E. B. Jeffrey Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Jeffrey Park is a natural recreation area located in the state of Oklahoma. The park is situated near the town of Waurika and covers an area of about 250 acres. There are many good reasons to visit E.B. Jeffrey Park, including its beautiful scenery, diverse wildlife, and wide range of recreational activities.

One of the most popular activities in the park is fishing. The park has a large lake that is stocked with a variety of fish, including catfish, bass, and sunfish. Visitors can fish from the shore, or rent a boat to explore the lake.

Another point of interest in the park is the hiking trails. There are several trails in the park that offer a variety of difficulty levels, from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the park's natural beauty, including its lush forests, rolling hills, and sparkling streams.

In addition to fishing and hiking, E.B. Jeffrey Park also offers camping facilities. There are both tent and RV sites available, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds for families with children.

Interesting facts about the park include its history as a former site for oil drilling. Today, the park is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but its past as a drilling site is still evident in some of the park's features, such as its oil derrick.

The best time of year to visit E.B. Jeffrey Park depends on the activities you are interested in. Spring and fall are good times to visit for hiking and fishing, while summer is a great time for swimming and other water activities. Winter can be a bit chilly, but visitors can still enjoy the park's beauty and peacefulness during this time of year.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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