Things to Do

City Pools and Spraygrounds Set to Open in May, June

Splash Into Summer Memorial Day Weekend with the opening of the City’s two Family Aquatics Centers.

Earlywine and Will Rogers Family Aquatics Centers will open on May 25 at 12 noon.Summer hours are: Noon-6 p.m. May 24 – June 1 and Noon – 9:00 p.m. June 2 – August 10. Weekends only through September 1.

The City’s fifteen spraygrounds will open on May 24. New spraygrounds can be found at Harvest Hills, McCracken, North Highland, Reed and Taylor parks. Spraygrounds are open daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. May 24 – September 1.

For a complete list of pools and spraygrounds and the Summer 2008 aquatics schedule, or to request a copy of our annual Pools brochure, visit us here at www.okc.gov/parks, or call 297-2211.

Bug Out

May 8, 2008 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Myriad Botanical Gardens

Visit the Myriad Botanical Gardens for our annual BUG OUT! Kids young and old can help release thousands of very hungry ladybugs into the Crystal Bridge to help us get rid of our pesky pest population; part of the Gardens' integrated pest management program. Call 297-3995, or visit www.myriadgardens.com for more information. While supplies last.

Blindfolds, Yes...Binoculars, No!

Saturday, May 10 3:00 p.m.
Martin Park Nature Center

Have you ever done any bird watching...while wearing a blindfold? Come take the challenge as we learn to identify different bird species through their unique sounds, and songs. Space is limited so call 755-0676 to register. Fee: $2 per person.

Mother's Day Downtown

Myriad Botanical Gardens - OKC Museum of Art - OKC National

Memorial Treat mom to a Mother's Day she'll never forget with a trifecta of fun in downtown OKC. Mom's get in free when accompanied by a paid family member at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City National Memorial and the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Hours are 12 noon – 6 p.m. For more information, call 297-3995, or visit www.myriadgardens.com

Festival in the Park

June 7

June is jubilant at this annual festival celebrating National Gardening Week. Free gardening seminars, a plant & garden accessories sale, garden tours, kids activities and more! 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Will Rogers Park, 3400 NW 36th Street. Hosted by the Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs. For more information, call 943-0827. Free.

“Hooked on Fishing” Free Fishing Classes

Get your little angler Hooked on Fishing during these free fishing classes hosted by the City of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Classes take place at area “Close to Home” lakes. No licences or permits required during classes. Click here for a complete schedule of class dates and locations. Open to kids 5-15. Registration is required. Call 316-FISH (3474) after May 19 to sign up.

Play in the Park

June 11 – August 1

The Parks Department offers free, supervised fun for children 6 and over in a safe and structured environment at area parks and community centers. Play in the Park runs every Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 297-2211 for information or visit online at www.okc.gov/parks/play_in_park/ for specific location information.

Meet Julius Squeezer

June 14 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join the naturalists of Martin Park Nature Center as we take an up-close look at some of nature’s most wretched reptiles. Snakes, salamanders and crocs, oh my! FREE to the public.

Performing Arts Summer Camp

Let your young star shine at our annual Performing Arts Summer Day Camp. Four 2-week sessions begin June 16. Open to children 8-16. Cost: $135-$150 per session. Call the NW Optimist Performing Arts Center at 841-2412 for more information, or visit our summer camp Web page here for a complete schedule of session dates and performances.

Tennis Clinics

Your kids can swing into summer fun with our youth tennis daycamps. Several one-week sessions available at Oklahoma City and Earlwine Tennis Centers. Call individual centers for date and cost details, or visit www.okc.gov/parks/tennis for more information.