Runners celebrate crossing the finish line at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, held annually in April.
HEALTH & WELLNESS With miles of bicycle trails, Oklahoma City is a great place to train for your next event, whether it’s on two wheels or your own two legs. If you prefer a more laid-back activity, there are many public golf courses in the metro. When an emergency arises, you’re never too far from world-class medical care. Learn more about where to stay active and healthy at abetterlifeokc.com/health/health/.
Active Lifestyles
popularity and growth of the first two centers, the city is considering building a fifth center. The Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge at the north end of Lake Overholser is a pristine expanse of 1,000 acres. Hiking the area will put you in close contact to wildlife, not to mention beautiful views of lakes, bottomland forest and marshlands. The refuge’s trails can accommodate bicyclists or hikers. You can also rent kayaks or canoes and explore the North Canadian River/Oklahoma River through the refuge. The Oklahoma River, a seven-mile stretch of the North Canadian River that runs through the heart of Oklahoma City, offers world-class canoeing, kayaking and standup paddle boarding. Nearby, an Olympic-level whitewater kayaking facility at the Boathouse District provides whitewater training and
bicycle commuters to travel all the way from northwest Oklahoma City to downtown on designated bike paths. Bluff Creek and Lake Stanley Draper, both located in Oklahoma City, have more than 15 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Three large lakes – Hefner, Draper and Overholser – provide outdoor recreational activities in and around each lake, including boating, fishing, biking and jogging trails and golf. Visit OKC.gov for more information. MAPS-3-funded senior health and wellness centers will soon occupy every quadrant of the city. Open to people ages 50 and up, the wellness centers include amenities to support and promote a healthy, active lifestyle, social interaction and overall quality of life for Oklahoma City adults. Two centers are already open and two more are on the way. Because of the
With nearly 250 days of sunshine a year and a growing number of parks, trails and sporting activities, Oklahoma City is the perfect place to maintain an active lifestyle. Thanks to Oklahoma City’s emphasis on improving infrastructure and the community funding new wellness centers, sidewalks, trails and facilities, Oklahoma City has the quality of life that produces healthy, happy citizens. There are a myriad of ways you can enjoy outdoor activity in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City has 107 miles of cycling and running trails, though more are being planned. These trails and designated bike lanes total nearly 150 miles, which make it possible for
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