Altus Parks + Recreation

Altus Parks + Recreation The City of Altus Parks & Recreation Department invites you to explore Altus! Adventure & Discovery Awaits!

The American Spirit Festival is June 26-28, 2026! 🇺🇸Three days of:🚤 Jet Ski Racing🎇 Fireworks✨ Drone Show🌭 Contests🎸 Liv...
06/01/2026

The American Spirit Festival is June 26-28, 2026! 🇺🇸

Three days of:
🚤 Jet Ski Racing
🎇 Fireworks
✨ Drone Show
🌭 Contests
🎸 Live Music
🎧 Foam Party
🏖️ Family Fun

And we're celebrating America's 250th Birthday in a BIG way! 🎉

Stay tuned for the official schedule and event details.

🌭 FRANKS & FREEDOM HOT DOG EATING CONTEST 🇺🇸🌭Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned champion?Join us for an evenin...
05/29/2026

🌭 FRANKS & FREEDOM HOT DOG EATING CONTEST 🇺🇸🌭

Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned champion?
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fierce competition!

🔥 $20 Entry Fee
🏆 Competitive Payout
📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ Check-In: 4:45 PM
🌭 Eating Starts at 5:00 PM

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3RBhp5D

Bring your appetite and your game face!
Tag your friends and come celebrate summer with us.

🌟🇺🇸 STARS, STRIPES & SANDCASTLES IS BACK! 🏖️⭐Grab your buckets and shovels and join us for an evening of family fun, cre...
05/29/2026

🌟🇺🇸 STARS, STRIPES & SANDCASTLES IS BACK! 🏖️⭐

Grab your buckets and shovels and join us for an evening of family fun, creativity, and community spirit at this year’s Stars, Stripes & Sandcastles event!

📅 June 26th
📍 Check-In: 4:00 PM
🏰 Sandcastle Building: 5:00–7:00 PM
🏆 Awards immediately following

✨ FREE TO ENTER!

Whether you're building a masterpiece or just making memories, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

🔗 Sign up today: http://bit.ly/4nREWvh

☎️ Questions? Call 580-481-2265

05/28/2026

For tonights Softball tournament, we have already contacted coached but the field assignments are:

* Field 2: 6U
* Field 3: 8U & 10U
* Field 9: 12U

05/27/2026

🎆 Get ready for the BIGGEST American Spirit Festival yet! 🎆🇺🇸

Join us June 26–28, 2026 as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a weekend packed full of family fun, live entertainment, incredible food contests, and THREE days of Jet Ski Racing! 🌊🏁

🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT KICKS OFF THE FUN 🔥
• Sandcastle Building Contest 🏖️
• Pie Eating Contest 🥧
• Foam Party 💦
• Live DJ 🎶
• AND for the FIRST TIME EVER… a Friday Night Fireworks Show + Drone Show! 🎇🚁

☀️ SATURDAY IS LOADED WITH ACTION ☀️
• Jet Ski Racing All Day 🌊
• Cardboard Boat Regatta 🚣
• Freestyle Jet Ski Shows 🤯
• Hot Dog Eating Contest 🌭
• Local Acoustic Artists 🎸
• Downtown Fever Performing Live 🎤
• PLUS one of the LARGEST fireworks shows in Southwest Oklahoma to close out the night! 🎆🇺🇸

🏁 SUNDAY 🏁
Come back for even MORE Jet Ski Racing action!

Bring the whole family and help us celebrate 250 years of America with an unforgettable weekend at the 2026 American Spirit Festival! 🇺🇸❤️💙

This Memorial Day, Altus Parks + Recreation honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Altus Parks + Recreation honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

The Second Annual Citywide Garage Sale Weekend will be here before we know it! 🛍️🏡📅 June 12th–14thStart cleaning out tho...
05/24/2026

The Second Annual Citywide Garage Sale Weekend will be here before we know it! 🛍️🏡

📅 June 12th–14th

Start cleaning out those closets, garages, and storage rooms now because this citywide event is right around the corner!

✅ NO garage sale permit fees that weekend
✅ Register with the Utilities Department
✅ Official garage sale locations will be listed on AltusOK.gov

Whether you’re hunting for treasures or hosting your own sale, you won’t want to miss it!

💦 TODAY’S THE DAY! 💦The Altus Splash Pad officially opens today at 10:30 AM, and we are ready to kick off summer fun! ☀️...
05/22/2026

💦 TODAY’S THE DAY! 💦

The Altus Splash Pad officially opens today at 10:30 AM, and we are ready to kick off summer fun! ☀️Bring the kids out to cool off, play, and enjoy a great day at the park.

🌭 The Salvation Army will be handing out FREE hotdogs and water while supplies last.
🍋 El Limon will also be on site selling fresh lemonade!

📍 601 E Katy Drive (next to City Gym)

Grab your sunscreen, bring your friends, and come make a splash with us this summer! 💧😎

05/21/2026

⚠️ GAME UPDATE ⚠️

Due to lightning in the area and water standing on fields, all tournament games will be rescheduled for a later date.

Coaches are being contacted now to share this information to their teams.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize player and spectator safety.

05/21/2026

🏊‍♀️ In Person Swim Lesson Registration are Almost Here! 🌊

📍 In-person registration for swim lessons will be held at the Linda Wiginton Aquatic Center on:

🗓 May 26 & May 28
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Whether your child is just starting out or ready to improve their skills, our swim lessons are a great way to stay active and safe in the water this summer! ☀️🐠

Don’t miss your chance to sign up, spots fill quickly!

Address

601 E. Katy Drive
Altus, OK
73521

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15804812265

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Altus Parks + Recreation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Altus Parks + Recreation:

Shortcuts

Share

Category