The area has a healthy sports program, beautiful parks,
conscientious civic groups, museums and a theater to entertain the entire
family. All this, and more, adds up to a quality of life that’s
unsurpassed by any community.
The community is very involved in volunteer efforts geared toward making
Ochiltree County an even better place to live. One such volunteer group
is the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. Through the organization,
at-risk youth are given an adult mentor who spends one-on-one time with
a child, fostering self-esteem. This and other programs in the Perryton
area demonstrate the willingness of Perryton residents to go the extra
mile in making Ochiltree County a great place to live.
The Ochiltree County Exposition Center is the heart of many events in
Ochiltree County. There are rodeo grounds for watching your favorite
cowboy ride a bull and a city swimming pool for cooling off during the
warm summer months. Well-kept baseball and softball fields give young
and old alike a chance to enjoy America’s favorite pastime, and
the 18-hole golf course offers duffers a chance to practice their putts
while staying close to home.
At the local two-screen theater you can watch the latest blockbuster
while eating freshly made popcorn. Or, bring home a movie from one of
the local video rental stores to watch in the comfort of your own living
room. If you would rather lose yourself in a book, check one out at
the Perry Memorial Library. Here you will find thousands of books to
capture your imagination or to give you instructions on that project
you are ready to tackle.
The City of Perryton has five city parks ready for you to spread out
your blanket in the shade and enjoy a picnic while letting the children
play on the playground equipment. There are soccer fields and tennis
courts to help residents keep in shape, and you will often hear the
sound of parents cheering on their children during friendly games.
The Senior Citizens Center is a gathering place for older Perryton residents.
There are socials, games and meals, all of which bring together good
friends ready to reminisce about days gone by and to make new memories.
The Perryton Vicinity Activity Center is a gathering place for active
adults and children. The Center has racquetball and basketball courts
on which you can work up a sweat. Cool off in the indoor pool, or continue
your workout in the health club.
For over 25 years, the Museum of the Plains has been preserving Ochiltree
County’s history. The museum began in one room on the third floor
of the county courthouse in 1975; today the museum’s five buildings
sit on a 3-acre parcel of land in Perryton. In addition to being an
invaluable community asset by storing pale-ontology and archeology exhibits
pertaining to Ochiltree County, the museum also preserves the region’s
past by providing historical glimpses of life in Ochiltree County.
The Museum of the Plains hosts traveling exhibits that highlight the
Old West as it was over 100 years ago. The museum also hosts several
annual events, such as Pioneer Days, which is held in conjunction with
the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration in Perryton. Organizations,
clubs and schools can schedule tours of the museum throughout the year.
Come to Ochiltree County and enjoy the high quality of life the region
offers to all its residents. Whether you like spending time outdoors
or touring a museum, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the
Wheatheart of the Nation!
