The City of Sapulpa's Parks and Recreation Department is continually striving to keep pace with the challenge of growth and its incumbent responsibilities, and to provide quality parks, recreation facilities and programs that meet the ever-changing leisure needs of the Sapulpa community. The Parks & Recreation Department currently has 19 parks and recreation facility areas under its jurisdiction. The department is responsible for maintenance of all properties during all stages of planning, development and maintenance. Throughout each stage, the department strives to protect and enrich both man-made and natural resources and employs them to make available an assortment of recreational programs and events. This strategy is intended to provide accessible, benefits-driven recreational facilities and activities that support local community citizens, groups and organizations of every age range and ability. City parks range in function and size from small, one-acre pocket parks to a large youth sports complex, and they are in varying stages of development. Sapulpa Parks and Recreation also maintains two city lakes with approximately 369 surface acres of water and manages year-round stocking programs. The city lakes are enjoyed by members of the state-wide area for outdoor fishing, boating, camping, hiking and hunting activities.