We should go play at the new Wiley Post Park playgrounds before the rain comes back. 🤩 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oxMF50ZmZ3Z

Park access bolsters social connections, according to health researchers. July is National Park and Recreation Month, and today we celebrate the power of community. Connect through a program, class, event, or league at okc.gov/parks.

Update: This repair is done, and the trail is open again! 🥳

Danger noodles, nope ropes, sneaky sneks, and more! 🐍 Learn about the world of snakes at our World Snake Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday at Martin Park, 5000 W Memorial. Enjoy presenters, crafts, and up-close looks! This come-and-go event is FREE!

Nearly 3 in 4 Americans have visited a park at least once in the past month. July is National Park and Recreation Month, and today we celebrate the power of community. 🚲 Looking for a spot near you? Find a map of our 172 parks and 100 miles of trails at okc.gov/parks.

Will we see you Saturday morning? 🎣 Join us at Hooked on Fishing, our free derby for kids, from 9 to 11 a.m. at South Lakes Park. No registration is required, but the free rods and reels are first come, first served! Details here: https://ow.ly/61me50ZaAkq

Research shows that one of the best benefits of play for children is learning how to have fun while engaging with others. July is National Park and Recreation Month, and we are celebrating the power of play today. 🫶 Parks are a great spots to make a friend.

🚨 Trail closure alert! 🚨 Part of the South Oklahoma River Trail is closed at Exchange Avenue because of a blown out storm drain. Public Works is addressing the issue now, though a timeline for repairs is unknown.

Join OKC Parks and Sooner Success for a fun family swim! Our Adaptative Pool Party will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Earlywine Family Aquatic Center. This event is designed for friends and families with special needs, and everyone is welcome! Admission is $2 at the gate for ages 3+.

Playing outside improves children’s mental health. July is National Park and Recreation Month, and we want to celebrate how parks improve our community! Today, we celebrate the power of play. Take a brain break at one of 110 playgrounds throughout OKC.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual July 5 Waterway Clean Sweep. Our 30 amazing volunteers cleaned up Wiley Post Park and Wheeler Park, collecting more than 2,025 lbs. of trash to help keep our waterways beautiful.

July is National Park and Recreation Month, and we want to celebration how parks improve our community! Today, we celebrate the power of connection. 🔗 The top reason U.S. adults use park and recreation facilities is to spend time with family and friends.

We are proud to host Hoops for Peace Basketball Camp at Minnis Lakeview Community Center. 🏀☮️ Athletes ages 8-17 are invited for a FREE, three-day camp that includes basketball skill development, mentorship, violence prevention workshops, and more. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/8rK050ZkNEe

We have a few spots left in our Summer Garden Tour! Join us Saturday, July 11 at Will Rogers Gardens. 🌼 Registration is only $5: https://ow.ly/ackX50ZaCgh

Happy birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

Oklahoma City’s Waterway Clean Sweep program and @okcparks.bsky.social are recruiting volunteers to pick up trash in two parks along the River from 9 a.m.- noon on July 5. (Reminder: fireworks are illegal in OKC) People can register at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep.

Come fish with us! 🎣 Kids ages 5-15 are invited to Hooked on Fishing, our free fishing derby, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11 at South Lakes Park. No registration is required, but the free rods and reels are first come, first served! Details here: https://ow.ly/LAc450ZaAkn

Come take a peek at our nearest star! 🌞 We're so excited to offer Solar SUNdays: a chance to look through a solar telescope between 2 and 4 p.m. every Sunday in July and August at Martin Park Nature Center. (Also, Friends of Martin Park will have craft kits available for purchase!)

After a year of construction, the north area of Wiley Post Park is open! Read about the expansion of this beloved park: https://ow.ly/ZiMf50Zg00U

Unfortunately, the storm this week damaged electrical systems at Earlywine Family Aquatic Center, which will remain closed Tuesday and likely Wednesday. ⚡ We are unsure how long repairs will take but will post updates here.

Today is Public Service Day! 💚 We are proud to work in service of the residents and visitors of Oklahoma City. Whether it's mowing parks, planting trees, working with kids, or any of the hundreds of other things OKC Parks does, we are proud to serve our community.

🚨 Trail closure alert! 🚨 A small portion of Will Rogers Trail at Holiday Place and NW 63 will be closed for a few days beginning Tuesday for emergency utility repairs. Please use an alternate route.

