Othello’s current inventory of parks and recreation sites include 2 mini-parks, 1 neighborhood park, and 1 community park.  These existing parks and recreational facilities encompass a total of 43.4 acres of land, and are characterized as follows:

Lions Park -- encompasses 26.9 acres in a setting of trees and grass, includes a wide variety of active and passive recreational opportunities, and is situated in proximity to an elementary school.  Major amenities include:  a baseball/softball complex, capable of hosting four (4) games simultaneously, with a concession stand, bleachers, and rest rooms; a soccer field; a tennis court; a basketball court; playground equipment; walking trails; additional rest rooms; horseshoe pits; covered picnic shelters; a handball wall; and plenty of room for other recreational activities.

Kiwanis Park -- encompasses 15.2 acres in a setting of trees and grass, and is also situated in proximity to an elementary school.  Its major amenities feature:  walking trails; a basketball court; covered picnic shelters; a grassy amphitheater; tennis courts; a large covered picnic area; horseshoe pits; outdoor water fun for children; rest rooms; and ample room for other active and passive recreational pursuits.  Kiwanis Park is a “neighborhood” park facility. 

Pioneer Park -- is a 1.0-acre site with trees and grass, utilized for passive recreational pursuits, and is the City’s oldest park (dating back to 1912).  This park features the City’s tie to aircraft via a T-33 jet honoring the City’s relationship to a former nearby air base.  Its park tables and benches have been recently augmented by the addition of:  a rest room, a lovely gazebo, and handicapped parking.  

Othello Community Pool -- Our new Community Pool has a 0 depth entry, w/child spray toys, a lap pool, small lazy-river, and 1 large aquatic slide.

 The new $2.6 million outdoor community pool facility has a Concession Stand-open to both the community pool & general public in the park, New Bathhouses, Separate Family / Handicapped-accessible Bathhouse

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