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We thought today would be tricky, but it looks like #ScoutAndAbout, Day 4 was already picked up by the time we got back to the office! 😅 We love it! South Lakes is one of our 13 fishable lakes and ponds. Get your permit and find a spot near you at okc.gov/fishing. 🎣
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We thought today would be tricky, but it looks like #ScoutAndAbout, Day 4 was already picked up by the time we got back to the office! 😅 We love it! South Lakes is one of our 13 fishable lakes and ponds. Get your permit and find a spot near you at okc.gov/fishing. 🎣
#ScoutAndAbout, Day 3! Whoever grabs Scout today will get a look at OKC's newest public art piece, "We Have Arrived" by Denise Duong. OKC Parks is proud to be home of dozens of works of @cityofokc.bsky.social public art. Find all of them here: https://ow.ly/xZGK50XAJca
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#ScoutAndAbout, Day 3! Whoever grabs Scout today will get a look at OKC's newest public art piece, "We Have Arrived" by Denise Duong. OKC Parks is proud to be home of dozens of works of @cityofokc.bsky.social public art. Find all of them here: https://ow.ly/xZGK50XAJca
#ScoutAndAbout Day 2! Somebody come rescue this little cutie from the cold! OKC Parks maintains 44 premiere athletic fields across town, and our Sports Field Maintenance Team works all year long to give athletes beautiful, safe places to play. 🥎⚾⚽🏈
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#ScoutAndAbout Day 2! Somebody come rescue this little cutie from the cold! OKC Parks maintains 44 premiere athletic fields across town, and our Sports Field Maintenance Team works all year long to give athletes beautiful, safe places to play. 🥎⚾⚽🏈
Will we see you tonight? Join us at the annual Will Rogers Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for food trucks, kids activities, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Bonus: We have more lights this year than EVER! We have free parking throughout Will Rogers Park. See you soon!
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Will we see you tonight? Join us at the annual Will Rogers Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for food trucks, kids activities, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Bonus: We have more lights this year than EVER! We have free parking throughout Will Rogers Park. See you soon!
OK, that's enough turkey. It's time for TROUT! 🎣 The season starts Monday! Our Fisheries Management team stocks Route 66 and Edwards Park. Get your fishing permit at okc.gov/fishing.
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
OK, that's enough turkey. It's time for TROUT! 🎣 The season starts Monday! Our Fisheries Management team stocks Route 66 and Edwards Park. Get your fishing permit at okc.gov/fishing.
Eating carrots today? 🥕 Well, you should be because they're delicious. Learn about growing your own! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us for free from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at Minnis Lakeview Community Center. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/H4va50XxS1Y
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Eating carrots today? 🥕 Well, you should be because they're delicious. Learn about growing your own! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us for free from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at Minnis Lakeview Community Center. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/H4va50XxS1Y
Ready? OK! 📣 Join us for Cheer & Pom class from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Pitts Community Center, 1920 N Kate Avenue. This highly active class will provide training to compete at a middle school level. We focus on coordination, confidence, and physical fitness. Info here: https://ow.ly/6sAI50XxScM
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ready? OK! 📣 Join us for Cheer & Pom class from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Pitts Community Center, 1920 N Kate Avenue. This highly active class will provide training to compete at a middle school level. We focus on coordination, confidence, and physical fitness. Info here: https://ow.ly/6sAI50XxScM
Sunday is the day! The annual Will Rogers Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony is an incredible family event featuring live music, food trucks, magical horse-drawn carriage rides, and fun kids activities! Parking throughout Will Rogers Park. This FREE community celebration is 5-7:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Sunday is the day! The annual Will Rogers Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony is an incredible family event featuring live music, food trucks, magical horse-drawn carriage rides, and fun kids activities! Parking throughout Will Rogers Park. This FREE community celebration is 5-7:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!
Thanks to everybody who came out for our annual Turkey Shoot yesterday! Check out these sweet winners from Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center. 🦃💚
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Thanks to everybody who came out for our annual Turkey Shoot yesterday! Check out these sweet winners from Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center. 🦃💚
TOMORROW! It's time for OKC Parks Turkey Shoot! 🦃 Show off your skills Monday for the chance to win a turkey! Seniors will play cornhole at 1 p.m., and kids and adults will shoot free throws at 6 p.m. Sign up for one of our six tournaments at okc.gov/parks ➡️ Browse Programs ➡️ Community Events.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
TOMORROW! It's time for OKC Parks Turkey Shoot! 🦃 Show off your skills Monday for the chance to win a turkey! Seniors will play cornhole at 1 p.m., and kids and adults will shoot free throws at 6 p.m. Sign up for one of our six tournaments at okc.gov/parks ➡️ Browse Programs ➡️ Community Events.
Enjoy waterfowl season with OKC Parks! Book your blind rental for only $5 a day. Find out how to reserve your spot here: https://ow.ly/Vgxi50XlYkJ
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Enjoy waterfowl season with OKC Parks! Book your blind rental for only $5 a day. Find out how to reserve your spot here: https://ow.ly/Vgxi50XlYkJ
Join us for holiday break fun next week! We'll have outdoor activities, inside crafts, and an exciting field trip during Explorers Camp. Details here: https://ow.ly/IK8I50Xur3a
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us for holiday break fun next week! We'll have outdoor activities, inside crafts, and an exciting field trip during Explorers Camp. Details here: https://ow.ly/IK8I50Xur3a
We're not saying we want plants as gifts (we do), but we're just letting you know that the Oklahoma Orchid Society is hosting a workshop about giving orchids as gifts. 💮 Join us from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at Will Rogers Gardens. Registration is appreciated: https://ow.ly/vBPE50XuqYO
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
We're not saying we want plants as gifts (we do), but we're just letting you know that the Oklahoma Orchid Society is hosting a workshop about giving orchids as gifts. 💮 Join us from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at Will Rogers Gardens. Registration is appreciated: https://ow.ly/vBPE50XuqYO
🚨 Closure Alert 🚨
The southwest entrance of Will Rogers Park will be closed for about two weeks beginning Tuesday for utility work in the area. 🚰 This is at the intersection of Portland Avenue and NW 30.
