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OKLAHOMA CITY
The official Welcome Guide to Oklahoma City
CONTENT
Welcome to OKC
CULTURE
EDUCATION
WELCOME TO YOUR
NEW HOMETOWN
No other city in the nation has the momentum
and direction of Oklahoma City, and those who
live here will agree: There has never been a
better time to call Oklahoma City home. From
better jobs to a better quality of life, opportunity
abounds in Oklahoma City. Inside this guide you
will see a small sample of what it is like to be
part of this vibrant city – to feel its energy and
experience its excitement.
Oklahoma City metro at a glance:
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About Oklahoma City
Read on for more information about how
Oklahoma City can truly give you a better
life – from urban to suburban, minimalist to
environmentalist, historic to modern. No matter
your style or goals, Oklahoma City’s low cost of
living will give you the freedom to pursue the life
you want.
largest city
in the nation
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Getting to Oklahoma City
6
Oklahoma City Districts
8
Employment
31
Health
34
Cimate
38
Average home price of
$123,525
3rd
largest city in land
area in the nation
Average of more than
248
days of sunshine a year
Average unemployment of
25-30
4.0 %
in the past 12 months
Ranked as the metro area with the
shortest commute – residents spend
20.7
130+
miles of federal
interstate and
state highways
minutes commuting on average
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ABOUT OKLAHOMA
CITY
Even from the beginning, Oklahoma City has been far from
ordinary. Born at the sound of a gunshot, we became home to
10,000 homesteaders in the historic Land Run on April 22, 1889.
Think that day was full of excitement? It doesn’t even compare
to the energy and exuberance of Oklahoma City today.
GET CONNECTED
Oklahoma City is constantly improving and
growing. Stay up-to-date on all that is happening
in your new hometown by checking out The Better
Life website and blog, a relocation resource that
covers all that is found in this guide and more.
With information on housing, education and
neighborhoods in Oklahoma City, you will feel like
an in-the-know local in no time. And when you
are looking for something to do, The Better Life
Blog gives you a weekly update on Oklahoma
City’s greatest sights, events, attractions, volunteer
opportunities and more.
Visit www.abetterlifeokc.com/the-better-life to sign
up for weekly email alerts about the latest and
greatest in Oklahoma City.
Can’t get enough of OKC?
VisitOKC.com
The Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau
introduces new folks to Oklahoma City on a daily
basis. Visit its website for a sampling of Oklahoma
City’s best attractions.
GreaterOklahomaCity.com
Geared toward business leaders and entrepreneurs,
GreaterOklahomaCity.com is an important economic
development resource for businesses looking
to grow, expand or locate in our region. The site
features useful tools including a web-based property
locator and access to the latest market data.
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OKCChamber.com
Learn more about Oklahoma City’s vibrant business
community and the vision that is moving Oklahoma
City forward.
On the go
Read the digital edition of this guide on your tablet
or smart phone and be a click away from Oklahoma
City resources. The digital edition is even easier to
share with friends, family and colleagues.
Home to more than 1.3 million people, the Greater
Oklahoma City metro is beloved by its residents
and often the envy of other cities across the country
and around the world. You can see excitement and
progress everywhere – from the urban fabric of our
growing downtown to the tree-lined streets of our
historic neighborhoods and
districts.
urban hustle to suburban living, Oklahoma City not
only makes it all possible, but it makes it easy.
The first residents of Oklahoma City took fate into
their own hands and created a city from scratch.
History repeated itself in the 1990s when citizens
voted for a penny sales tax
to fund investments known
YOU WILL FIND A TRUE MODERN- locally as MAPS (Metropolitan
When you combine our
Area Projects). Nine projects
DAY RENAISSANCE TAKING
momentum with the faces of
and $350 million later,
PLACE IN OKLAHOMA CITY.
our famously-friendly citizens,
Oklahoma City was home to
the entrepreneurial spirit of
a new ballpark and arena, a
our leaders and the diverse
revitalized performing arts
and strong economy, you will find a true modern-day
center, a rejuvenated river and more – all leaving
renaissance taking place in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City in the midst of a phenomenon that
continues today.
And the best part? We’ve only just begun. And it is
time for you to join us.
