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Last chance for OKC 405 youth soccer sign-ups
Youth ages 4 – 19 interested in playing soccer in one of OKC Parks’ 405 youth soccer leagues are encouraged to register now.
07/01/2024 2:35 PM
Martin Nature Park announces new hours
Martin Nature Park, 5000 W. Memorial Rd., is changing hours beginning July 1.
06/28/2024 12:32 PM
Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks
Residents who know the address of the people launching fireworks can report the violation in the following ways: Call: Fireworks Hotline - (405) 297-2222 between June 28 – July 8. Email: action.center@okc.gov. Text: (405) 252-1053.
06/27/2024 3:10 PM
Minnis Lakeview Recreation Center offers free adaptive STEM classes
Minnis Lakeview Recreation Center, 12520 NE 36th St., hosts adaptive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes every fourth Thursday. The next class is June 27 at 12:30 p.m.
06/26/2024 8:54 AM
Construction begins on football fields in Edwards Park
For decades, Edwards Park, 1515 N Bryant Ave., has been home to many youth football programs. Now, the park’s athletic fields are getting some much-anticipated upgrades. Contractors are scrapping the existing three youth football fields and replacing them with four new football fields.
06/18/2024 9:35 AM
Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule
The Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19) holiday schedule for City of OKC services: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection services are not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule.
06/14/2024 1:30 PM
Oklahoma City seeks public input for Vision Zero Plan to eliminate roadway fatalities
The City of OKC invites everyone who lives, works, or travels within the city limits to provide input on its Vision Zero Plan for transportation safety. Survey results will help staff implement strategies to make transportation safer and, eventually, eliminate deadly crashes on OKC streets.
06/13/2024 1:15 PM
Earlywine Golf Club Clubhouse Grand Opening July 10
The community is invited to the grand opening of the Earlywine Golf Clubhouse, 11600 S Portland Ave, at 10:30 a.m. on July 10.
06/11/2024 9:13 AM
Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks
To keep 911 phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the City of Oklahoma City asks residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks.
06/05/2024 2:07 PM
Oklahoma City Council adopts 2025 budget
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday adopted the City Manager’s 2025 budget. Visit okc.gov/budget to see the budget book. The operating budget, which pays for day-to-day operations, is $918 million.The adopted budget includes funding for 5,117 full-time positions, an increase of nine from FY 24.
06/04/2024 2:42 PM
Join OKC Parks for Summer Day Camps starting at $10 per camp
School’s out for summer, and OKC Parks is ready for day campers all season long. OKC Parks’ Summer Day Camps are designed for children ages 5-17 and are available at recreation centers and parks across OKC.
05/31/2024 10:24 AM
Teen, preteen musicians invited to Genesis HBCU Band Challenge with OKC Parks
Young musicians aged 10-16 are invited to participate in the Genesis HBCU Band Challenge, a summer-long music camp. Each camp session will be held at Pitts Recreation Center, 1920 N Kate Ave., from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Thursday beginning June 3.
05/29/2024 12:49 PM
OKC Parks to host family-friendly golf scramble Father’s Day weekend; teams of 3 and 4 available
Golfers are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a friendly game of golf. Join OKC Parks for its second annual Family Tree Golf Tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Course, 4491 S Lake Hefner Dr., at 8 a.m. June 15.
05/29/2024 9:51 AM
Greenway River Trail and a portion of the South Oklahoma River Trail temporarily closed
A section of the Greenway River Trail between the Boathouse District and Eastern Avenue is closed for one year, and a section of the south side of the Oklahoma River Trail between Eastern and Eagle Lake will close for nine months.
05/22/2024 11:18 AM
MAPS 4 to begin construction on pedestrian bridge over Oklahoma River
Construction has begun on a bike and pedestrian bridge that will span the Oklahoma River at Eastern Avenue, north of OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark. The MAPS 4 pedestrian bridge will connect the trail on the south shore to the four-mile Greenway River Trail on the north shore.
05/22/2024 8:46 AM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, May 29. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule. RAPID operates on a 30-minute frequency from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. OKC Streetcar operates on a regular schedule.
05/21/2024 8:39 AM
OKC spraygrounds, family aquatic centers set to open Memorial Day weekend
It’s that time of year again when area school-aged children trade their textbooks for bathing suits and head out to their local pools for summer fun. OKC Parks officially opens its 16 spraygrounds, two family aquatic centers and community pool on Saturday, May 25.
05/14/2024 1:08 PM
Community invited to Will Rogers Garden’s 34th annual Garden Festival in the Park plant and garden sale May 18
Garden lovers can purchase annuals, perennials and bedding plants, along with garden-related items from over 50 vendors selling everything from begonias to handmade garden art. Festival goers can also interact with fluffy alpacas and adorable therapy goats.
05/13/2024 2:07 PM
Ribbon cutting and open house set for MAPS 3 Senior Health & Wellness Center on South Western May 22
The community is invited to join Mayor David Holt, Oklahoma City Council members and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, for a ribbon cutting and open house for the new MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center,13660 S Western Ave.
05/02/2024 12:56 PM
OKC Parks looks to hire 60 lifeguards during May 4 hiring event
People aged 16 and up looking for a summer job with competitive pay are encouraged to attend a hiring fair from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Frederick Douglass Ave.
04/26/2024 8:29 AM