Education

Muskogee has 2 public school districts, Muskogee Public Schools and Hilldale Public Schools.  Both schools have excellent teachers and are actively using new technology in the classroom.  Indian Capital Technology Center is a public vocational and technical school situated in Muskogee.  Northeastern State University (4 year) and Connors State College (2 year) both have campuses in Muskogee and are both public colleges.  The oldest college in the state of Oklahoma is the private four-year Bacone College.

Crime

According to Wikipedia, the overall crime rate has fallen 45% since 1995 in Muskogee.  The Muskogee Police Department keeps their officers well-trained and boasts a higher number of officers per-capita than most other cities and towns in Oklahoma.

Attractions / Points of Interest

Muskogee has a very unique history which is reflected in many of its points of interest.  Muskogee hosts a total of 18 parks listed on its web site: Honor Heights Park, Spaulding Park, Beckman Park, Bill Pool Park, Civitan Park, Douglas-Maxey Park, Elliot Park, Grandview Park, Gulick Park, Love-Hatbox Sports Complex, King Park, Langston Park, Optimist Park, Palmer Park, Robison Park, Rooney Park, Rotary Park, and Turner Hill Park.  Each park has its own unique attributes including play areas, trails, splash pads, pools, shelters, and more.

The River Country water park at Love-Hatbox Sports Complex allows people to float the Lazy River, fly down a water slide, or just soak up some rays.  The water park has something for kids of all ages.  The sports complex  features 10 lighted baseball fields, 8 lighted softball fields, 2 lighted football fields and 13 soccer fields.  There also is an outdoor skate park and the 3.1 mile Centennial Trail.

Museums include: Three Rivers Museum, Ataloa Lodge Museum, Five Civilized Tribes Museum, USS Batfish (WWII submarine) and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.

The Farmer’s Market is held twice weekly in the parking lot of the Muskogee Civic Center.

Fort Gibson Lake is just 15 minutes away, so if fishing, boating, camping and swimming are your thing, Muskogee has what you need and want.  Three Rivers Harbor is located just East of the Arkansas river and provides a state-of-the-art marina and boat launching right out to the river.

Shopping

Muskogee is a regional shopping hub with Arrowhead Mall, WalMart Super Center, Best Buy, K-Mart, and several shopping centers.  Muskogee has several national chain restaurants such as Applebee’s, El Chico, Golden Corral, Western Sizzlin, as well as some more local flair such as Okies, Mahylon’s Barbecue, My Place Barbecue, Zollies Restaurant and nearby Martin’s Restaurant in Okay.  You will never go hungry at El Charro, Gino’s, Beacon Drive-In, Little Italy, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Napoli’s, and more.

If you can’t find it in Muskogee, Tulsa isn’t too far away.

Entertainment

Muskogee has 2 movie theaters with a total of 16 screens showing a wide variety of movies.  The Muskogee Little Theater has several stage plays throughout the year featuring local talent – and boy does Muskogee have talent.  Muskogee Skate Center is the perfect place for the young and young-at-heart to enjoy some indoor physical activity.  If skating isn’t your thing, then come bowl a few lines at Green Country Lanes.

The Roxy Theater in downtown Muskogee hosts several variety shows a year.  The Muskogee Civic Center features larger shows such as the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Shrine Circus, Tough Man and various concerts.  There is usually something going on every week at the Civic Center.

Newly re-opened Thunderbird speedway in Muskogee gives race fans a night of fun.  Also close by is Outlaw Motor Speedway, just a few miles South of Muskogee, with a wide variety including NASCAR.

The Muskogee Fair has returned in recent years and gets better each year.

Economy

While the East and West coast were floundering in this current recession, Muskogee was holding its own.  Muskogee saw only a small impact while the coasts saw huge downturns.  The economy here is much more stable than other regions of the US.  The cost of living is much more affordable here than most other places.

It’s just a great place to live, work and play

If I thought Muskogee wasn’t a great place to live, work and play, I would not have raised my family here, sent them to school here, or work here.  A large part of my summer is spent at Lake Fort Gibson.  I do most of my shopping locally, most of my eating out locally, and most of my entertainment locally.  So, what’s so great about Muskogee?  Almost everything.

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Les Gilliam

The Oklahoma Balladeer will be at the Roxy on August 14, 2010 at 7:00pm.  Les Gilliam is the official “Oklahoma Balladeer”.  He is a singer, song-writer and recording artist currently based in Ponca City, Oklahoma and entertains as a solo act with his guitar, with his trio, or with his band, The Silver Lake Band.

Les’ concerts of cowboy, western swing, country and gospel music includefascinating stories about the songs and the artists who performed them. His country dances feature great western swing music and fun activities for the audience. He always includes original songs and humorous material, adding a touch of nostalgia and good ol’ fashion patriotism.

Tickets are on sale now at the Muskogee Civic Center for $15.00.  For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Muskogee Civic Center at 918-684-6363.

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There really is not a better place to live in Oklahoma than Muskogee!  We really do have a great city, rich with history.  As you can see, we do have the talent and a wonderful musical past.  The Chamber of Commerce did a wonderful job with this video, as did all those who participated.  We now know why the Rougher coaching staff are, well, coaches…

This video will also be shown on local cable Channel 14.

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