When you call Oklahoma City home, you will
experience our past, present and future, and you
We haven’t lost the spirit that took our city from
will discover why our residents just can’t get enough
a population of zero to 10,000 overnight. In fact,
of this thriving, urban metropolis. Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City thrives on that spirit still today. Our
combines its pioneer spirit with its modern energy
community has used public improvements and
to create a place where you can dream big. It also
large-scale projects to propel our renaissance
boasts clean air, low crime, easy commutes, new
and make Oklahoma City a big-league city, not to
schools, dynamic arts and a low cost of living. Here,
mention a great place to live, work and play. This
you can make more than a living. You can live a
enterprise and energy is evident everywhere. From
great life.
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Airlines Serving OKC:
Allegiant
American
Delta
Frontier
Moving to OKC
GETTING TO
OKLAHOMA CITY
Chicago
Nebraska
Illinois
Kansas
City
St Louis
Kansas
Missouri
Wichita
Albuquerque
Tulsa, Okla. | 105 miles
New Mexico
«
Tulsa
Wichita, Kan. | 162 miles
Dallas, Texas | 205 miles
Kansas City, Mo. | 353 miles
Austin, Texas | 390 miles
St. Louis, Mo. | 501 miles
Denver, Colo. | 680 miles
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Dallas
Texas
San
Antonio
Southwest
US Airways
United
Will Rogers World Airport offers nonstop air service to 22
airports in 19 cities in the United States, including east
and west coast cities. See the entire flight schedule at
www.flyokc.com.
Non-Stop Destinations
Oklahoma City’s location, equidistant
from both coasts at the junction
of three of the nation’s major
arteries, ensures easy travel and
transportation from Oklahoma City
to anywhere in the United States.
Two of the nation’s most important
highways – Interstate 40, which
runs from Los Angeles to Raleigh,
N.C.; and Interstate 35, which runs
all the way from Mexico to Canada
– meet in downtown Oklahoma
City. The intersection of these major
highways, along with the nearly
13,000 miles of streets in the city,
ensures Oklahoma City’s status as
the crossroads of America.
Colorado
Travel by Air
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Atlanta
Baltimore
Charlotte
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Destin/Fort Walton Beach*
Detroit
Houston
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
New York City
Orlando*
Phoenix
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Washington D.C.
*seasonal route
Travel by Train
Amtrak service via Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer
runs a 418-mile round trip between Oklahoma City
and Fort Worth, Texas, daily. From there, you can
easily connect to Dallas, Chicago and San Antonio.
The train arrives and departs in Oklahoma City at
the historic Santa Fe Depot, which is in the heart of
downtown on the western edge of the Bricktown
Entertainment District. Visit www.heartlandflyer.com
to learn more.
Getting Around
One of the many perks of life in Oklahoma City is
that residents don’t spend their free time trapped in
traffic going to and from work. In fact, the average
person spends only 20 minutes commuting one
way to work, compared to the national average of
25.8 minutes. While a five-minute difference may
not seem like much, in one year’s time you will have
saved 50 hours of commute time.
be exact). But despite its scope, Oklahoma City is
remarkably easy to navigate. A generous network of
interstates and free-flowing arteries make it easy to
commute from one corner of the metro to another.
And Oklahoma City’s streets are made up of a grid
system, making navigation a breeze.
If public transit is more your style, then you can join
approximately 3 million riders who take advantage of
EMBARK, the Oklahoma City metro transit provider.
From bus, ferry transit, bike share and downtown
parking solutions, EMBARK has a variety of routes
and services that will keep you moving. View a
schedule at www.embarkok.com.
Oklahoma City is extraordinary in a number of ways
– one of those being its size (621 square miles to
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Adventure
District
Welcome to Oklahoma City
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In this case, the name says
it all – this is the district to
visit if you love the thrill
of an adventure. In the
Adventure District, you will
find opportunities for the
young and the young at
heart. From the rush of live
horseracing at Remington
Park to visiting Oklahoma
City’s wildest residents at
the Oklahoma City Zoo
and Botanical Gardens,
this family-friendly area has
something for everyone.
