Rocket Park — Attraction in Durant

This is a great park for kids of all ages. Swing sets. slides, playscapes and handicap accessible fun as well! There are tennis courts, a basketball court and a walking loop. There are picnic tables and plenty of room to throw a blanket on the grass. The grounds are decently maintained. Lots of squirrels and birds. The Clover is beautiful in the springtime. The blooming magnolia trees are excellent as well. Tall lovely pecan trees. All around it's just really a nice place to take kids. Lots of people of all ages use the walking loop...

Go there often. Has a great paved walking track around the park. Plenty of things for kids to play on. Not a lot of picnic tables though. Several shaded benches to rest on. Swings, slides and yes a rocket shaped jungle gym/slide combo. The only draw back is that the middle school also use the walking track for their gym classes to run on, so at times is can get very busy. Also a lot of teens (from the middle school) hang out at the park after school waiting for rides, sometimes that can cause an issue with little ones on the...

This has been my favorite park in Durant since I was a little kid. I have many fond memories from this park. From playing on the old caboose with my brother, to my dad spinning us on the old merry go round. Memories of taking my kids to play on the rocket slide and now getting to watch my grandbabies enjoy it. Such a great place to visit. The other day on this visit I just enjoyed sitting in my truck with the windows down reading a book...well a book on my...