KAW CITY, Okla. – Thanks to a partnership between the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, Kaw Lake, Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery and the City of Kaw City visitors to Kaw Lake have a new fitness trail. <br />
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The project included the addition of a compacted asphalt milling surface to the walking trail and the installation of six physical fitness equipment stations. The trail is accessible year-round from the Overlook parking lot. <br />
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This trail is one of several recreation opportunities for visitors. For more information about Kaw Lake, visit: https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Locations/Tulsa-District-Lakes/Oklahoma/Kaw-Lake/
12.22.2025 | KAW CITY, OKLAHOMA, US |
Story by Stacey Reese
A piece of fitness equipment is shown along the newly completed Overlook fitness trail, Dec. 17, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kaw Project Office partnered with Phillips 66 Ponca City and the City of Kaw City to improve the walking surface and install six new physical fitness stations. The trail is open to the public year-round. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Dakota Allison)
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