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Oklahoma City offices to close for Champions Parade June 24
The City of Oklahoma City offices will close, and most City services will not be available on June 24 to accommodate the City’s historic Champions Parade. City services will resume on June 25.
06/23/2025 12:38 PM
Residents invited to listening session for first MAPS 4 Youth Center
MAPS 4 and Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County invite community members to a listening session to share ideas and input that will shape programming at the first MAPS 4 Youth Center at Woodson Park, 3403 S. May Ave.
06/12/2025 10:52 AM
Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule
The Juneteenth holiday schedule for City of OKC: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection as usual. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS.
06/10/2025 11:30 AM
Oklahoma City Council adopts 2026 budget
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council adopted City Manager Craig Freeman’s 2026 budget. The budget book can be reviewed at okc.gov/budget. Due to slow revenue growth, City departments were directed to propose a budget reduction.
06/03/2025 2:42 PM
OKC Parks offers water fun this summer
Oklahoma City’s two family aquatic centers and 16 spraygrounds will officially open for the summer Saturday, May 24. Northeast Community Pool, 1226 NE 33rd St., will be open June 10 through Aug. 3.
05/23/2025 8:03 AM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day weekend holiday schedule
Memorial Day (Monday, May 26): No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day is Wednesday, May 28. Bulky waste pickup is not affected. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS.
05/22/2025 8:37 AM
OKC Parks offering multiple kids' summer camps
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has a summer packed with summer camps for students ages 6-17. Camps are already filling up, so be sure to snag your child’s spot. Go to okc.gov/parks and click “Browse Programs.”
05/09/2025 8:30 AM
OKC celebrates Bike to Work Day May 16
Cyclists can beat the traffic, get fresh air and enjoy free coffee in Bicentennial Park, 201 N. Walker Ave., from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16, when they participate in Bike to Work Day.
05/06/2025 12:35 PM
OKC Soccer complex named after former business leader and philanthropist C.B. Cameron
Today, the Oklahoma City Council voted to name a popular OKC Soccer complex after business leader and philanthropist C.B. Cameron. C.B. Cameron and his father, C.W. Cameron, co-founded American Fidelity and First Fidelity Bank. C.B. died in an airplane crash in 1977.
05/06/2025 11:48 AM
Martin Park celebrates 50 years with rededication ceremony, community events
Fifty years after its dedication, Martin Park, 5000 W. Memorial Road, will be rededicated in a public ceremony and meadow planting Saturday, May 10. Visitors of all ages are invited to come help plant native plants at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the meadow on the northwest corner of the park.
05/06/2025 8:54 AM
Residents can weigh in on OKC’s proposed 2026 budget through May 19
The proposed budget includes funding for 5,090 full-time positions, a decrease of 27 from FY 25. Residents are invited to review a copy of the proposed budget book and submit comments by May 19.
04/29/2025 1:23 PM
Oklahoma City honored as Tree City USA
Oklahoma City has again earned recognition as a Tree City USA for its efforts to protect and plant trees. The Arbor Day Foundation bestows the Tree City USA designation on communities that meet several standards for protecting and planting trees.
04/28/2025 3:40 PM
OKC celebrates Bike Month in May
May is National Bike Month, and Oklahoma City is inviting everyone to celebrate with fun and educational activities for cyclists of all ages and skill levels.
04/21/2025 11:09 AM
OKC Parks & Recreation offers free family fun this Easter season
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is inviting families to hop out to a series of special events this April. Visit the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 12, and create your own crafts in the Ed Lycan Conservatory.
04/08/2025 8:33 AM
Construction is underway for Ward 7’s Dewey Park
Construction is underway on a new 4-acre park in northeast Oklahoma City. The former Dewey Elementary School, 3500 N. Lindsay Ave., was purchased by the City of Oklahoma City in December 2024 from Oklahoma City Public Schools to develop a new park in Ward 7.
04/02/2025 11:29 AM
Public invited to learn about Overholser Dam’s future
The public is invited to learn about rehabilitation plans for one of the City’s most iconic water structures, the Overholser Dam, during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
03/27/2025 3:05 PM
OKC Parks announces Deep Fork Trail ribbon cutting
The community is invited to a celebration to mark the opening of three completed phases of the new Deep Fork Trail in Oklahoma City. The ribbon cutting will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at Zach D. Taylor Park, 633 NW 52nd St.
03/18/2025 4:16 PM
OKC Parks & Recreation partners with Youth on Course to expand golf access for young golfers
Through this partnership, Youth on Course members can play for free at Oklahoma City municipal courses anytime Monday through Thursday and after noon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
03/17/2025 10:35 AM
Oklahoma City Council approves plans for more MAPS 4 Bike Lanes
Oklahoma City Council approved a construction contract this week for the next package of MAPS 4 Bike Lanes as part of the $22 million dedicated to bike facility improvements across Oklahoma City. Bike lane locations were selected based on the bikewalkokc plan.
03/14/2025 12:14 PM
High school, career tech students invited to hiring event for City of OKC positions
High school and career technology juniors and seniors from across the metro area are invited to a hiring event for full- and part-time positions with the City of Oklahoma City. Sophomores interested in learning more about the Oklahoma City Police Cadet program may also attend.
03/11/2025 8:20 AM