GCTC29 Doe Doe Park (Traditional Cache) in Oklahoma, United States created by Oklee

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GCTC29 ▼

A cache by Oklee Message this owner

Hidden : 2/7/2006

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Doe Doe Park was the fun place to go in Lawton for many years.

Opening in 1945, Doe Doe offered a large swimming pool, a wooden skating rink, train rides, kiddie rides, a zoo, and concessions. The swimming fee was a quarter plus a dime to rent a basket to store your clothes. You were issued a large safety pin with your basket number. You had to swim across the middle of the pool for the life guard before you were allowed to enter the deep water or go off the diving boards on the tower or the high dive. The swimmers provided entertainment for the customers in the café with its large picture window. The speakers blasted rock and roll music to the delight of the teenagers who would dance on the grassy areas.

The park was the subject of civil rights demonstrations in the 60’s and 70’s due to its “whites-only” stance. Eventually the park was open to all people but closed in 1985. It sat dormant until 1999 when most of the structures were dismantled, the pool was filled in and the grounds were leveled. The pavilion and picnic area has been restored by a religious ministry and renamed “The Bridge”. The park is now being used for Christian music concerts, conferences, family reunions, picnics and other outdoor activities for the whole community. It has also been selected as the future site for a city spray pool.

You will be searching for a magnetic keyholder under the bridge in the park.

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