The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) today released an update on the increased travel and visitation numbers generated by July 4th weekend at Oklahoma State Parks.

In total, between July 3 and 8, Oklahoma State Parks welcomed almost 300,000 visitors, generating over $41 million in economic impact for local communities.

“We are incredibly pleased with the number of visitors that chose to spend their Independence Day at Oklahoma State Parks,” said Shelley Zumwalt, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. “To see an economic impact of $41 million from people visiting and staying in our Oklahoma State Parks over one holiday weekend shows the tremendous importance the tourism industry plays in our state’s overall economy.”

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