The City of Oklahoma City released the survey as a way for citizens to voice their ideas on improvements to 105 community and neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City as part of the MAPS initiative. The survey is available in English and Spanish and will remain open to the public until May 2023.
Oklahoma City was ranked as more affordable than every other city on the list due to its relatively low housing costs and overall cost of living. The site’s evaluations came from a metric system, which graded cities on a 100-point scale – 100 representing the best possible score. With each of the four included categories representing 25% of the overall grade, the site then broke each category down into specific qualities.
RIVERSPORT OKC has announced plans for a $1.4 million Oklahoma Trailhead and Bike Park project to coincide with the city’s recent expansion of its trail system. Once completed, cyclists will be able to make a 45-mile loop around Oklahoma City on paved trails, in addition to mountain bike trails and jump lines.
Cyclists from across the country will gather in Edmond on Nov. 6 for a day of events with Cycle 66. More than 700 riders are expected to arrive in time for Sunday’s events, beginning at 8 a.m. Two courses for kids will be included: a one-mile race and a single-loop criterium. For more experienced riders, three routes will be available, consisting of 10 miles, 33 miles or 66 miles. The Crit @ Cycle 66 race will serve as the main event.
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will host one of the nation’s most notable urban planners, Dan Biederman, on Oct. 28 as a guest speaker.
Shoppers unite! If you’re in the hunt for local goods or want to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping, the Night Market at Scissortail Park should be your first option.
Construction began this week for one of the 13 trails included in the Better Streets program. Deep Fork Trail begins on Grand Boulevard where the Katy Trail ends, just south of I-44 and Grand Boulevard, a quarter mile south of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The trail will continue west of the Deep Fork River over Western Avenue and under I-44, connecting to the Grand Boulevard Trail that currently ends on the ramp to westbound I-44.
Downtown Oklahoma City’s recently completed Scissortail Park will host Foodie Fest of OKC on October 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event, organized by OKC Black Eats, will feature live music and entertainment, along with more than 50 food and retail vendors to coincide with the park’s farmer’s market.
