The City of Guymon has officially assumed ownership of the former B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1885 property and has begun improvements to prepare the site for public use. City crews are currently conducting extensive landscaping, cleanup, and general maintenance to restore and enhance the property. These efforts are focused on improving safety, appearance, and overall accessibility for the community.

The City’s intent is to transform the property into a usable public park space for the enjoyment of all residents. Improvements will continue over the coming weeks as staff work to ensure the area is welcoming, functional, and aligned with community needs.

We appreciate the public’s patience as this transition takes place and look forward to providing an additional outdoor space that contributes to the quality of life in Guymon.

To ensure this space is utilized in a way to best serves the community, take our survey and let us know what this space should look like in the future: Elks Lodge Building Survey

For additional information, please contact the City Manager’s Office.

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Lodge Sign
Back side of Lodge
Check out this week's Adult Pick at the Guymon Public Library!

An undercover FBI agent investigates a family with suspected ties to organized crime—by posing as their live-in nanny in this thriller from the world’s #1 bestselling author, James Patterson.

No one sees her, but she sees everything. Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI.

Now decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable.

Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organized crime. But as Elinor pushes toward the truth, her superpower—anonymity—morphs into a fatal flaw.

The more the invisible woman integrates into her “host” family, the more dangerously memorable she becomes.
4 months ago, City of Guymon Public Library
Adult Pick The Invisible Woman by James Patterson and Susan DiLallo

Due to spraying, Sunset Hills will be closed Wednesday, February 25th.

We will be trying our best to complete the project in one day. However, if unable to, the course will be completely closed Thursday, February 26th as well. Please call the clubhouse
AFTER the 25th to check course availability before you come to play.

We appreciate your patience while we try to make Sunset Hills into the best shape for the public.

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Golf Course

Conserving Water, Living Longer 💧

GUYMON- As our community receives sparks of warmer weather, it is easy to worry about tending to the yard, watering the grass, and taking advantage of washing our vehicles. However, our community is still under water restrictions. On September 18, 2025, Water Conservation and Water Waste Prevention Regulations returned to pre-emergency status, which implemented the following methods:

• An odd/even watering schedule will be put into place beginning on September 18, 2025, if your address is an even number we are requesting you water only on even numbered days, and if your address is an odd number water only on odd numbered days.
• Refrain from watering your yard during the hours of 11:00 am through 7:00 pm. Restrict your watering to the late evening hours or the early morning hours.
• Refrain from watering your yard in such a manner that water runs down the street or floods the sidewalks.
• Refrain from washing your vehicles in your driveway.

Violation of any or all restrictions will result in penalties as listed in Section 46-106. -Penalties, which includes, but are not limited to:

“A previous violation shall not be considered if a period of five years has elapsed since the violation occurred or the property is acquired by a new owner.” (Code 1998, § 17-215; Ord. No. 720, § I, 6-26-2008), as well as any fines defined by the City.

Last year alone, the City of Guymon pumped and managed 1,430,771,453 gallons of water, with 95.8% being treated and delivered as drinkable water to residents and businesses. It is Guymon’s top concern to prioritize long-term water reliability, operational efficiency, and infrastructure investment. Through the Mesa Water Project, the City of Guymon is working diligently to ensure water for the future. The Project will ensure Guymon residents an additional 5 million gallons of water a day. The project completion date of the Water Project is March of 2027.

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Water
Happening this week at the library 📖: February 23rd: Crafterwork: Resin Flowers February 24th: Yoga for Adult February 25th: Let's Get Moving February 26th: DIY Brown Sugar Winter Scrub, Silent Book Club
4 months ago, City of Guymon
Yoga for Adults
Let’s Get Moving
Sugar Scrub

A reminder about the STEAM event tomorrow👩‍🔬🔬:

What to Expect:
Hands on STEAM activities for all ages
Interactive Demonstrations
Learning you will enjoy
Giveaways

Date: February 20
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Location: Texas County Activity Center
Cost: Free

For more details visit www.engagelearning.org

4 months ago, City of Guymon
STEAM Event Flyer
County Commissioner Burn Ban Effective Immediately ❗️
4 months ago, City of Guymon
Burn Ban Resolution

Tuesday’s Texas County Wildland Fires 🚒

Tuesday was expected to be a dangerous fire day in the area and expectations were correct. Texas County and other area Firefighters were challenged with incredible weather conditions during fighting wildland fires.
Two fires that occurred in Texas County used local and distant resources. The first fire reported at 11:45am was located northwest of Hooker at Rd. F & Mile 39 now known as “Stevens Fire”. This fire burned an estimated 5500 acres in an east/northeast direction. The second fire reported at 1:45pm was located at Hwy 54 & Mile 49 now known as “Side Road Fire”. This fire burned an estimated 3000 acres. In the Side Road Fire, fire and smoke conditions became so dangerous that a 7-vehicle crash occurred which required Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other local agencies to close Hwy 54 between Hooker and Tyrone. Only minor injuries were reported in the crash.

