Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

PROJECT PURPOSE

Develop state park facility improvements to attract niche user groups, such as "fly-in" campers, field trial groups, equestrian users, climbing enthusiasts, etc.

EVIDENCE

The pandemic has caused a dramatic increase in Oklahomans visiting our state parks, which saw an additional 2.5 million visitors over the past year. Demand for facilities that serve specialty users has risen.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Tourism revenue generated by this project will create positive economic impacts on rural communities surrounding Oklahoma's state parks.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

OTRD has a capital projects team that manages the agency's construction projects. We will utilize an existing design-build contract to implement ARPA-funded capital projects.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

One-time project will not need continued funding