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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
Order discounted rain barrels by April 28 to conserve water
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.
04/14/2025 7:30 AM
Lane closures on Robert S Kerr Avenue for water line repair
To accommodate the repair, all eastbound and westbound lanes of Robert S Kerr Avenue are temporarily closed from North Harvey Avenue to North Robinson Avenue. The repair is expected to be completed by 8 p.m., with lane closures remaining in place until work is finished.
04/11/2025 3:33 PM
OKC invites residents to dispose of computers, tires, ammunition and medications during April 12 special collection
Oklahoma City will host a special collection of unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medications from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the OKC Fairgrounds. The drop-off site will be on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the Jim Norick Arena.
04/09/2025 8:30 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’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed March 28
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S. Portland Ave. will be closed Friday, March 28, for maintenance and will reopen Saturday, March 29. The Center accepts a variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.
03/26/2025 8:56 AM
OKC Utilities repairing water valve; traffic, service impacts
OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are working to repair the valve of an 8-inch water main located along Northwest 16th Street between North Rockwell Avenue and North MacArthur Boulevard. Eastbound and westbound traffic between Rockwell Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard will be impacted.
03/20/2025 11:39 AM
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 invites residents to dispose of computers, tires, ammunition and medications during April 12 special collection
Oklahoma City will host a special collection of unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medications from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the OKC Fairgrounds. The drop-off site will be on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the Jim Norick Arena.
03/17/2025 3:17 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
Lane closures on North Broadway Avenue for water line repair
OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are repairing a leak on a water service line near the intersection of Northwest 10th Street and North Broadway Avenue.
03/17/2025 10:02 AM
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
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
Temporary lane closures on NE 122nd Street for water main repair
OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are working to repair a ruptured 12-inch water main near the intersection of Northeast 122nd Street and North Santa Fe Avenue. Due to the complexity of the repair and safety considerations, work is scheduled to begin this evening and continue into the morning.
02/26/2025 2:56 PM
Portion of Northwest 36th Street closed for water main repair
The eastbound and westbound lanes of Northwest 36th Street are temporarily closed from North Pennsylvania Avenue to North Westmont Street while crews work to repair the main.
02/24/2025 1:07 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 invites residents to share feedback on “backyard dwellings” ordinance
Feb. 21 update: A public hearing during the Oklahoma City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, about an ordinance that would allow accessory dwellings (AKA “backyard dwellings”) to be built within Oklahoma City’s core, is being deferred to a later date. The agenda item was postponed.
02/20/2025 11:04 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