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Residents keep 132 tons of hazardous waste out of City landfills
More than 600 Oklahoma City residents dropped off 264,565 pounds of ammunition, medicine, computers and tires during the City’s annual special collection day held on April 1.
04/28/2023 2:08 PM
N Penn between NW 12th Street and NW 14th Street temporarily closed
N Penn Ave. between NW 12th Street and NW 14th is closed for the next 6 - 8 hours so crews can repair a 20-inch main break. About 25 customers are without water. Detour signs have been set up in the area.
04/27/2023 4:39 PM
OKC Parks to hold open casting call for ‘Godspell’ April 28-29
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is proud to produce another Broadway hit “Godspell,” a musical by John-Michael Tebelak. An opening casting call* will be held April 28- 29 at the Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St
04/17/2023 4:21 PM
OKC Parks hosts annual Daddy Daughter Dance April 22
Dads and daughters are invited to dance the night away at the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, April 22, at Sky Rink in Scissortail Park, 801 S. Robinson Ave.
04/14/2023 8:27 AM
Sail of USS Oklahoma City hopes to dock along Oklahoma River
Today, Oklahoma City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority and the USS Oklahoma City Park Association to design and construct a commemorative display featuring nautical items from the USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) submarine and the USS
04/11/2023 11:24 AM
OKC Parks & Recreation hiring lifeguards, slide operators and cashiers
People ages 16 and up looking for a fun summer job with competitive pay are encouraged to apply for a job as a lifeguard, slide operator or cashier for the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department.
04/06/2023 4:39 PM
Oklahoma City selected for urban heat mapping campaign assistance
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Tuesday Oklahoma City is one of 18 communities selected to participate in the 2023 NOAA Urban Heat Island (UHI) mapping campaign.
04/04/2023 2:29 PM
City to host spring cleaning event April 1 for computers, tires, ammunition and medication
Oklahoma City will host a special collection for computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medication from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the OKC Fairgrounds. This event is a great way to get rid of these unwanted items as residents begin spring cleaning.
03/28/2023 2:36 PM
Become water waste aware during National “Fix a Leak” Week March 20-26
Save money by finding and fixing common household water leaks. That’s the message the City of Oklahoma City is promoting as it joins the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognizing the EPA’s annual “Fix a Leak” Week, March 20-26.
03/13/2023 10:49 AM
Special collection April 1 for computers, tires, ammunition and medications
Oklahoma City will host a special collection for unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medications from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the OKC Fairgrounds. The drop off site will be on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the Jim Norick Arena.
03/09/2023 2:47 PM
OKC Parks’ camps offer exciting spring break activities for kids
Are you ready for a week of outdoor adventure? OKC Parks is excited to offer day camps during spring break for kids ages 6-17. To register online for a spring break camp, go to okc.gov/parksignup.
03/09/2023 12:06 PM
OKC Parks brings ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ to Civic Center Music Hall
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation brings the Broadway hit “A Raisin in the Sun” to the Civic Center Music Hall. Performances will be in the CitySpace Theatre of the Civic Center Music Hall March 2 -12. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased online at okcciviccenter.com.
02/16/2023 8:05 AM
Western Avenue closes between Main and NW 4th Streets
Beginning today, Jan. 23, a portion of Western Avenue between Main and NW 4th Streets is closed for about five months while crews with the Oklahoma City Utilities Department install a new sewer line in the area.
01/23/2023 2:17 PM
MAPS 4 continues open houses for city-wide park improvements
MAPS 4 continues a series of public open house events to gather input for the Neighborhood and Community Parks Master Plan. The City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents to share ideas on improvements to 105 community and neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City as a part of MAPS 4.
12/28/2022 11:32 AM
Construction underway on Deep Fork Greenway Trail
Work began this month on a 4.3-mile Deep Fork Greenway Trail. The trail will run between the Deep Fork River. It will connect the Katy Trail at NE Grand and I-44 to the North Grand Boulevard Trail at NW Grand and NW 63rd, completing a 24-mile trail system.
12/21/2022 11:12 AM
OKC offers options for Christmas tree disposal
Don’t simply throw your Christmas tree away – turn it into free mulch with help from the City of Oklahoma City. Residential Oklahoma City Solid Waste customers with curbside trash and bulky waste services may also set their natural or artificial trees at the curbside for collection with other bulky
12/20/2022 8:24 AM
Help prevent broken pipes during freezing weather
With pre-Christmas temperatures expected to dip well below freezing later this week, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department wants to remind residents of how to protect their plumbing and help pipes from bursting.
12/19/2022 12:49 PM
Know what’s “Naughty” and what’s “Nice” for your recycling cart this holiday season
The holiday season may be time to be jolly, but it’s also a time to remind everyone about what’s “Naughty” and “Nice” for residential curbside recycling. Customers can help us cut down on recycling contamination by remembering to recycle right.
12/15/2022 2:42 PM
Multicultural plaza renderings unveiled for Capitol Hill
Renderings for a vibrant multicultural plaza to be built in Oklahoma City’s historic Capitol Hill Calle Dos Cinco were unveiled on Thursday by the City of Oklahoma City Planning Department’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative.
12/02/2022 2:24 PM
OKC Street crews ready to treat snow routes
Oklahoma City Street crews driving 17 trucks mounted with plows and salt spreaders are ready to respond once snow begins to accumulate along the City’s snow routes. Crews will work 12-hour shifts until the snow routes are clear.
11/14/2022 9:37 AM