Ira A. Hill Memorial Park - Enjoy Some Nature & Hit the Courts

Courtesy of Rhonda McMurtrey

An easy stop along the main highway through Cherokee, Ira A. Hill Memorial Park contains all the elements for travelers to enjoy some nature while on the road. Named after Ira A. Hill, a former state senator and gubernatorial candidate, the historical park offers a welcoming space for visitors to stretch their legs, shoot some hoops or relax under the shade. It's also a fun place to take a selfie to remember your trip to Alfalfa County.

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Courtesy of Rhonda McMurtrey

Things to Do at Ira A. Hill Memorial Park

While some park benches have seen better days and the center fountain hasn't worked in decades, Ira A. Hill Memorial Park still provides the basics for visitors looking for a place to unwind.

Ira A. Hill Memorial Park Facilities

• Tennis and basketball court

• Picnic table and barbecue grill

• Swings

• Spacious dog-walking area

• Trash receptacles

Take a Selfie Under the Cherokee 4-H Club Archway

One of the most charming landmarks in Ira A. Hill Memorial Park is the archway built and dedicated to the park by members of the Cherokee 4-H Club. It's not only a nice place to relax in the shade but a fun place to snap some photos to commemorate your trip to Alfalfa County.

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How to Get to Ira A. Hill Memorial Park

Address: 1116 S Grand Ave, Cherokee, OK 73728

Parking: Free street parking

Fun Facts & History of Ira A. Hill Memorial Park

Ira A. Hill Memorial Park was named after Ira Alson Hill, an attorney and respected leader in Oklahoma politics. Hill was elected in 1922 to District 7 as a state senator and ran for governor in 1930, winning the Republican nomination by a landslide but being defeated by none other than William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray himself for the position.

Hill's political aspirations didn't stop at the governor's race, though. He went on to become the Oklahoma delagate to the Republican National Convention in 1940, winning the nomination over front-runners, including Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan and Senator Robert Taft of Ohio.

A Spanish-American War and World War 1 veteran, Hill was born in Vermont and died during a trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico. His body was returned to Oklahoma, and he was buried at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery in 1941. His gravestone remains in the section known as Original 4, Row 7, Plot 4, surrounded by his wife, Laura Hill, and children, Arthur Hill and Ira Hill, who died between the age of 6 and 7.