The land and water conservation fund (LWCF) state and local assistance program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities

The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) awarded $7.22 million to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation on August 26, 2025, for park development projects in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through a subaward structure, the state agency is directing funds to the City of Tulsa for improvements and facility development at Dream Keepers Park. This project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2028, and will deliver enhanced outdoor recreation amenities and improved public access to community recreational facilities that serve the general public.

The project funding is derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which is financed through offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax dollars. The park development initiatives at Dream Keepers Park will include infrastructure improvements and facility enhancements consistent with Oklahoma's approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, advancing the state's outdoor recreation objectives and expanding community recreational opportunities.

Based on its outdoor recreation priorities, the state has selected grant projects to receive LWCF funding. LWCF grants are made pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 2003 and are funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars. In this project, the oklahoma department of tourism and recreation will make a subaward to the city of tulsa for developments at dream keepers park. This project will benefit the general public.