TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District will waive day-use fees at its recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration July 3-5. Visitors to Corps-managed boat ramps and swimming beaches across the district’s 38 projects in Oklahoma, southern Kansas and northern Texas can enjoy fee-free access this weekend as part of the nationwide celebration.
In the Tulsa District, this includes popular destinations such as Keystone Lake near Tulsa, Oologah Lake, Kaw Lake and Eufaula Lake. Whether you’re launching a boat for a day on the water or enjoying a swim at one of the district’s 51 improved beaches, the waiver makes it easier for families and outdoor enthusiasts to get outside and...
06.26.2026 | TULSA, OKLAHOMA, US |
Story by Stacey Reese
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.
TULSA, Okla. – In recognition of National Safe Boating Week, May 16–22, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, is reminding all recreational boaters to prioritize safety as they return to the water this season.
Visitors enjoy a summer day at a designated swim beach on Oologah Lake, July 6, 2024. Tulsa District lakes provide recreation opportunities for millions of visitors each year while supporting the district's flood risk management, water supply, hydropower and environmental stewardship missions.
As we celebrate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' birthday, we reflect on more than two and a half centuries of service while looking ahead to the missions that will continue to support our communities and the nation.
From maintaining critical infrastructure and supporting military readiness to emergency response and generating hydropower, the people of the Tulsa District deliver real results. Their work reflects the focus on Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork and turns plans into projects with lasting benefits.
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