Spring
Go on a two-wheel adventure! In recent years, the number of bike trails have boomed in the metro as cities invest in amenities that encourage families to get outside and get moving together. In fact, the most adventurous bikers can now ride through an 80-mile network of interconnected trails touching most of Oklahoma City. From the newly-completed Lake Stanley Draper Trail to the ever-popular Mitch Park Trail, families have plenty of ways to have fun and explore our community with minimal gas required. Urban trails like the Oklahoma River Trail and Lake Hefner Trail offer beautiful views away from street traffic. Arcadia Lake has two trail options, a 2.5 mile paved trail and a longer 6.5 mile multi-use dirt track. The Oklahoma Bicycle Society welcomes all skill levels on their weekly Donut Rides that depart from Will Rogers Park’s tennis parking lot on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and head to a local donut shop for a morning treat. Find more bike trails and biking events at metrofamilymagazine.com/bike-okc . Celebrate spring, street festival style As we shake off the winter blues and roll into spring, Oklahoma festival season kicks into high gear and the celebrations are almost non-stop! There is not much better than the community street festivals that celebrate local art, music and food. From long-time favorites like Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk to Edmond’s new Vibes art experience, these monthly gatherings bring extra flavor to metro districts and offer families a way to get to know our city and its businesses in a new light. Find a street festival near you at metrofamilymagazine. com/family-friendly-okc-street-festivals . Go park hopping! Spring feels like an awakening of sorts as we break out of our chilly forecasts. The first warm days of sunshine are a welcome gift that never arrive too soon. Step out of your park routine and try out a new-to-you park. Perhaps your family might enjoy a towering playground or maybe a serene park for a picnic and yard games. Or try geocaching, disc golf or futsal! There are dozens of metro parks to check out so the hardest part will be choosing where to start. Find popular parks and hidden gems around the metro at
ARCADIA LAKE MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL. PHOTO BY STACY NOAKES.
VIBES ART EXPERIENCE IN DOWNTOWN EDMOND CELEBRATES CREATIVITY AND LOCAL ARTISTRY.
metrofamilymagazine.com/metro-parks . Other can’t-miss freebies:
• Second Saturdays at Oklahoma Contemporary • Arts Trek at Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art • Covered in Color Artfest in Midwest City • Steamroller Print Fest at ARTSPACE at Untitled
STARS AND STRIPES PARK PLAYGROUND FOR LITTLES. PHOTO BY STACY NOAKES.
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