OKC Parks - From youth fishing to adaptive recreation classes

Published on July 28, 2023

Your Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department has you covered for fun activities the entire family will enjoy.

Family Aquatic Centers

If you want to beat the heat, OKC Parks has three Family Aquatic Centers around the City. With over 70,000 visitors annually, your neighbors are cooling off this weekend at an Aquatic Center, too.

  • Willa D. Johnson Recreation/Aquatic Center, 909 Frederick Douglas Ave.
  • Earlywine Family Aquatic Center, 3101 SW 119th St.
  • Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center, 3201 N. Grand Blvd.

Saturday, July 29

  • Youth Hooked on Fishing: Discover the joys of fishing with the Youth Hooked on Fishing program. From 9-11 a.m. at Dolese Park, 5105 NW 50th St., we will provide hands-on instruction for students to learn basic fishing skills, including casting and knot tying. All equipment, including rods, reels and bait will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Participants will be allowed to keep all equipment they receive during the class, thanks to the Police Athletic League and Lucky Lure Bait and Tackle. This program is open to kids ages 5-15 with all experience levels. Free to attend. No registration required. 

Open Activities Registration

  • Summer Dance Camp (Solo/Duet workshop): Join OKC Parks for a 3-day dance camp at NW Optimist Performing Arts Center, 3301 NW Grand Blvd., focusing on creating your own dance solo or duet performance. This program is designed for dancers ages 9-18 of all levels and abilities. The teachers will guide you through the creative process, from choosing and editing music to designing your own costume and creating choreography. Registration is $50/child and ends on Aug. 2. Register with Event ID: 00000433 at okc.gov/parksignup.  
  • Fall Gardening Know-How: August is the time to start planting for your fall vegetable garden! Learn the best vegetable selections for Oklahoma and how to plant in tight spaces on Aug. 5 at Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th St. You will receive instructions and seeds to plant at home. Registration is $15/person and ends on Aug. 5. Register with Event ID: 00000085 at okc.gov/parksignup.
  • Adaptive Rotation Recreation Class: Every Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Sellers Recreation Center, 8301 S. Villa Ave, we host different weekly activities, ranging from arts & crafts, dance, physical education and different sporting events. This free ongoing class is a great way for special needs children and young adults to be active and have a great time. No registration required.

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Media Contact

Robert Culverhouse, OKC Parks & Recreation

(405) 206-5313

robert.culverhouse@okc.gov

 

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