Cobblestone Resort Mountain Town Bordering the Nat
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3/19/2009
We have lived in Medicine Park for almost 7 years. We live on a mountain road and have a great view which is a mile from the center of town. (you pick up your mail at the Post Office there is no home delivery). Medicine Creek runs through the center of town with an old fashioned swimming hole, Bath Lake, where trout is stocked yearly. We have 4 eateries, a tavern, 2 bars and a winery (but no traffic lights). Small cobblestone shops line the main street. Many of the original cobblestone cottages still exist in town. People that live here either work in nearby Lawton or work out of there home. Because of its resort classification the weekends are busy but during the week it quiets down. Plenty of areas to walk or bike. Located near Ft.Sill and its artillery does produce some big noises at unpredictable times but the majority time it is quiet. The Park has many events including 2 music festivals that take place in the street, a street theatre and old time fun like the polar bear plunge, chili cook off and the like happening throughout the year. The people are generally very friendly.
The weather is unpredictable. And although tornados touchdown nearby in the flat areas they seem to leave the town alone. The average snowfall is about 3 inches so winters are short. Summer gets very hot (mid July thru August) but humidity is generally low. We also get a lot of wind.
Some new housing has popped up. Granite Ridge (bording the National Refuge) boasts bungalows each different styled like the early 1900's.
The 60,000 acre Wichita Mountain Refuge with many small lakes is adjacent to the Park with wildlife (Bison, elk, longhorn etc) for camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Lake Lawtonka (owned by the city of Lawton) allows power boats, jet skis etc.
Grocery and clothes shopping are 20 minutes away in Lawton. We make the trip once a week. Lawton also is where we go for health care. The town (now about 400 people) does not have school. Families chose between Elgin or Lawton schools school buses pick the kids up and drop them off.
A town for those who love nature and small town fun. Not cosmopolitan. Although you can get a cappuccino. There are several little (quality) cabins, cottages and a few B&Bs in town so you can always give it a try and see how it fits.
MurielOK | Medicine Park, OK