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About J I Stipe Recreation Center

J I Stipe Recreation Center is a city-operated community hub in McAlester, Oklahoma. Located at 28 E. Washington Ave, this multi-use facility features a gymnasium, racquetball court, and rentable conference or cafeteria spaces for meetings and events. While specific seating charts aren’t publicly published, the center supports a variety of community activities—from fall basketball leagues to spring volleyball leagues and special events in the Be a Hero for Hope 5K tradition. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth visit.

Whether you’re hosting a local league night, a conference, or a community gathering, the J I Stipe Recreation Center provides flexible spaces and a central McAlester location. For overnight stays or dining nearby, you’ll find several trusted hotel options along the George N. Ayres/George Nigh Expressway corridor. If you’re navigating by bus, Greyhound and FlixBus stops are accessible along S George Nigh Expy, offering convenient transit links to and from the venue. Secure your seats for events or reserve rentable space with the city’s recreation department, and rely on us to connect you with trusted local hotels and eateries for a hassle-free visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 28 E. Washington Ave, McAlester, OK 74502 (City of McAlester official page).
  • Venue type: City-operated community recreation center with gymnasium, racquetball court, and rentable conference/cafeteria spaces for meetings/events.
  • Capacity / seating chart: Not publicly published; no official seating chart available.
  • Parking: Parking details not published by the city.
  • Transit: Public transit options include Greyhound bus stop at 503 S George Nigh Expy and FlixBus stop at McAlester Exxon area (503 S George Nigh Expy).
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Inn of McAlester (1215 S George Nigh Expy), Hampton Inn & Suites McAlester (711 S George Nigh Expy), SureStay by Best Western McAlester (1204 S George Nigh Expy), Quality Inn & Suites McAlester (400 S George Nigh Expy), Travelodge by Wyndham McAlester (2200 E South Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: fall basketball leagues, spring volleyball leagues; Backwoods Horror Con (Oct 18, 2025) at J.I. Stipe Center; Be a Hero for Hope 5K (May 2015) held at Stipe Recreation Center.