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Crews install new Bricktown Canal nanobubble technology
Five Moleaer Nanobubble Generators will release microscopic oxygen bubbles that are 1 million times smaller than your typical aquarium aerator bubble. At this size, the bubbles actually drift to the bottom of the canal and break down the nutrient load, improving water quality.
02/26/2025 3:12 PM
OKC Parks offers families plenty of Spring Break options
The weather may be chilly, but Spring Break is right around the corner. Whether your student enjoys archery or acting, fishing or field trips, OKC Parks has plenty of options for the week of March 17-21.
02/24/2025 9:53 AM
OKC ice and snow situation update Feb. 19
Public Works crews are salting along OKC snow routes in 12-hour shifts around the clock until street conditions improve. Trash and recycling collections for Thursday, Feb. 20, and Friday, Feb. 21, will run as scheduled.
02/19/2025 4:44 PM
OKC Parks recreation centers closed Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 19
OKC Parks recreation centers, community centers, performing arts centers, senior centers and gyms will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 19. All outdoor parks will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens will keep their regular winter hours.
02/17/2025 3:30 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.
02/14/2025 8:20 AM
OKC Parks offering golf discount cards
Golfers ready to hit the links at Oklahoma City’s municipal golf courses can buy discounted passes for 2025 through the end of February. Discounts can be purchased online at okcgolf.com/online-store or at any of the City’s 18-hole golf courses.
02/13/2025 9:20 AM
OKC ice and snow situation update Feb. 12
Public Works crews are salting along OKC snow routes in 12-hour shifts around the clock until street conditions improve. Stay home if you can. If you must drive, stay on the City’s snow routes. Visit okc.gov/prepare to see the regional snow route map.
02/12/2025 5:29 PM
OKC Parks recreation centers closed Feb. 13
OKC Parks recreation centers, community centers, performing arts centers, senior centers and gyms will be closed Thursday, Feb. 13. All outdoor parks will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens will keep their regular winter hours.
02/12/2025 4:47 PM
OKC Recreation Centers closed Feb. 12
OKC Parks recreation centers, community centers, performing arts centers, senior centers and gyms will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12. All outdoor parks will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens will keep their regular winter hours.
02/11/2025 6:43 PM
OKC Parks invites kids to enjoy Parents’ Night Out this Valentine’s Day
Parents, enjoy a date night for yourselves for Valentine's Day with Parents' Night Out. Kids ages 6 to 14 can join us at one of our community centers for games, movies, arts and crafts, snacks, and more from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.
02/11/2025 2:53 PM
City Council adopts master plan for MAPS 4 Neighborhood and Community Parks project
Today City Council adopted a master plan for the MAPS 4 Neighborhood and Community Parks project. MAPS 4 includes $70.3 million to improve 105 neighborhood and community parks across Oklahoma City.
01/14/2025 12:41 PM
Oklahoma City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Jan. 22. City offices, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and Municipal Court pay window closed Monday, Jan. 20.
01/14/2025 8:26 AM
OKC Recreation Centers closed Jan. 9
OKC Parks recreation centers, community centers, performing arts centers, senior centers, and gyms will be closed Thursday, January 9. All outdoor parks will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens will keep their regular winter hours.
01/08/2025 7:09 PM
OKC Parks opens Little League Baseball® registration for second season
Baseball players with dreams of playing in the Little League® World Series can now sign up for their shot this spring with OKC Little League Baseball®.
01/06/2025 1:18 PM
Oklahoma City’s Christmas holiday schedule
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24): Trash or recycling pickup as usual. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
12/19/2024 2:33 PM
Community groundbreaking ceremony planned for Capitol Hill Plaza and trail spur Jan. 15
¡Bienvenidos a todos! Everyone is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new outdoor multicultural plaza being built in historic Capitol Hill’s Calle Dos Cinco. The ceremony will be held on Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at We the People Consulting, 228 SW 25th Street.
12/19/2024 11:03 AM
Oklahoma City releases draft Vision Zero Action Plan for resident comments
The City of Oklahoma City has released a draft of the Vision Zero Action Plan designed to reduce fatal crashes, improve roadway safety and create a safer transportation system throughout Oklahoma City. The plan is available for public review and comments on the project website until Jan. 8.
12/19/2024 8:40 AM
OKC residents can recycle, dispose their live Christmas trees
Instead of leaving your live Christmas tree at the curb, turn it into free mulch with OKC Parks. OKC residents can drop off their natural Christmas trees between Dec. 26 – Jan. 15 for OKC Parks to mulch at one of two locations: Will Rogers Park or Wheeler Park.
12/18/2024 8:50 AM
Road improvements limit access to Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, James E. Stewart Golf Course
The northernmost portion of Frederick Douglass Avenue will be closed through January for road replacement and repair. This closure will affect access to the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center and the James E. Stewart Golf Course. Patrons should now turn east on Frederick Douglass Avenue from MLK.
12/11/2024 3:40 PM
OKC Parks announces winter closure dates
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has announced 2024-2025 winter closure dates for its facilities. Community centers, performing arts centers and gyms will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3. Recreation centers and senior centers will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
12/09/2024 9:45 AM