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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
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
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
OKC Parks & Recreation produces first musical performance
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is proud to perform its very first musical production, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Performances will be held Nov. 17-19 at Taylor Performing Arts Center, 1115 SW 70th St.
11/01/2022 3:08 PM
Community invited to dedication of Larry McAtee Park at Crystal Lake
The community is invited to a park naming ceremony in honor of former Councilman Larry McAtee who spent two decades serving Oklahoma City and the residents of Ward 3.
10/03/2022 11:26 AM
Enjoy five weeks of family films in OKC Parks
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation launches its Fall Family Film Series from Sept. 16 through Oct. 14.
09/12/2022 9:02 AM
Junior golfers can play evenings for free at James E. Stewart Golf Course through July 31
Junior golfers, 17 and under, can play golf for free from 7:30 p.m. to sunset now through July 31 at James E. Stewart Golf Course. The nine-hole course is located at 824 Frederick Douglass Ave.
06/09/2022 8:13 AM
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes OKC as a Tree City USA® for the 17th year
Oklahoma City was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to supporting a community that places value on the planting and caring of trees.
04/27/2022 4:19 PM
E-bikes get the official OK for OKC Parks multiuse trails
Electric-assisted bicycles (E-bikes) are officially cleared for use on OKC Parks multi-use and natural trails.
09/13/2021
Oklahoma City’s Hefner Golf Club makes improvements as recovery from winter storms continues
New sod, 6 acres of grass sprigs and a new irrigation system this fall are part of Lake Hefner Golf Club’s plan to make improvements and help the turf recover from the winter’s historic cold snap.
07/28/2021 8:47 AM
Community pools open in time for Fourth of July on odd-even schedule with Family Aquatic Centers
Woodson and Northeast community swimming pools will open beginning Friday, July 2, on the same odd-even schedule as Oklahoma City’s Family Aquatic Centers (FACs).
06/30/2021 9:58 AM
Oklahoma City’s Independence Day holiday schedule
City of OKC services are affected July 4-5 in observance of Independence Day.
06/29/2021 8:00 AM
Blue-green algae present in Oklahoma City’s Lake Hefner
This summer’s recent rainfall events are having an impact on Lake Hefner, with blue-green algae now present.
06/28/2021 10:06 AM
Plenty of parking, transit, park-and-ride and cycling options in downtown Oklahoma City during busy event weekend
This weekend will be one of Oklahoma City’s busiest for special events in the downtown area, but there are plenty of parking, transit, park-and-ride and cycling options no matter where you’re headed.
06/23/2021 8:54 AM
HBCU-style All-Star Band program comes to Oklahoma City
Local high school and college students can help preserve the culture of show style marching bands this summer with the new Oklahoma City All-Star Band program offered through OKC Parks.
06/18/2021 8:27 AM
Groundbreaking ceremony for Earlywine Golf Club Clubhouse is June 17
Join civic leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. June 17 for a new clubhouse at Oklahoma City’s Earlywine Golf Club, 11600 S Portland Ave.
06/10/2021 9:57 AM
City of Oklahoma City buildings begin re-opening to the public
City Hall has re-opened during scheduled public meetings, and the main City of Oklahoma City office building at 420 W Main Street re-opens to the public June 14.
06/10/2021 9:03 AM