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. Community input will guide consultants as they develop a master plan and assess current park conditions, accessibility, and potential expansion needs for neighborhood and community parks around Oklahoma City.

Meetings for Groups D, E, F, G and H will be held in January and February. Residents who use these parks are encouraged to attend and provide input on upcoming improvements.

Three meetings were held in December for Groups A, B and C. Residents who missed previous meetings are welcome to attend future meetings to provide input on their park or complete the survey at maps4parks.com. The survey is available in English and Spanish.

WHAT: Group D MAPS 4 Parks Open House

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36^th St. Oklahoma City, OK  73112 (Conservatory)

WHAT: Group E MAPS 4 Parks Open House

WHERE: OKCPS Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, 615 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK (Great Room)

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHAT: Group F MAPS 4 Parks Open House

WHERE: South Lakes Regional Park, 4210 SW 119th St, Oklahoma City, OK  73173 (Event Center)

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHAT: Group G MAPS 4 Parks Open House

WHERE: Sellers Recreation Center, 8301 S Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK  73159

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHAT: Group H MAPS 4 Parks Open House

WHERE: Southern Oaks Recreation Center, 400 SW 66th St, Oklahoma City, OK  73139

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

MAPS 4 includes $69.6 million to upgrade every municipal neighborhood and community park outside of the central business district. Improvements will be based on onsite park assessments and current park standards, in addition to community feedback from the survey.

Amenities and potential improvements to neighborhood parks may include (but not limited to):

• Informal practice fields/open space
• Walking trails
• Play structures
• Outdoor fitness facilities
• Picnic areas
• Park shelters

Additionally, potential improvements to community parks may include (but not limited to):

• Botanical/community gardens
• Playground equipment
• Bathrooms
• Shade structures
• Splashpads
• Trees
• Activity facilities
• Signage

Neighborhood and community parks upgrades are part of the $154 million budget for the MAPS 4 Parks project. $22.2 million will fund outdoor basketball and pickleball courts, community gardens, placemaking efforts at Lake Stanley Draper, renovations with Booker T. Washington Park, improvements at Minnis Lakeview Park, enhancements at the Northeast Community Center and building four new parks in Canadian County, Cleveland County, far northeast and southeast Oklahoma City. The project also includes $32.3 million to improve C.B. Cameron Park and South Lakes Park as well as $12.8 million for improvements along the Oklahoma River. Another $16.5 million is allocated for an operating fund to provide for the operations and maintenance of these park improvements.

Residents can stay up to date on the MAPS 4 Parks project at okc.gov/maps4. Learn more about the MAPS 4 Parks public engagement process and take the survey at maps4parks.com.

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About MAPS 4

MAPS 4 is a debt-free public improvement program funded by a temporary penny sales tax that will raise a projected $1.07 billion over eight years. Oklahoma City voters approved the sales tax to fund MAPS 4 in a special election on Dec. 10, 2019, moving forward with a unique and ambitious plan to transform our community. The temporary penny sales tax funding MAPS 4 began April 1, 2020, and ends in 2028. More than 70 percent of MAPS 4 funding is dedicated to neighborhood and human needs. The rest is for quality of life and job-creating initiatives. The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board and its six subcommittees will guide MAPS 4 planning and implementation, making recommendations to the City Council. The Council has final authority on MAPS 4. The MAPS Investment and Operating Trust developed a strategic investment plan to support long-term sustainable funding for MAPS 4 projects' operational expenses and maintenance. Visit okc.gov/maps4 for more.

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