Out and About
Collegiate sporting events OKC’s region is home to two Big-12 Conference universities with powerhouse sports teams. The University of Oklahoma Sooners play 20 miles south of Oklahoma City in Norman. The Oklahoma State University Cowboys call Stillwater home,
The Oklahoma City Boathouse District Oklahoma City transformed its abandoned riverbed into its crown jewel of outdoor recreation. Today, the Oklahoma River is home to an Olympic training venue for rowing and canoe/kayak and
which is an hour’s drive north of OKC. Closer to home, collegiate teams to cheer for include Oklahoma City University, Southern Nazarene University (in Bethany), Oklahoma Christian University and University of Central Oklahoma (both in Edmond). Myriad Botanical Gardens The 17-acre Myriad Botanical Gardens
the only permanently lit paddle sport racing course in the world. Even beginners and casual athletes can enjoy the facility through corporate rowing leagues and rowing classes. The Oklahoma City Boathouse District is also home to RIVERSPORT Rapids, with surfing opening this year as well. The district also includes 14 miles of paved trails that connect to Lake Overholser,
Fans fill the USA Softball Hall of Fame stadium for the Women’s College World Series.
the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge and Lake Hefner,
is a calm and peaceful urban retreat in the heart of Oklahoma City. The park offers a grand performance lawn, a children’s discovery garden, a dog park and many community and seasonal activities that take place throughout the year. In 2015, the Urban Land Institute awarded the Myriad Botanical Gardens its prestigious Urban Open Space Award. Scissortail Park In September 2019, Oklahoma City residents celebrated the opening of another MAPS 3 project, Scissortail Park. The 40-acre upper side has a stage for live music, a skating rink, a paddle boat pond, a restaurant, and a children’s area. The south section opens in 2021 and will be connected by the Scissortail Bridge. The programming of Myriad Gardens and Scissortail Park complements each other.
which are all northwest of downtown Oklahoma City. Oklahoma River is also home to the Oklahoma River Cruises, which offers connections to Bricktown and OKC’s historic Stockyards City. Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation The city’s parks department offers recreational sports leagues for adults and children throughout the year. For adults, the department has competitive and recreational basketball leagues for men and women. There are also men’s, women’s, and co-ed softball leagues. Soccer stars can take the field in the OKC United FC soccer league. For those not into competitive sports, but still enjoy being outside, there are department-managed parks and splash pads throughout the city. More information about all the department’s programs can be found at okc.gov/ departments/parks-recreation.
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