Today, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposed the first series of updates to its venue plan that will stage some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports in world-class arenas and stadiums, creating the ideal experience for athletes and fans.
Ask anyone in the tourism industry who the go-to person for all things Oklahoma City and they will say Sandy Price. Sandy was promoting Oklahoma City before MAPS invested so heavily in the community’s quality of life —when our city’s offerings were limited to the Oklahoma City Zoo, Cowboy Hall of Fame (now the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum), the Crystal Bridge, the Stockyards, and the original Skirvin. But the limited number of attractions never deterred Sandy from being what one colleague called “the perfect brand ambassador for Oklahoma City.”
Construction of the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark is advancing rapidly toward its anticipated 2025 grand opening. This $400 million project, funded by the Chickasaw Nation in collaboration with public and private partners, is set to enhance Oklahoma City's landscape and economy. With major milestones achieved and exciting features taking shape, here's a detailed look at the latest progress:
Oklahoma City’s initiative celebrated completion of the final MAPS 3 project with the opening of a new senior health and wellness center on South Western Avenue last week. This event marked the completion of the MAPS 3 program, an $801 million initiative funded by a one-cent sales tax collected between 2010 and 2017, aimed at improving quality of life through eight key projects.
PIVOT, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit, provides housing and support services for at-risk youth. Its innovative tiny homes and approach to addressing homelessness among young adults has gained recognition from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), which listed PIVOT as one of the top 10 projects delivering compact residential spaces that offer affordable city living options, foster community and minimize environmental impacts.
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.
Calling all pop-culture, comic and sci-fi lovers! Meet your favorite celebrities and fellow con adventurers at the inaugural GalaxyCon OKC, May 24-26 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. This three-day celebration of fandom will bring costumed revelers, celebrities, panels and more to downtown Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City celebrated the grand opening of the new $6.6 million Almonte Library on Southwest 59th Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant addition to the community's resources.
