Trick-or-treating in Oklahoma City is Oct. 31 Published on October 08, 2026 Oct. 31 is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating. For residents looking for community fun, Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has a range of Halloween-themed activities planned. Tagged as: , Fire, Parks & Recreation
City warns applicants about fraudulent permit, zoning payment requests Published on September 24, 2026 Some applicants have received scam emails claiming they owe money to the City before their application can be approved or processed. These messages may look legitimate and can include information about an actual project or application. Tagged as: , Development & Zoning, Parks & Recreation, Planning
Officials break ground on USS Oklahoma City memorial Published on September 23, 2026 The memorial honors the legacies of the USS Oklahoma City submarine and naval cruiser. Construction recently began and includes a plaza, service memorial walls, narrative history panels and a temporary replica of the submarine sail. Tagged as: , Economic Development, Parks & Recreation
Construction begins on first MAPS 4 Youth Center in Woodson Park Published on September 23, 2026 The facility is designed to transform the lives of Oklahoma City’s youth with learning and social opportunities for children of all ages. The $18.7-million project includes $13.7 million from MAPS 4 and $5 million from the OKC 2025 Bond. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Parks & Recreation
OKC Parks to cut ribbon at revamped sports complex Published on September 15, 2026 Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation and Ward 7 Councilman Camal Pennington will cut the ribbon at Edwards Park Football Complex this month after an overhaul of the facility. The public ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Edwards Park, 1515 N. Bryant Ave. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Ward 7
City of OKC offices closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day Published on August 27, 2026 Trash and recycling pick up is delayed. Make-up day is Wednesday, Sept. 9. Bulky waste collection not affected. Free fare for OKC buses, OKC Streetcar, RAPID and OKC PLUS Zone 1 & 1a ADA Paratransit. Tagged as: , Animal Welfare, EMBARK, Martin Nature Park, Municipal Court, Parks & Recreation, Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Utilities
City Council approves final plans for first phase of MAPS 4 Parks Published on August 18, 2026 Phase 1 includes improvements to 14 neighborhood parks and five community parks across the city as well as improvements to Booker T. Washington Park, which is still in design. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Parks & Recreation
Final plans approved for first MAPS 4 Youth Center in Woodson Park Published on July 21, 2026 The Oklahoma City Council approved final plans for the first MAPS 4 Youth Center, located at Woodson Park, 3403 S. May Ave. The new 48,370-square-foot building will be operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. The $18.7-million project includes $13.7 million from MAPS 4 and $5 million from the OKC 2025 Bond. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Parks & Recreation
Concejo aprueba planos del Centro Juvenil MAPS 4 en Woodson Park Published on July 21, 2026 El Concejo de Oklahoma City aprobó los planos finales para la construcción del primer Centro Juvenil de MAPS 4, ubicado en Woodson Park, 3403 S May Ave. El nuevo edificio, con una superficie de 48,370 pies cuadrados, será operado por Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Noticias en español, Parks & Recreation