All parks have police and fire protection.
RAY FINE PARK
Ray Fine Memorial Park (open daily, 7am-10pm) is located on the north edge of Gore and provides a serene playground for the young and young-at-heart. This park offers an ADA-compliant swing, tennis and basketball courts (new paint and nets); picnic tables; benches; drinking spigots; stationary charcoal grills; modern toilets; and group shelters–including a large gazebo for special occasions like our annual Easter egg hunt. The newest addition to our park is a fun and refreshing splash pad, available 10am – 8pm seasonally. The Town of Gore is proud to offer you this place to simply take a break, or have a picnic beneath towering oaks as you watch the kids explore six-acres worth of good, clean fun.
The land for this small gem of a park was donated by Rena Fine in 1976 in honor of Ray Fine, who served as an Oklahoma state senator from 1942-1964 and state representative from 1964-1972. Contributions from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, multiple families, businesses, and individuals also made the park what it is today.
STEVE OWENS SPORTS COMPLEX
Gore’s own 25-acre “Field of Dreams,” nestled at the base of Round Top Mountain on the east side of town, is the product of the combined efforts and several year’s hard work of the town’s Board of Trustees and members of the local Little Leagues, Chamber of Commerce, Lion’s Club, as well as many business owners and residents. Steve Owens, former football great and Heisman Trophy winner, was honored to have this sports complex bear his name. Steve, one of nine children, was born in Gore on December 9, 1947, before moving away when he was 5. He has since dedicated his life to supporting this and other community projects. Thus, the Steve Owens Sports Complex, which officially opened in the summer of 2004, can now offer two baseball fields and two combination baseball/softball fields, as well as portable bleachers, ADA-compliant bathrooms, an equipment storage building, and a concession area. Gore is proud to provide this well lit and well maintained facility for an assortment of tournaments held in our town on a regular basis.
GORE LANDING “Camping on the Illinois River“
FACILITES: Boat Launch, Camping & RV sites, Water & 30-Amp Electric Service, Fishing, Hiking, Port-a-Potty. (No reservations accepted. First come, first served. Pay on site in drop box.)
DIRECTIONS: I-40 Exit 287/SH100 4 mi. N to Gore, 1 mi. E on SH-64, ½ mi. N on S 4450 Rd (Gore Landing Road).
SUMMERS FERRY “Camping on the Arkansas River”
FACILITES: Boat Launch, Camping, Water, Fishing, Hiking, Port-a-Potty. (No reservations accepted. First come, first served.)
DIRECTIONS: I-40 Exit 287/SH100 3.5 mi N toward Gore, cross over Arkansas River Bridge and make immediate left.
(ORDINANCE NO. 03-06-01-1: RATES) CAMP AREAS & FEES (Fees are subject to change)
The following rates apply to the Gore Landing Park.
DAILY BOAT LAUNCH FEE (Gore Landing) $2.00 (To be paid at Boat Launch site)
ANNUAL BOAT LAUNCH FEE (Gore Landing) $25.00 Payable, in advance, at the Town of Gore, Municipal Complex.
DAILY BOAT LAUNCH FEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Gore Landing) 62 years or older, with proof of age or with a Golden Age Passport Card issued by the Federal Recreation Passport Program: $1.00 (To be paid at boat launch site)
ANNUAL BOAT LAUNCH FEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Gore Landing) 62 years or older, with proof of age or with a Golden Age Passport Card issued by the Federal Recreation Passport Program: $12.50 Payable, in advance, at the Town of Gore, Municipal Complex.
CAMPING FEES FOR EACH 24-HOUR PERIOD (To be paid at boat launch site, no reservations accepted)
CAMPSITE WITH WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $15.00
CAMPSITE WITHOUT WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $8.00
CAMPING FEES FOR EACH 24-HOUR PERIOD FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (To be paid at boat launch site, no reservations accepted) 62 years or older, with proof of age or with a Golden Age Passport Card issued by the Federal Recreation Passport Program.
CAMPSITE WITH WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $7.50
CAMPSITE WITHOUT WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICE: $4.00
DAY USE FEE FOR EACH 12-HOUR PERIOD (Includes Picnic Table) (To be paid at boat launch site)
MAXIMUM PER VEHICLE: $3.00
SENIOR CITIZENS: $1.50
SANITARY DUMP STATION FOR RV’S WITH HOLDING TANK:
REGISTERED USERS: No charge
NON-REGISTERED USERS: $2.00 (To be paid at site)