The southwest entrance of Will Rogers Park will be closed for about two weeks beginning Tuesday for utility work in the area. 🚰 This is at the intersection of Portland Avenue and NW 30.
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
🚨 Closure Alert 🚨
The southwest entrance of Will Rogers Park will be closed for about two weeks beginning Tuesday for utility work in the area. 🚰 This is at the intersection of Portland Avenue and NW 30.
The southwest entrance of Will Rogers Park will be closed for about two weeks beginning Tuesday for utility work in the area. 🚰 This is at the intersection of Portland Avenue and NW 30.
We all need help sometimes. 💚 If you're looking for services and resources, such as food pantries and utility bill assistance, check out okc.gov/gethelp.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We all need help sometimes. 💚 If you're looking for services and resources, such as food pantries and utility bill assistance, check out okc.gov/gethelp.
It's time for OKC Parks Turkey Shoot! 🦃 Show off your skills Monday, November 24, for the chance to win a turkey! Seniors will play cornhole at 1 p.m., and kids and adults will shoot free throws at 6 p.m. Sign up for one of our six tournaments at okc.gov/parks ➡️ Browse Programs ➡️ Community Events.
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's time for OKC Parks Turkey Shoot! 🦃 Show off your skills Monday, November 24, for the chance to win a turkey! Seniors will play cornhole at 1 p.m., and kids and adults will shoot free throws at 6 p.m. Sign up for one of our six tournaments at okc.gov/parks ➡️ Browse Programs ➡️ Community Events.
Join us Monday for as we give thanks for one another at the annual Adaptive Thanksgiving Party, designed for those with special needs of all ages. 🍂 We'll have free food, drinks, arts and crafts, and a resource fair. Registration is FREE: https://ow.ly/o3RO50XpERC
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us Monday for as we give thanks for one another at the annual Adaptive Thanksgiving Party, designed for those with special needs of all ages. 🍂 We'll have free food, drinks, arts and crafts, and a resource fair. Registration is FREE: https://ow.ly/o3RO50XpERC
Your Action Center calls make a difference! Someone reported limbs falling off this dead tree in the median at Reno and Meridian. After a safety huddle, the OKC Parks Forestry team professionally and safely removed the tree in just 2 hours. Please report issues: www.okc.gov/Services/Action-Center.
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Your Action Center calls make a difference! Someone reported limbs falling off this dead tree in the median at Reno and Meridian. After a safety huddle, the OKC Parks Forestry team professionally and safely removed the tree in just 2 hours. Please report issues: www.okc.gov/Services/Action-Center.
This Veterans Day, we remember the bravery and legacy of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts. Pitts Park was named in his memory. He was the first Black officer to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/riley-l-pitts.
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This Veterans Day, we remember the bravery and legacy of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts. Pitts Park was named in his memory. He was the first Black officer to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/riley-l-pitts.
Join the Oklahoma Orchid Society to learn how to give and receive orchids as gifts. 💮 (HINT, HINT. OUR WISH LIST IS BASICALLY, OK?) Join us for this free workshop from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at Will Rogers Gardens. Registration is appreciated: https://ow.ly/2FY850XpGWJ
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Join the Oklahoma Orchid Society to learn how to give and receive orchids as gifts. 💮 (HINT, HINT. OUR WISH LIST IS BASICALLY, OK?) Join us for this free workshop from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at Will Rogers Gardens. Registration is appreciated: https://ow.ly/2FY850XpGWJ
It's time for the Big Swim! Our one-day only group swim lesson for kids is a great way to refresh swim skills. Registration is only $10 and includes a one-day pass to open swim the day of the event! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1984823125642589
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's time for the Big Swim! Our one-day only group swim lesson for kids is a great way to refresh swim skills. Registration is only $10 and includes a one-day pass to open swim the day of the event! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1984823125642589
We all need help sometimes. 💚 If you're looking for services and resources, such as food pantries and utility bill assistance, check out okc.gov/gethelp.
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We all need help sometimes. 💚 If you're looking for services and resources, such as food pantries and utility bill assistance, check out okc.gov/gethelp.
Oklahoma’s waterfowl season is open! OKC Parks now offers daily blind rentals. Find out how to book your spot here: https://ow.ly/wLcH50XlYkI
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Oklahoma’s waterfowl season is open! OKC Parks now offers daily blind rentals. Find out how to book your spot here: https://ow.ly/wLcH50XlYkI
What should you do with such a beautiful day this Saturday? Come fishing with us! Kids get a FREE fishing pole and all the gear at our Hooked on Fishing derbies. Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/680565661480103
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What should you do with such a beautiful day this Saturday? Come fishing with us! Kids get a FREE fishing pole and all the gear at our Hooked on Fishing derbies. Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/680565661480103
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Add this to the list of cool things you didn't know local government did. Go, OKC Fisheries Management Team!
Your OKC Parks fisheries team recently introduced 1,000+ native aquatic plants to Edwards Park Pond as part of our work to improve local fishable waters. These plants will:
✅ Provide better habitat for fish
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Enhance the pond’s ecosystem
✅ Provide better habitat for fish
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Enhance the pond’s ecosystem
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Add this to the list of cool things you didn't know local government did. Go, OKC Fisheries Management Team!