developed by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, has become one of the area's most popular small lakes.
Lake Tenkiller - 35 miles southwest of Westville
Beaver Lake - 40 miles from Westville near Rogers, Arkansas
Grand Lake - 40 miles from Westville near Grove.
All are favorable for boating, fishing, and water recreation.
Float Trips - Float trips on the Illinois River begin 8 miles northwest of Westville and extend past Tahlequah, 30 miles to the west.
Rodeos - Westville - IPRA/ACRA Sanctioned
Stilwell - IPRA/ACRA Sanctioned
Hampton Indoor Arena - IPRA Sanctioned. Held various times throughout the year.
Lincoln, AR - IRA Sanctioned.
Siloam Springs, AR - Sanctioned by the IPRA.
Golf - Courses and driving ranges located in Siloam Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Tahlequah.
Tennis Court - John Crittenden Tennis Courts located at the north end of Westville Public Schools offers 2 lighted tennis courts for family fun and enjoyment.
Swimming Pool - Westville is host to one of the few municipal swimming pools in the area. The pool is located on Buffington Road and open every summer.
Ball Parks - Baldor Ball Park offers multiple baseball/softball fields. Teams of all ages play ball at Baldor Park. Little League, High School, and Adult games are conducted all spring and summer. Located on Cemetery Road.
City Park - Westville City Park located on Buffington Road has a variety of facilities to offer. The park is the location of a new lighted asphalted walking track.
Camps - Camping for families is available in many different areas. Several private children's summer camps and religious camps in the immediate area.
5-K Runs - Westville hosts the Golden Eagle 5-K Run each year. Several area runs are held throughout the year.
City Library - John F. Henderson Library is open to the public six days a seek and has the latest technology to entertain the most inquisitive minds.
Community Activities - Westville offers many community activities for the residents of the area. Festivals and parades held throughout the year. Family Fun and entertainment is always a priority in the Westville community.
Come visit us in Westville, Oklahoma