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RECREATION culture and farm animals . For more information on the Fairgrounds , call 580-255-3231 . local fishing destination , is about a 40-minute drive southwest of Duncan . Waurika Lake also supplies water to Comanche , Duncan , Lawton , Temple and Waurika .
The much smaller Comanche Lake sits four miles east of the Highway 53 and Highway 81 intersection . The 160-acre lake is near a ninehole golf course and offers boat ramps , fishing docks and pavilions .
FAIRGROUNDS
The Stephens County Fairgrounds and Expo Center books almost every single weekend throughout the calendar year and contributes to keeping Duncan and Stephens County thriving through varied events and culture . The fairgrounds hosts several different events and classes , including art exhibits , craft shows , the free fair and rodeos .
When at the fairgrounds located on south Highway 81 in Duncan , you may happen upon educational events or you may find yourself getting a bit closer to the rodeo
KIDDIELAND AT FUQUA PARK Celebrating their 100th birthday this year , the Kiwanis Club in Duncan , which runs Kiddieland at Fuqua Park , unveiled its new train in 2021 . This is the first year for a new ride to debut since 1967 .
According to Banner history , May 25 , 1921 , was the birth of the organization with the allegiance of 50 charter members and R . H Brown as president ; 100 years later , the impact that day had is evident in the various events and attractions Kiwanis now has authority over .
According to a timeline , in 1955 , Kiddieland installed the carousel , marking the first installment of many over the next few years .
Gaining traction , in 1959 , the airplane ride was added as Kiddieland ’ s second ride . Four years later , Kiddieland implemented a streamline train and marked the introduction of the iconic train in 1964 . Then , four years later , Kiddieland attained its fourth ride with the Tilt-A-Whirl . When the Kiwanis first started Kiddieland , the first rides were 10 cents , and they ’ ve only gone up to 50 cents since .
For more information about the Duncan Chisholm Trail Kiwanis Club or to become a volunteer , contact Chris Genn at 580-252- 4700 or find Duncan Chisholm Trail Kiwanis Club on Facebook .