The system used to sell fishing permits will be down June 25-29. Know what you should do? Buy your fishing permit today so you're ready for the weekend! Read more: https://ow.ly/ltoo50Zfs8c

Come take an up-close look at the blooming summer flowers at Will Rogers Gardens. 🌺 Our Summer Garden Tour is Saturday, July 11. Registration is only $5: https://ow.ly/Xntz50ZaCg9

It's almost time! Our Men’s Doubles Pickleball Tournament is June 26-27, so be sure to reserve your spot! 🏆 Get ready to get competitive: https://ow.ly/SEVg50Z8Xfc

OKC Parks rec centers, community centers, gyms, performing arts centers, pools and family aquatic centers, and Will Rogers Senior Center are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. Martin Park and Will Rogers Gardens buildings are also closed, though the outside grounds are open until 8 p.m.

Thursdays is the day! 🪄 Join us for our Second Annual Glowstick Swim! This family event is our only twilight swim at Earlywine Family Aquatic Center, so be sure to come out between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. June 18. Admission is $5 and includes glowsticks!

Join us for a guided walk through Martin Park Nature Center on June 26 to explore the fascinating world of our native flora. 🌿 Registration is free but required: https://ow.ly/y3P750ZaE0F

Bad news, friends: a pipe has blown at Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center, so the slides are closed for now. We're tracking down parts to fix it, and we hope to be back up as soon as possible! 🔧 The pool and diving boards are still open for summer fun!

Oh, is there a game on today? ⚽ Fall soccer leagues are are open now at okc.gov/soccer. Come play with us!

The pool at the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center is temporarily closed for maintenance.

Grab your partner and hit the courts for our Men’s Doubles Pickleball Tournament! 🏆 This event June 26-27 is designed for intermediate players who know the fundamentals, enjoy competitive play, and are ready for fast-paced action. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8yzJ50Z8Xfe

Join us June 18 for our Second Annual Glowstick Swim! 🪄 This family event is our only twilight swim at Earlywine Family Aquatic Center this season, so be sure to come out between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 3+ and includes glowsticks!

Every now and then we all need a little boost from a friend. 💙 A member of our Forestry Team spotted two blue jay chicks that had fallen from their nest. He carefully returned them to their little home, and mom and dad were able to feed them again. Hooray!

Happy World Bicycle Day! Looking for somewhere to ride? Oklahoma City is home to 100 miles of trails. Find your perfect place to ride at okc.gov/trails.

Did the fun dry up? Help us keep our community spraygrounds running! If you notice something that needs repair, please text (405) 482-0134, and crews will get out as soon as possible. Find summer fun near you at okc.gov/spraygrounds.

Alert for trail users! 🚨 We have a partial collapse of West River Trail because of erosion and rainfall runoff near SW 8 west of Council Road. The trail is down to one lane in some areas, so please be extremely careful. Repairs are expected to take a few months.

Hit the stage this summer with OKC Parks! 🎭 Each two-week acting camp is only $250! Our full-day camps are open to ages 6-17. Find out more at okc.gov/summer.

Is your kid ready to shred? 🛹 Sign up for one of our summer skateboard clinics this June. Open to all skill levels! Find out more at okc.gov/summer!

The perfect summer job is right here -- starting at $13/hour! 😎 OKC Parks will train you to become a lifeguard. Sun and safety? We're here for it. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/PVsI50Z3nSa

Join us TODAY at Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center and Earlywine Family Aquatic Center for Red, White, and Blue Day! ❤️🤍💙 Admission is free for any law enforcement officer, firefighter, medical first responder, or military member with ID shown at the door.

Spraygrounds are officially open! 🤩 Operating hours for the 2026 season are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day through Sept. 27. For more information and a map of the spraygrounds, go to okc.gov/spraygrounds.

Woodson Gym is closed for the remainder of the day because of a power outage in the area.

The pool is so much fun, we should do it again! 💧 Season passes are $45 for an individual and $150 for a family of four (+$35 for each additional family member), and they're good at BOTH of our family aquatic centers. Buy yours here: https://ow.ly/zomQ50Z3b32

It's finally pool season! 🥳 Our two family aquatic centers open Saturday, and Northeast Community Pool opens June 9. Find out more: https://ow.ly/GzxT50Z2s03

We had a great time at our Parks Playoff Pop-Up @ Bicentennial Park, and we were so happy to see sweet friends from John Rex Charter School! These kids know how to #ThunderUp!

It's Bee Day! 🐝 Let's celebrate by 1) appreciating our favorite pollinators at Will Rogers Gardens and 2) not getting stung.

We just want to thank you guys for everything. We wouldn't be the municipality we are, the people we are -- we've said that a few times -- without you guys. Yeah. Have fun. We love you guys. #MVP

Join us for a hands-on workshop learn science-based techniques and make your own jar of canned pickles, jam, jelly, or preserves! Water Bath and Steam Canning will be Tuesday. Registration is FREE but required: https://ow.ly/zJlx50YXTJn