Cherokee City Park - Outdoor Activities & Annual Events
- Korina Dove
- Feb 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 28
Cherokee City Park offers tons of family fun and plays host to many Alfalfa County events, like Cherokee's annual Fourth of July celebration. The park features two grassy areas, one with a playground and tennis court and another with picnic tables and shelters, a horseshoe pit and barbecue grills. In the center of all the outdoor fun is the Cherokee Swimming Pool. Discover all the fun things to do at Cherokee City Park during a day trip to Alfalfa County.
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Things to Do at Cherokee City Park
On top of plenty of well-maintained areas for kids to run around, Cherokee City Park features modern playground equipment and lots of sheltered spaces to host birthdays, family gatherings and local events.
Activities for Kids and Teens
Jumbo playground with twisting slide, swings, ladders and monkey bars
New pickleball court
Tennis court
Basketball hoops
Horseshoe pit
Annual Events at Cherokee City Park
Cherokee City Park is the place to be during Fourth of July in Alfalfa County. Activities begin in the morning with games and food at the park, continue with a free swim in the afternoon at Cherokee Swimming Pool and conclude in the evening with turtle races and fireworks at Alfalfa County Fairgrounds. New activities are added every year. Watch for details on the Alfalfa County Buzz Events page.
Park Facilities
1 large picnic shelter with tables and barbecue grill
2 small picnic shelters with tables and barbecue grill
Multiple picnic tables
Park benches
Trash receptacles
Restrooms (during special events and summer swimming pool hours only)
Best Time to Visit Cherokee City Park
Cherokee City Park is open year-round to the public and to travelers passing through looking for a rest area. Spring and fall are the best times to see the park's trees and bushes in full swing, and during summer, the park stays busy day and night with visitors to Cherokee Swimming Pool, nightly pickleball matches and families taking advantage of the playground equipment and facilities at the park.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Entry fee: Free, open to public
Boondocking
Cherokee's public park is marked as a place for self-contained travelers to park overnight. Travelers needing to boondock at Cherokee City Park do not need to make a reservation but should let local police officers know that you are planning to sleep in the parking lot. If you need to stay overnight at Cherokee Municipal Park, please call (580) 596-3326 before arriving or upon arrival.
Directions to Cherokee City Park
The park and Cherokee Swimming Pool are located on East 2nd Street. Travelers can reach the park from State Highway 64 by turning east on 2nd Street and driving seven blocks.
Parking
Cherokee City Park features a spacious parking lot with free parking. Some shade is available. There is never a charge for parking at Cherokee City Park.
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