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THE LOWER PARK ADDITION NEARLY DOUBLES THE SIZE OF SCISSORTAIL PARK TO 70 ACRES. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAPS 3 OFFICE.
The park’s original 36 acres includes ornamental gardens and woodlands, a small lake, children’s playground with unique structures, splash pad, seasonal roller rink, dog park, picnic grove, restaurant, performance stage and great lawn, all connected by meandering paths that encourage visitors to enjoy the tranquil setting. “I love all the different path configurations; even if you think you’ve seen the whole park, there’s always a new way to go, especially when I’m running or with the kids,” says Jeanne King, a local mother of three. “We can always find a quiet corner no matter how crowded the rest of the park is. For such a big, open park, there are so many peaceful little spots.” Over the past three years, the Scissortail Park Foundation has received extensive positive feedback from families on the plethora of activities the park provides. It’s no wonder the park was named a 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites winner in several categories, including Free/ Low-Cost Attraction, Park, Place to Take Out-of-Town Visitors and Place for a Family Picnic, as well as a finalist for Outdoor Fun/ Amusement Venue and Splash Pads! “Families love the playground, especially the water features during summer,” said
Maureen Heffernan, CEO of Scissortail Park Foundation and Myriad Gardens Foundation. “They love our roller rink that we have in the pavilion and being able to rent boats. People have also made the weekly farmer’s market part of their Saturday routine. There is something for everyone.” Families can meet for a play date, host a birthday party or simply pack a picnic and enjoy views of the downtown skyline from the great lawn. The park has also brought people together from all corners of the city, and beyond, for community events hosted by local groups or the park itself, including the Night Markets promoting local artisans, OKC PrideFest and Festival de Vida y Muerte, or Day of the Dead Celebration. MetroFamily hosted over 2,000 people for its Kids Fest in June at the park. Park guests have also enjoyed concerts, including LeAnn Rimes in May 2022, art workshops and health and wellness activities, such as walking clubs and Zumba. In addition to the food trucks that frequent the park, other dining options have also recently opened, like SPARK, featuring burgers and shakes, and The Perch lakeside café. In addition to serving as a hub of fun for local families, Scissortail Park also serves as a respite and introduction to Oklahoma City for visitors.
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