SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) — As Sulphur continues to recover from the devastating tornado that struck the area on April 27, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area will be reopening the Flower Park on Sunday, May 19 at noon.
The community of Sulphur and the park were both damaged by the tornado and heavy flooding. The National Park Service crews have been actively working on restoring and opening areas of the park for visitation again.
The Sulphur Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a community event that will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on May 19 at the Flower Park in order to help clean up the park from small debris and brush.
If you're interested in participating it is advised to wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and to bring work gloves if available.
"We are thrilled to announce the reopening of Flower Park, one of our most prominent public areas," stated Acting Superintendent Devon Bradley. "While there is still ongoing work being done, the primary hazards have been addressed, and we are eager to welcome visitors back. Please be aware there are a few sections in Flower Park that still require attention, so we kindly ask everyone to avoid those blocked-off areas."
The open areas of the park are as listed:
The closed areas of the park are as listed:
It is asked by the Chickasaw National Recreation Area to please respect the current closed areas of the park and to also be aware of any unknown hazards that may still exist. Be aware of short traffic delays and trail closures as crews are still actively working on both the open and closed areas of the park.
The park staff will continue to post through social media and the park website with up to date information. You can visit the parks website by clicking here, or Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
