Ways to Exercise & Have Fun

Chickasaw Wellness Center

821 E 6th St, Tishomingo, OK

By offering fitness education, weekly group classes and mentorships, Chickasaw Wellness Centers provide an inclusive and nurturing environment to improve your health.  Skilled and dedicated teams partner with members and guests to help them reach their full potential.

Classes are designed to improve strength, mobility, flexibility and quality of life.

The facilities are open to the public for a fee. Pool - Tennis Courts - Exercise Classes - Personalized workout Programs.

Call 580-371-2711

Johnston County Riding Club

Tishomingo, OK

Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Murray State College arena along S. Byrd Street Tishomingo, Ok. They coordinate trail rides, play days and rodeos. Membership is $30 for a family and $15 for an individual. Click for more information or call Desi Radde at 580-775-8854.

Murray State College Campus

Tishomingo, OK

The outdoor Volleyball and Basketball courts are available for public use.  Users provide their own balls and other equipment. Additional points of interest include the Johnston County Sports Complex, Firing Range, and Equestrian Center (fees may apply for the use of these facilities).  Call (580) 387-7320 with questions.  

Riverside Golf Course

3600 W. Golf Course Rd. Tishomingo, OK

Nine-hole regulation length golf course with clubhouse on the banks of scenic Pennington Creek offering a short layout that rewards good shots and provides a fun outing for golfers of all ages. It is a daily fee golf course with an ‘Open To The Public’ guest policy. The course hosts several popular tournaments each year, including the Pennington Creek Bash, the Chickasaw Festival Tournament and the MSC President’s Tournament.  

Swimming at Old City Dam

North Ward Avenue, Tishomingo, OK

Tishomingo’s long-time favorite swimming hole on Pennington Creek, located at the old water works on the north side of town. Granite staircase waterfalls, swimming area has shallow to deep water, sandy beach, granite boulders. No swimming above the dam or jumping off pump house. No alcohol or glass bottles. No lifeguard on duty. Beware of slippery steps, underwater rocks. Please keep our beaches clean by taking out all trash.

Skate Park 

S. Kemp and 12th Street, Tishomingo

Includes several ramps and opportunities to utilize your balance skills. Skate at your own risk. Contact the City of Tishomingo for more information 580-371-2369. 

Stevy’s Run -- 1 mile -- 5K -- 10K

Tishomingo, OK

Named 2018 Best Run in Chickasaw Country!  It's held the first Saturday of July unless it interferes with the 4th of July, then the run/walk will be held the following Saturday. Proceeds go towards Stevy’s Closet at Children’s Hospital and the United Methodist Women’s Backpack Program. It’s a certified course timed by DG Productions.

Contact Erin Culp at 580-565-4004 or 371-9561, eculp@rowelaw.org.

Firefly 5k and 1 mile fun run 

Tishomingo, OK

Held the last Friday in April. This is a timed run using DG Race Productions.  This annual Firefly night run is to raise awareness for childhood obesity. This generation of children’s life expectancy is shorter than their parents. Since this is a night run we encourage all participants to GLOW! You can wear glow bracelets, necklaces, glow paint, glow t-shirts, etc. 

For more information contact Laura Wood at 580-371-2470 or laurak@health.ok.gov. 

Victory Angel Run

Tishomingo, OK

5k and 1 mile fun run starts at the High School Ag Building. Certified course--Timed DG Race Productions. Race will be held anytime between September and October.  Proceeds benefit the Victory Angel Foundation, a non-profit recognizing local hardships. Joe Patton 580-795-4944 joerobertpatton@gmail.co

Held at the Murray State College

Tishomingo, OK

Held on the campus in Tishomingo the last Saturday in April. Proceeds benefit the MSC Foundations Scholarship Fund. 

Alfalfa Bill Bicycle Ride

Tishomingo, OK

This bicycle ride has been in existence since 1986. We offer the chance to participate in a 10 mile, 20 mile, 30 mile, 46 mile and 100 mile bicycle ride seeing the beautiful sights of Johnston County. The ride is usually held the 3rd Saturday in October. For more information contact Jordyn Frazier at the Johnston County Chamber of Commerce.  580.371.2175  johnstoncountychamber@gmail.com

Pennington Creek Regatta 

Tishomingo, OK

Pennington Creek Park boat ramp. The Regatta is an annual kayak and canoe event typically held in the month of April. Participants get the opportunity to tour Pennington Creek for miles. Contact Rex Morrell at rexmorrell@mac.com or call 580-371-1764.