Asian
District
Oklahoma City’s culture has
been influenced in many
different ways and nowhere
is that more true than in the
Asian District, where an influx
of Vietnamese immigrants in
the 1970s created a haven
for Asian fusion cuisine that
boasts some of the most
inventive flavors around. The
food is so inspirational, it led
famed chef, Danny Bowien to
take his talents to the coasts.
Automobile
Alley
Located north of downtown
along Broadway avenue, the
Automobile Alley district was
originally home to the city’s
car dealerships, a fact that is
immortalized in the neon signs
that still hang from its original
buildings. The past and the
present have combined to
make this district effortlessly
cool with lots to offer, including
some of Oklahoma City’s best
shopping, dining and nightlife.
Boathouse District
With its glittering boathouses and new construction, it
is hard to believe that two decades ago the Oklahoma
River had to be periodically mowed. Thanks to new
investment, today it is a hotspot for outdoor recreation.
Located within walking distance of the Bricktown
Entertainment District, the Boathouse District is an
official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for
rowing and canoe/kayak sports and is home to sports
enthusiasts of all kinds.
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Paseo Arts District
From its original Spanish Revival architecture to its eclectic art galleries, the Paseo Arts District has a
bohemian vibe that is all its own. Once Oklahoma City’s first shopping center in the 1920’s, Paseo is now
home to more than 70 artists, plus shops, bars and restaurants.
Plaza District
Equal parts trendy and gritty, this area is an enclave of
locally-owned shops, stellar dessert options and upand-coming restaurants. Staying true to its roots as a
commercial district in the 1920’s, the Plaza District has
risen out of a state of neglect and become a hub of
creativity and a magnet for local businesses. Its more
than 30 small businesses include restaurants, bars,
galleries and shops, and the district is also home to the
nationally-renowned Lyric on the Plaza Theater, where
you can catch live performances in season.
Bricktown Entertainment District
This hotspot for nightlife lives up to its name of Oklahoma City’s entertainment district.
A favorite of visitors and locals alike, this former warehouse district is just steps away
from downtown hotels, event venues and attractions. From taking a cruise along
the Bricktown Canal to catching an Oklahoma City Dodgers game at the Chickasaw
Bricktown Ballpark, there are plenty of options for an entertaining evening.
Central
Business
District
Located in the heart of downtown
Oklahoma City, the Central
Business District welcomes more
than 51,000 employees each day
and is home to a growing number
of restaurants, stores and housing
options. Equal parts urban and
artistic, this area of Oklahoma City
provides plenty of options for both
work and play. In fact, many of
Oklahoma City’s most recognizable
venues call the Central Business
District home, including the
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the
Oklahoma City Civic Center, the
Oklahoma City National Memorial
and Museum, the Cox Convention
Center and all the buildings that
make up Oklahoma City’s growing
skyline.
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Stockyards
City
Film Row
Equal parts historic and
revitalized, Film Row is a
symbol of Oklahoma City’s
renaissance. Film Row
was once home to the
film distribution offices for
Hollywood’s studios, and it
retained its glitz and glamour
to become one of Oklahoma
City’s hot spots to live, work
and play. Visit 21c Museum
Hotel to experience both the
district’s past and its future.
Midtown
Just on the northern edge of
downtown and just west of
Automobile Alley, the Midtown
district is a connecting hub
for the hustle and bustle of
downtown with the stately
historic housing districts to
the north. With a mix of local
restaurants and neighborhood
pubs, this district is the perfect
place to experience the best
of OKC’s local fare.
Oklahoma City’s Western roots
run deep, and you are sure
to experience OKC’s strong
ties to its cattle-town past in
Stockyards City. It’s home
to the Oklahoma National
Stockyards, the world’s
largest feeder and stocker
cattle market where live cattle
auctions take place every
Monday and Tuesday and are
open to the public. Home to a
number of shops specializing
in all things Western, your trip
to Stockyards City may leave
you hankering for a home on
the range.
Uptown
23rd
The Uptown 23rd district is
experiencing dynamic growth,
meaning that options abound
when it comes to dining and
night life. If you love delicious
food and fun activities, this
district is for you.
