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Kerr Country Mansion/Conference Center & Museum
Now known as the Kerr Country Mansion and Conference Center, the home is a secluded bed-and-breakfast inn and meeting facility for business or pleasure travelers.  Amenities include 20 rooms and more than 40 beds, three meeting rooms, a large dining area, plus a swimming pool and sauna. More...

Lake Wister State Park
Set against a scenic backdrop of dogwood, northern spruce and ponderosa pines, Wister State Park is a restful haven for lovers of the outdoors.  The park offers some of the finest fishing and hunting in Oklahoma, with more than 33,000 park acres and a 2,000-acre waterfowl refuge.  More...

Talimena Scenic Drive
The Talimena Secenic Drive is a Scenic Byway offering 54 miles of spectacular views and incredible scenery.  It is also the crown jewel of an entire region full of fun things to do for families, sportsmen, adventure seekers or anyone that enjoys natures incredible beauty. More...

Cavanal Hill
The word “Cavanal” is derived from a French word meaning “Cave.” It was a favorite mountain for the French and Indians one hundred fifty years ago.  On the mountain’s eastern side is the site of the Historic Witteville Coal Mines.   At the turn of the century orchards was established by Captain McKenna.  Also, during the same period a Walter Beard, an early Mayor of Poteau operated a famous summer resort.  Senator Kerr constructed a summer lodge at the site where the famous resort/hotel once stood.  The Senator also planted pine seedlings on the mountain.  At this time none of the above structures exist. More...

Golf Tournament, Poteau, OK

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Facilities are available for boys’ and girls’ youth leagues from 7 to 17. Men and women leagues are also organized for enjoyment and recreation. 647-8117

SOCCER LEAGUE
Poteau is a member of  FIFA International Soccer Association. Soccer fields are available for youth ages 6-19, who participate in the youth league.

FOOTBALL
There is a youth league available in football that accommodates 60 children. Boys in the fourth through sixth grade spend approximately 10 weeks at this activity.

SWIMMING
Swimming facilities are available at Twyman City Park Swimming Pool and the Choctaw Country Club. There are also many area lakes where swimming may be enjoyed.

RUNNING/JOGGING
An 8-lane, all- weather track is located at the high school football stadium and is open to the public daily. Jogging paths at both city parks.

LIBRARY
The mission of Buckley Public Library, as a branch of the Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma, is to be the place for yesterday's  heritage, today's information and tomorrow's dreams. They invite you to use their facilities, participate in their programs, check out their materials and become a member of the Buckley Public Library family.

ARTS & CRAFTS
The Poteau Area Arts and Humanities Council, formed in 1994, brings many cultural events to the Poteau community annually. Cavanal Hot Rod Association sponsors an annual Car Show the first weekend in May. The Poteau Chamber of Commerce sponsors "Celebrate America" on July 4th of each year with free water rides for kids of all ages (see Chamber Committees page for more information). The City of Poteau sponsors a wonderful fireworks display that same night.

GOLF
Choctaw Country Club maintains a 9-hole golf course with grass greens and staggered tees for 18-hole play. 918-647-3488

TENNIS
Lighted tennis facilities are available at Twyman City Park and the Choctaw Country Club.

GENERAL
Poteau is located at the north edge of the scenic Ouachita National Forest which has many tourist attractions including a 55-mile skyline drive. Lake Wister State Park, Cedar Lake, and other areas are available for camping, fishing, hunting, boating, water sports, and swimming.

Poteau has one indoor theater with a triple screen, one drive-in theater. A 16 lane bowling alley, a roller skating rink, a karate center.