Summer might be winding down, but the fun at the Lawton Aquatic Center is still going strong! As students head back to classes, our seasonal staff is returning to school, too.

To keep everyone safe and maintain our high safety standards, the Lawton Aquatic Center is transitioning to an end-of-season schedule starting Thursday, August 13—keeping us safely open all the way through Labor Day, September 7!

Here is how you can still make a splash:

• Join us Monday through Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. for Lap Swim and Senior Water Walking.

• Hit the pool on Saturdays with Season Pass Holder early entry at 8 a.m., followed by Public Swim from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Enjoy Sundays with early entry at noon and Public Swim from 1 to 5 p.m.

• And celebrate Labor Day with us on September 7 for our final day of the season, featuring early entry at 9 a.m. and Public Swim from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please note: all city splashpads and wading pools—including Elmer Thomas Park, KidZone, Mocine, Harmon, and the 35th Division pool—will close for the season starting August 13.

The City of Lawton thanks you for another fantastic summer. Come make your final memories of the season with us before we close the gates on September 7!

The City of Lawton is partnering up with the Comanche County Health Department and the Potts Family Foundation to bring an opportunity for community members, educators, nonprofit organizations, and local partners to come together and discuss ways to better support Lawton's youth and families. 
 

Community members, educators, nonprofit organizations, and local partners are encouraged to participate in the upcoming KidsFirst Action Forum on Monday, June 15, at the Lawton Farmers Market, located at 77 SW 4th Street.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. and is designed to bring the community together to discuss ways to better support Lawton's youth and families. 

Organizers say the forum will focus on gathering community feedback, strengthening support systems for youth and families, and building a collaborative plan for the future. 

Lunch will be provided for attendees, and pre-registration is encouraged.
 

Participants can register at 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988441148001?aff=oddtdtcreator. 

The event is being supported through partnerships involving the Comanche County Health Department, Potts Family Foundation and the City of Lawton. 

For more information or to register,
contact Melissa Simms, RN, M.Ed., CCM at (580) 480-5993 or melissa.simms@health.ok.gov. 

The City of Lawton will hold two public hearings regarding the proposed Consolidated Plan for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2026-2030 and the first-year Annual Action Plan for FY2026.

The hearings are being conducted in accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan and are intended to provide Lawton residents and members of the City Planning Commission an opportunity to review the proposed plans, provide comments, and participate in the development of the final documents.

The Consolidated Plan for FFYs 2026-2030 serves as the City’s five-year planning document and establishes goals and priorities for community development projects and funding. The accompanying Annual Action Plan for FY2026 outlines projects and activities proposed during the first year of the five-year plan.

Goals identified within the Consolidated Plan are based on feedback received through the 2026 Community Needs Survey, which was conducted during March and April of this year.

Public hearings will be held during the following meetings:

• The Lawton City Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Wayne Gilley Auditorium

• The Lawton City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6 p.m., Wayne Gilley Auditorium

During the hearings, the proposed Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will be presented, public comments will be received, and approval of the plans will be requested.

Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the public input process.