Western
Avenue
From upscale to accessible,
contemporary to antique, the
Western Avenue district has a
little bit of everything. From the
local dives on Western Avenue
to the chic shops along
Classen Curve, this district has
you covered from shopping to
eating.
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Oklahoma City is the kind of
place where you can live large –
for less. On average, Oklahoma
City residents spend 26.4
percent less than the national
average on housing costs. And
even better, Oklahoma City’s
growing economy offers you
plenty of ways to enjoy your
extra savings.
From modern, urban lofts in the
heart of downtown to historic
homes on tree-lined streets and
spacious homes on even more
spacious lots, Greater Oklahoma
City offers an expansive choice
of desirable neighborhoods
and a wide range of prices for
housing. Are you attracted to hip,
happening urban enclaves, or
is good old-fashioned suburban
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or picture yourself in a
historic bungalow. No matter
what your tastes, Oklahoma
City has it all.
The choices for where you
call home at the end of
the day are endless, and the
span of architectural styles
provides something for every
design taste and price point.
Chances are, if you are moving
from another city, you will be
pleasantly surprised at how far
your money will go in Oklahoma
City’s housing market. The
average cost of a single family
home is $123,525 with singlefamily home prices starting at
$60,000 and condominiums
and townhomes averaging a
price tag of $72,567. And with
Oklahoma City ranked No. 2 in
healthiest housing markets in the
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and one of the top cities for
housing affordability according
to Citylab, your purchase will be
a wise investment.
Also available are hundreds of
rental apartments ranging from
brand new luxury complexes to
modest, garden-style apartments
with the average rental price
ranging from $600 to $1,500.
In Oklahoma City, the average
950-square-foot apartment costs
$767 per month, compared
to $1,009 in Denver, $1,175 in
Chicago and $2,051 in Los
Angeles.
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Median Home Price
Apartment Rental Price
Comparison
CITY
CITY
St. Louis........................................................................ $88,950
Kansas City...................................................................$98,608
Dallas..............................................................................$121,383
Oklahoma City............................................... $123,525
Omaha......................................................................... $134,250
San Antonio................................................................. $141,725
Houston........................................................................$142,383
Albuquerque...............................................................$169,033
Chicago........................................................................ $171,500
Austin..........................................................................$285,600
Denver........................................................................ $332,975
New Taxes Compared 2015
York.....................................................................$483,667
Los Angeles..............................................................$565,583
APARTMENT PRICE
Oklahoma City............................. $769
Omaha............................................. $824
Kansas City..................................... $830
St. Louis........................................... $832
San Antonio................................... $854
Dallas................................................ $859
Albuquerque.................................. $943
Austin.............................................$1,066
Chicago.......................................... $1,217
Denver...........................................$1,286
Houston.......................................... $1,315
Los Angeles.................................$2,391
State
Corporate Tax 2015
$3,194
San Francisco..............................
Colorado
4.63%
State .............$3,965
Corporate Tax 2015
New York (Manhattan).
Oklahoma
6.00%
Colorado
4.63%
Missouri
6.25%
Oklahoma
6.00%
New Mexico
6.90%
Missouri
6.25%
Kansas
7.00%
New Mexico
6.90%
New York
7.10%
Kansas
7.00%
Illinois
7.75%
Cost of Living
New YorkComparison
7.10%
Nebraska
7.81%
Illinois
7.75%
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California
8.84%
Nebraska
7.81%
Oklahoma City....................
$9.37
California
8.84%
........................... $10.93
Albuquerque.*Texas does not have a corporate San Antonio..............................$10.75
Tax
SALES PRICE OF
SINGLE FAMILY HOME
Taxes Compared 2015
Corporate Tax 2015
Corporate TaxCorporate
2015 Tax 2015
10%
9%
10%
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Albuquerque..............................$2.63
San Antonio..............................
$2.40Property Tax 2015
State
Colorado
0.61%
State
Property Tax 2015
New Mexico
0.73%
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0.61%
California
0.81%
New Mexico
0.73%
0.86%
Oklahoma Oklahoma
City.................
$80.56
California
0.81%
Missouri
1.02%
.......................... $89.66
Albuquerque.
