Scissortail Park, a transformative 70-acre urban greenspace in the heart of Oklahoma City, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a new event, the Core to Shore 5K, on Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This milestone event commemorates the park's role in connecting downtown Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma River, a vision realized through the MAPS 3 initiative.
Oklahoma City’s Myriad Botanical Gardens has achieved national recognition, securing the 99th spot in a recent survey of America’s most breathtaking views. Conducted by Mixbook, a top-rated photobook company, the survey polled 3,000 Americans to rank the nation’s most scenic locations, shining a spotlight on this urban oasis as a top destination for photography enthusiasts.
Oklahoma City has earned a spot on Fortune's list of the 50 best places for families to live in the U.S., celebrated for its affordability, family-friendly environment, and diverse recreational opportunities. From its thriving economy to its rich Western heritage and ongoing infrastructure improvements, Oklahoma City has become an attractive destination for those looking to start a career, raise a family, or simply enjoy a high quality of life.
Plans for Oklahoma City’s Andretti Karting began in 2019 and though Covid slowed the process down, progress on the $42 million, 100,000-square-foot facility is well underway. “We have broken ground at The Half and plan to be open by Spring 2025, it will be a beautiful facility,” adds Hamann. He said the similar businesses located at The Half were a deciding factor in the location. “We believe in synergy and the businesses located there attract the same type of customer.”
Libraries and recreation centers in the metro area will be filled with a variety of free visual and performing arts programming this summer thanks to a partnership between the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, the Metropolitan Library System and Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation.
The West Village District’s Fourth Friday is back kicking off a summer of excitement and community spirit. This popular event series, transforming the southwestern corner of downtown, will continue the last Friday of each month through October, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oklahoma proudly wears the title of the Softball Capital of the World, a fitting designation as it prepares to host the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series (WCWS) at Devon Park. From May 30 to June 7, the tournament will feature eight teams competing in one of the most prestigious complexes. Tickets are still available to experience the excitement firsthand.
The MAPS 4 Bike Lanes initiative is set to transform Oklahoma City's cycling landscape with an impressive $22 million investment. These funds will drive targeted improvements to biking facilities identified through the meticulous planning of the bikewalkokc program adopted in spring 2018, aiming to weave a comprehensive network of on-street biking pathways throughout the city.
