The Energy FC plays in Oklahoma City’s recently renovated Taft Stadium. The Oklahoma City Thunder The NBA’s presence in Oklahoma City has transformed the downtown Chesapeake Energy Arena into one of the toughest places to play – and one of the best places to watch – professional sports. The Thunder’s minor league affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, is also based here. ASA Hall of Fame Stadium The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, the headquarters of the governing body of U.S.A. Softball, is located in Oklahoma City. The adjoining USA Hall of Fame Stadium Complex, home to the OGE Energy Field, is the site of the NCAA Division I Women’s College World Series. The complex also hosts other collegiate-level softball championships, as well as national and international men’s softball tournaments. 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, 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 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. This September, Downtown Oklahoma City’s greenspace will increase dramatically when the north section of Scissortail Park opens. The south section opens in 2021. The programming of both Myriad Gardens and Scissortail Park will complement each other, with both parks offering many more
The annual tulips at Myriad Gardens bring color to downtown Oklahoma City.
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