Olney Points of Interest

Parks

    Tommy Perkins Memorial Park can be found on South Grand Avenue.  The park is approximately 2.8 acres in size, and is open to the public from 5 a.m. to midnight every day.  Perkins park offers playground equipment for children and a large covered pavilion with seating.  Several city events, including MayFest and the annual Praise Rally, are held at Perkins Park.

    Tom L. Griffin Memorial Park is located in the southwest corner of the city, on 16.8 acres of land near the hospital on South Avenue M.  The large park offers a covered pavilion, picnic tables, walking trails and playground equipment.  The swimming pool located in Tom Griffin Park is open during the summer months each year.  This city pool offers an excellent way for children of all ages to cool off and have fun.

Lake Cooper

  Lake Cooper is located in Archer County, only five miles northwest of Olney.  A public boat ramp provides access for boats, and many also use the area for fishing, swimming, water skiing, and hiking.  Or spend the night, or several nights, in one of the lakes' many camping areas.

City Pool

      Hot day? Then go to the city pool open May through August (call the City Hall Office at 564-2102 to find out times).

Golf Course

    Are you a golfer? Or want to learn? Olney has a beautiful golf course at the Country Club. (Call Olney Recreation Association at 564-2424 for information).

One Arm Dove Hunt

   Love to hunt dove? In the need for Great Fellowship?  Olney has a One Arm Dove Hunt every year in September. Check it out at www.onearmdovehunt.com