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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
Parts of OKC affected by severe storms and tornado
The following damage was reported after severe storms and a tornado passed through Oklahoma City on May 19.
05/20/2024 12:14 PM
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
City offers Free Landfill Day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, May 18
Spring cleaning season is here, and with it comes the opportunity for Oklahoma City's residential trash customers to clear out their clutter and dispose of big junk or landscape debris during Free Landfill Day on Saturday, May 18.
05/14/2024 8:27 AM
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
Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s recognize OKC Utilities with top ratings
S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) have assigned (2024 bonds) and reaffirmed (bonds outstanding) AAA and Aaa ratings for the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT).
05/09/2024 8:06 AM
Oklahoma City Utilities celebrates National Drinking Water Week
“Raise a Glass to Tap” is the message the City of Oklahoma City is promoting May 5-11 as it joins municipal water utilities across the country to recognize National Drinking Water Week.
05/07/2024 9:57 AM
Cách thức chuẩn bị ứng phó với lốc xoáy ở Thành Phố Oklahoma
Điều quan trọng là phải nhận biết rõ thời tiết quanh năm, đặc biệt là vào mùa xuân và đầu mùa hè khi khả năng lốc xoáy gia tăng ở Thành Phố Oklahoma. Có một kế hoạch ứng phó lốc xoáy và liên tục truyền đạt kế hoạch đó có thể là nguyên tắc cơ bản của quý vị để sống sót.
05/06/2024 11:16 AM
Como prepararse en caso de un tornado en Oklahoma City
Es importante estar al tanto del clima durante todo el año, particularmente en la primavera y a principios del verano cuando aumentan las posibilidades de tornados en Oklahoma City. Tener un plan para tornados y transmitir constantemente ese plan puede ser la clave para sobrevivir.
05/06/2024 11:08 AM
How to prepare for tornado season in Oklahoma City
It’s important to stay weather aware year-round, particularly in the spring and early summer, when tornado chances increase in Oklahoma City. Wherever you are during a severe weather threat, be sure to be aware of the weather and have different ways to get information.
05/06/2024 11:04 AM
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
May is Flood Awareness Month; here’s how to prepare before flooding happens
May is Flood Awareness Month because it is historically the month with the highest number of flooding disasters in Oklahoma. Prepare for flooding before it happens.
05/01/2024 11:07 AM
Residents keep 125 tons of hazardous waste out of City landfills
Six hundred and forty-five Oklahoma City residents dropped off 250,612 pounds of ammunition, medications, computers and tires during the City’s annual Special Collection event held on April 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds.
04/29/2024 9:34 AM
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
Order discounted rain barrels by May 7 to conserve water, help your garden
People can buy the upcycled 55-gallon rain barrels, starting at $69.50 each, online at okc.gov/RainBarrel. Program participants should specify Oklahoma City as the “Rainbarrel Program City” during online checkout to correctly associate the order with Oklahoma City’s program.
04/23/2024 1:11 PM