Oklahoma
0.86%
Kansas
1.39%
San Antonio.............................$97.39
Missouri
1.02%
New York
1.64%
Kansas
1.39%
Nebraska
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Texas
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Texas
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Illinois
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Property Tax 2015
Property Tax 2015
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Property Tax 2015
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5%
Combined State & Average Local Sales Tax 2015
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Culture
Want to release your inner artist?
Oklahoma City’s art community
offers many learning experiences
for students of all levels in a
variety of mediums. Check out
the year-round classes and
camps for students of all ages at
Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s
Museum School or Oklahoma
Contemporary Arts Center, or
contact one of Oklahoma City’s
continuing education institutions
found on page 39.
CULTURE
Museums
From sporting events and outdoor adventures to
theater and ballet, Oklahoma City’s unique culture
shines through in the creativity of its people. By
combining our hip, spirited environment with a
historic western heritage, Oklahoma City is a
place where culture and commerce thrive. The
diversity, creativity and can-do attitude can be
seen all around town – from the growing skyline
to the various districts across Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Museum
of Art
Arts
Oklahoma City’s robust artist community – with more than 4,500 artists and more than 20 arts
organizations – is one of the largest in the nation.
Paseo
District
Developed in
1929 as the
first shopping
district north
of downtown,
the Paseo Arts
District is now
home to 20
galleries and more than 75 artists. Its curved
streets are filled with Spanish revival architecture,
not to mention great restaurants, boutiques and
gift shops.
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Oklahoma City’s museums are as diverse as its people. From viewing Remingtons at the National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum to rhino bones at the Museum of Osteology, each museum offers something unique.
Civic Center Music Hall
Home to seven of Oklahoma City’s professional
arts organizations, the Civic Center Music Hall
hosts nearly 600 world-class shows each year.
This 1930s Art Deco building in downtown
Oklahoma City is surrounded by the recently
renovated Bicentennial Park and the nearby
Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Home to the best
in Broadway, ballet, orchestra and more, the Civic
Center Music Hall is a hub of live performance
throughout the year.
Considered the crown jewel of
the Arts District, the spectacular
Oklahoma City Museum of Art is
a stopping point for some of the
most renowned traveling exhibits.
The museum is also home to
the world’s most comprehensive
exhibit by glass sculptor Dale
Chihuly.
National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum is
America’s premier institution
of Western history, art and
culture. This museum is home
to a vast collection of classic
and contemporary western
art, including works by Charles
Russell, Frederic Remington and
the awe-inspiring 18-foot “End of
the Trail” sculpture by James Earle
Fraser.
Oklahoma City National
Memorial & Museum
On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City
was forever changed when an
act of domestic terrorism killed
168 people in the Alfred P. Murrah
Federal Building. The Oklahoma
City National Memorial & Museum
offers visitors from around the
world the chance to honor the
survivors, victims and rescue
workers and to learn the impact of
violence.
Sam Noble Museum of
Natural History
Just 30 minutes south of
Oklahoma City is the Sam Noble
Museum of Natural History on
the campus of the University
of Oklahoma in Norman. This
museum boasts thousands of
artifacts tracing Oklahoma’s
natural history, including dinosaur
fossils and Native American
cultural exhibits.
Oklahoma City’s cultural
opportunities don’t stop there.
Take in the mind-expanding
exhibits at several galleries and
museums around town, including
[Artspace] at Untitled, Red
Earth Gallery and Museum, the
Individual Artists of Oklahoma
Gallery, the American Pigeon
Museum, The American Banjo
Museum and others. View a
complete listing of museums at
www.visitokc.com.
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FESTIVALS
AND
EVENTS
No matter your interests, Oklahoma
City’s annual events will keep your
social calendar full. The best way to stay
informed of Oklahoma City events is by
subscribing to The Better Life Blog at
www.abetterlifeokc.com/blog.
First Friday Gallery Walk
Paseo District
More than 70 local artists in more
than 17 galleries showcase new
work and exhibits.
First Friday & Saturday of the
month
LIVE on the Plaza
Plaza District
Plaza District’s monthly art walk
featuring local artists, live music,
food trucks, shopping and more.
Second Friday each month
Auto Alley Shop Hop
Automobile Alley
Open house events at local shops,
live music, local food and more.
