04/24/2025
From the inbox:
“Throwback 90s Cookout” – You already know it’s about to be a vibe! From boom boxes to neon fonts, it’s screaming retro fun.
When & Where:
Sunday, April 27th | Starts at 3PM
McMahon Park – Lawton, OK 73505
Perfect springtime setting for that laid-back but lit vibe. Right off of 38th Street! It's the perfect occasion to grab your skates and join us for a blast from the past.
FREE ENTRY – Yup, you read that right. Free fun? Say less.
DJ XMAN on the 1s & 2s
Backed by HOT 92 Texoma, so you already know the beats will be bumpin’.
Special Guest: ANSU Line Dancers
Ready to get your groove on? These folks bring energy and rhythm like no other.
Vibes on deck:
• Food Trucks – Get your grub on with something delicious.
• Games – Because who doesn’t love some friendly competition?
• Vendor Slots Available – Small biz fam, pull up and show out!
• Local Artists Welcome – Whether you’re painting, performing, or vibing, come express yourself.
Shoutout to the sponsors – From New York Fashions to Salvation Army and beyond, the community is showing up big.
Bottom line:
Bring your lawn chair, your appetite, and your whole crew. Scan that QR code and lock it in. This isn’t just an event—it’s a whole experience.
Throw on your dopest 90s fit and come catch these nostalgic vibes! Follow Vern B. Events for more information or call 1-866-VERNBEE
06/26/2024
From the inbox: 90’s Skate Festival on July 20th at the skate park on 38th St. 7pm to 10pm.
03/30/2023
DIYs are one of the many things we love about skateboarding. We REPURPOSE! An empty lot to you is the next concrete playground for us! Abandoned foundations are hard to come by especially in rural Oklahoma, but we keep our eyes peeled.
03/27/2023
Skatepark one of the features planned for Lawton's Elmer Thomas Park upgrade
LAWTON, OK — A proposed addition to Elmer Thomas Park that is drawing the most interest probably is a skatepark.
03/11/2023
Come out for some live music and good times! 🖐🏾👊🏾💥
We are stoked to announce the next VASKA Theatre concert!
March 11th
Doors @ 530
$12 at the door
03/02/2023
Bring some canned goods to the game March 18 to help our charity of the game Lawton Food Bank. Get a free chuck a duck with two canned goods. Ducks are $2 or 3 ducks for $5.
03/02/2023
We attended another Elmer Thomas Park Master Plan meeting this evening. This time the consultants presented a draft of what our city park could look like. To our surprise, plans for a NEW SKATEPARK has been included in the overall design. While it’s still subject to change *knock on wood* we consider this a small victory to even be acknowledged and included!
The wheels won’t stop turning here though! We will continue to push so that these plans aren’t scrapped to save money once construction on Elmer Thomas Park begins. Our next steps are to get together and come up with ways to raise money and seek out grants so we can make our dream a reality!
02/26/2023
If other cities are embracing their skate communities, why can’t Lawton, OK do the same? 👀👀👀
Publix Sports Complex skate park will be finished soon
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Progress continues on a multi-million dollar skate park project at the Publix Sports Complex. The park will feature a snake bowl and street course. For several months cons…
02/20/2023
Skateboarders, roller skaters, Bmx(ers), even families who bring their kids out to enjoy our current skatepark. We ask for you to join us in our participation of this input meeting. Many of you know, while others may not, that our skatepark has been around for over 20 years and it’s showing it’s age.
In 2001, we received a park that was put together in a warehouse and dropped off via flatbeds. Since then, the coping on the nearly all of the quarter pipes have come off leaving sharp edges, structural welds have busted causing gaping between the foundation and metal surfaces in some areas and (in high temperatures) these metal ramps become so hot you’re likely to be burned!
Our goal is to push and eventually obtain a new, modern skatepark that is made of concrete and not metal. A new skatepark will be a breath of fresh air for our more seasoned riders and also welcoming for those wishing to get into alternative activities such as skateboarding, roller skating and even bmx(ing).
We hope to see many of you there! Help us achieve our goal!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📆✏️ The next Public Input Meeting for Elmer Thomas Park is coming up on March 1! We hope to see you there!
https://www.lawtonok.gov/news/elmer-thomas-park-public-input-meeting-scheduled-march-1