The Bricktown Canal is drained and cleaned every few years, revealing a slew of lost items almost like a slimy, accidental underwater time capsule. It was properly cleaned for the first time in three years recently, and thankfully no (human) bodies were found. Officials found common items like cell phones, wallets and skateboards, but having […]
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation
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Park support
Neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City could see improved facilities and programming if the measure is approved by voters. Former councilman Ed Shadid spearheaded the initiative to get the proposal on a city ballot. It came in response to the MAPS program, which focuses on capital improvements over maintenance and operations. Former councilman Pete White, a […]
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Final actions
Councilmembers set a date on a new sales tax vote, amended policies and approved more spending, among other actions at Oklahoma City Council’s final meeting of the year. Park tax Three weeks ago, former councilman Ed Shadid submitted a petition with enough signatures to allow residents to decide whether or not they want to implement […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Parks & Weather
Oklahoma meteorologists catch a lot of flack when they get their forecasts wrong, but it seems like the state has a new team to rely on for the most accurate information. Last week, Greg Howell of Oklahoma City’s Parks & Recreation department posted a Facebook video in which he gave a live weather report with […]
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Hero’s honor
Nearly 30 acres of riverfront parkland will get more than a million dollars in upgrades and be named after a local war hero. Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation department is taking bids on the new Manuel Perez Park along the Oklahoma River. Manuel Perez Jr. was born in Oklahoma City and is a World War […]
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Renovations to Martin Park Nature Center’s visitor education building began in January and at Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center in September.
Renovations to Martin Park Nature Center’s visitor education building began in January and at Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center in September.
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City on track to open Southern Oaks Wellness and Learning Campus
Southern Oaks Wellness and Learning Campus will partner with local organizations and universities to improve the quality of life in the community.
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Aquatic centers and spraygrounds offer relief from the heat
Summer fun starts at Oklahoma City’s two aquatic centers and 17 spraygrounds open through Sept. 7.