Third Thursday each month
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Premier on Film Row
Film Row
Film Row’s street festival featuring
local musicians, performers, food
and more.
Third Friday of the month
Festival of the Arts
Bicentennial Park, Downtown OKC
Oklahoma City’s annual
community festival for visual,
performing and culinary arts.
April 19-24, 2016
Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s
Twilight Concert Series
Myriad Gardens Great Lawn
Each Sunday, June to September
Paseo Arts Festival
Paseo Arts District
More than 80 visual artists join
musicians and food vendors for a
celebration of the arts. This year
marks the 40th anniversary of the
event.
May 28-30, 2016
Oklahoma City Memorial
Marathon
Downtown
A tribute to the victims, family
members and survivors of
the April 19, 1995 bombing of
the Alfred P. Murrah Building.
#RunToRemember
April 24, 2016
Prix De West
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
One of the most prestigious
invitational Western art exhibits
featuring the best in contemporary
Western paintings and sculptures.
June - August 2016
Chuck Wagon Gathering &
Children’s Cowboy Festival
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
Chow down like a real cowboy
plus enjoy live music and handson education activities from the
West.
May 28-29, 2016
Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival
Downtown
Taste more than 200 craft beers
from around the world as well as
enjoy local food trucks and live
music.
June 17-18, 2016
Red Earth Native American
Cultural Festival
Cox Convention Center
More than 1,200 American Indian
artists and dancers throughout
North America gather to celebrate
their heritage.
June 10-12, 2016
deadCENTER Film Festival
Various locations downtown
Oklahoma’s largest film festival
and one of the 20 “coolest”
festivals in the world according to
MovieMaker magazine. #dcff16
June 8-12, 2016
Peace Love & Goodwill Festival
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Enjoy music, food and shopping
at this family-friendly event that
benefits Goodwill Industries of
Central Oklahoma.
June 5, 2016
Oklahoma Regatta Festival
Boathouse District
Five days of racing on the
Oklahoma River.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2016
OKCFest
Film Row
Oklahoma City’s biggest music
festival will return with three days
of live music.
Fall 2016
Stars & Stripes River Festival
Oklahoma City Boathouse/
Oklahoma River
Boat races of all kinds bring
families in to cheer topped with
music, food and a firework finale.
June 25-26, 2016
Red, White and Boom
State Fair Park
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
performs a free patriotic pops
concert with fireworks following.
July 2016
State Fair of Oklahoma
Sept. 11-21, 2016
Plaza District Festival
Plaza District
Enjoy live music, artist booths,
kids art activities and a variety of
local concessions in one of OKC’s
hippest districts.
September 2016
Wiggle Out Loud Festival
Downtown
Oklahoma City’s free family
music festival offering music,
entertainment, activities and
plenty of food trucks all day long.
Sept. 6, 2016
Oklahoma City Halloween Parade
& Costume Party
Automobile Alley
Floats and costumes take over
Automobile Alley with a Zombie
Ball to follow afterwards.
October 2016
Downtown in December
Various locations Downtown
Holiday events and attractions
including snow tubing, ice skating,
a winter market and various
activities and events.
November 2016 to February 2017
Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s
Opening Night
Downtown
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve
celebration featuring 16 stages of
local talent.
December 31, 2016
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PARKS AND GARDENS
Oklahoma City is an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts, offering plenty of opportunities to
connect with nature in an urban setting. Oklahoma City’s extensive park system provides
attractive, well-maintained areas for tennis, swimming, biking, jogging and even horseback
riding. Within an hour’s drive, you will also find more than 50 lakes, dozens of miles of trails
and 33 public and private golf courses.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
SPORTS
Oklahoma City’s sports
achievements aren’t limited
to just basketball (but hey,
the Thunder is pretty great).