“These fires were expected to merge later in the afternoon due to the extreme wind conditions, but they both remained parallel burning everything in their path”, said Guymon Fire Chief Grant Wadley. Firefighters and other agencies had to split their resources to fight these fires at the same time.
In both fires, multiple homes and structures were totally lost with officials on Wednesday determining how many and the exact locations. No fire related injuries were reported to officials and cause of the fires is under investigation at this time. At one point, the town of Tyrone was ordered to evacuate due to the uncontrolled flames moving directly towards the town. Near the same time, power poles failed due to catching fire and then blown over by the strong winds which then left Tyrone without power till nearly 8:45pm last night. Evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday evening, and residence were able to return to their homes.

All eleven Fire Department in Texas County, Keyes Fire Department from Cimarron County, Gruver Fire Department from Texas, Oklahoma Forestry Service, and multiple Kansas Fire units responded. Aid and assistance from the Texas County Sheriff Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Hooker and Tyrone Police Departments, Hooker EMS, Texas County Districts 1, 2, and 3, and many other private farmers and industrial companies were used.
Fire units remained on patrol all during the night and continuing Wednesday putting out fire areas of concern. High Fire Danger is expected throughout next Monday with Texas County currently on an active Burn Ban.

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Guymon Fire Department

The Guymon Public Library offers over 6,000 magazine titles in lots of different languages. No holds, no waiting! Check them out today on the Libby App free with your Guymon Public Library card!

4 months ago, City of Guymon Public Library
Magazines on Libby

Thank you to Main Street Guymon for recognizing The City of Guymon at last night's annual banquet. The City was awarded the following:

Best Creative Fundraising Effort- Dale Park Revitalization Project
Outstanding Community Education Program & Best Interior Design Small Project- Guymon Public Library & Arts Center
Outstanding Public Official- Payton Maddox

We are proud of our employees and all their efforts. 🏆


4 months ago, City of Guymon
Dale Park Award
City Manager Mike Shannon
Library Staff
Animal Control Officer Payton Maddox
BURN BAN IN EFFECT ❗️❗️ Please be aware of the burn ban in effect. Take precaution and stay safe.
4 months ago, City of Guymon
Burn Ban

Happening this week at the library 🐉:

February 17th: Storytime, Healthy Kids, Healthy Lifestyle, Yoga for Adults
February 18th: Let's Get Moving, Healthy Kids, Healthy Lifestyle
February 19th: DIY Lunar Year Firecracker Craft, Healthy Kids, Healthy Lifestyle
February 21st: Calm & Create

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Storytime
Healthy
Yoga
Moving
DIY

The City of Guymon welcomes Engage Learning of Oklahoma for an interactive, FREE community STEAM event on February 20th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Engage Learning brings hands on experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math designed to engage learners of all ages and ability levels. 🔬⚛

This event offers families, students, and adults the chance to try engaging activities and demonstrations that make learning fun and accessible. Whether you're exploring circuits, building, or designing there is something for everyone.

What to Expect:
Hands on STEAM activities for all ages
Interactive Demonstrations
Learning you will enjoy
Giveaways

Date: February 20
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Location: Texas County Activity Center
Cost: Free

For more details visit www.engagelearning.org

4 months ago, City of Guymon
STEAM Flyer
The east entrance at the golf course in now OPEN! Thank you for your patience on this matter.
4 months ago, City of Guymon
Golf Course
In observance of President's Day, City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. We will resume our regular business hours at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

En conmemoración del Día de los presidentes, las oficinas de la cuidad permanecerán cerradas el lunes 16 de febrero de 2026. Reanudaremos nuestro horario comercial habitual a las 8:00 am del martes 17 de febrero de 2026.
4 months ago, City of Guymon
President's Day 2026
The east entrance to the golf course (Sunset Hills) will be closed while the Parks Department works on the Elks area. Please use the most south entrance to enter the parking lot to get to the clubhouse. 🏌🏻 It is unclear when the east entrance will reopen at this time.
4 months ago, City of Guymon
Golf Course

A great turnout at the College & Career Fair today. Thank you to Guymon Public Schools for hosting and having us. ✏️

Guymon City Manager, Mike Shannon and his wife, Lori, donated the TV won by Andrea Chavez and Yehudi Hernandez was the winner of the Kindle given by the Guymon Public Library.

City Manager Shannon shared, "In Guymon, we invest in our youth and empower them to pursue opportunity, develop skills, and succeed in today’s workforce."

Thank you to all the City Staff that participated. Go Tigers! 🐯

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Cornhole
Staff
TV Winner
Kindle Winner
ATTENTION ‼️ The East Street closure between 12th and Medical Drive is now OPEN! A big thanks to the Street Department for taking care of our streets.
4 months ago, City of Guymon
Barriers
Check out this week's Young Adult pick! Check it and many other Young Adult books at the Guymon Public Library!
4 months ago, City of Guymon Public Library
GPL Young Adult Pick

Happening this week at the library 💘:

February 9th: Chocolate Tasting
February 10th: Storytime, Valentine's Party, Yoga for Adults
February 11th: Let's Get Moving
February 12th: Mardi Gras DIY Face Masks, Valentine's Party, Page Turners

4 months ago, City of Guymon
Chocolate Tasting
Storytime
Valentine's Party
Yoga for Adults
Let's Get Moving
Mardi Gras DIY Masks
Page Turners