Here you will find packed
bleachers along vibrant river
banks, tens of thousands of
fans roaring for the NBA’s
Oklahoma City Thunder and
college champions being
crowned everywhere from
baseball diamonds to archery
ranges. Whether you prefer
to be in the stands or on
The Oklahoma City Thunder
The NBA’s presence in Oklahoma City as the Oklahoma City
Thunder has transformed the downtown Chesapeake Energy
Arena into one of the toughest places to play in professional
sports. Led by 2013-14 NBA MVP Kevin Durant and Russell
Westbrook, this young team has taken the world by storm and
has made the playoffs five times in its six years in Oklahoma
City. The Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s minor league
affiliate, is also based in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Dodgers
Catch the future stars of baseball at what USA Today calls one
of the country’s top 10 minor league stadiums, the Chickasaw
Bricktown Ballpark. The Oklahoma City Dodgers, the triple-A
affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have won seven division
titles in their 16 Pacific Coast League seasons.
the field, Oklahoma City is
a sports lover’s paradise
– no matter your sport of
choice, you will always find
something to cheer about.
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The Oklahoma City Energy & Rayo OKC
Oklahoma City Energy FC completed its inaugural season in
USL Pro in 2014. Energy FC is an affiliate of Sporting Kansas
City and plays in Oklahoma City’s recently renovated Taft
Stadium. Watch for OKC’s newest soccer team, the NASLaffiliated Rayo OKC, to start its first season in spring 2016.
Downtown Oklahoma City may be bustling, but the 17-acre Myriad
Botanical Gardens located just south of Devon Tower and on
the northwest corner of the Chesapeake Energy Arena is a calm
and peaceful retreat. The park received a complete redesign
in 2011 and now residents and visitors alike can enjoy its grand
performance lawn, the children’s discovery garden, its two
restaurants, a dog park and the many community activities that
take place there throughout the year.
Included in this downtown delight is the Crystal Bridge Tropical
Conservatory – a seven-story cylinder suspended over a lake the
size of a football field – which serves as the garden’s centerpiece.
Spring and summer in the gardens bring outdoor concerts, movies,
exercise classes and more. And in the winter, holiday festivities like
a winter market and an ice rink light up the lawn with spirited cheer.
Martin Park Nature Center
For hiking, nature and wildlife, Martin Park Nature Center is an oasis
of calm by the busy John Kilpatrick Turnpike. The area features 2.5
miles of kid-friendly hiking trails cut through woods and grasslands
of the 144-acre park. Visitors can see many species of animals, as
it is home to different species of birds, butterflies, squirrels, foxes,
reptiles and even the city’s first observation bee hive.
Oklahoma City’s Parks and Recreation Department provides
recreation and education opportunities at parks throughout
Oklahoma City. From swimming pools to baseball diamonds, there
is something for everyone. Visit www.okc.gov/parks to find an oasis
near you.
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Education
TRAILS
Oklahoma City has plenty
of fresh air and sunshine,
and one of the best ways
to enjoy them is through
Oklahoma City’s trails
system. Oklahoma City is
home to several trails to help
you stay fit while exploring
all the city has to offer.
The Bert Cooper Trail
at Lake Hefner
The Bert Cooper Trail at Lake
Hefner allows you to run, bike
or skate around a beautiful
body of water. And Lake
Hefner has it all – beautiful
scenery including a lighthouse
and sail boats, a slew of fun
things to do including parks
for the kiddos, picnic areas
and paved running and bike
lanes around the entire lake.
The Katy Trail
Oklahoma City’s Katy Trail
offers a first-hand exploration
of the Adventure District.
You’ll get a new view of
the Oklahoma City Zoo,
Science Museum Oklahoma,
Remington Park and Casino,
the Railroad Museum,
Firefighters Museum and
National Softball Hall of Fame.
Funded by Oklahoma City’s
MAPS 3 Program, the West
River Trail connects the
Overholser Trail to the north
with the Oklahoma River Trail
to the south.
As you are about to experience, Oklahoma City’s
low cost of living will leave you with some extra
mad money in your bank account. Oklahoma
City’s shopping options will give you the perfect
opportunity to spend it, no matter your tastes. From
high-end and national retailers to locally-owned
establishments, Oklahoma City’s shopping scene
will scratch your retail therapy itch in no time at all.
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Oklahoma City is always looking to the future and
how it can make improvements on the quality
of life for its citizens. One key aspect of this is
education. Quality, commitment, accountability
and choice are a few of the words that reflect
Oklahoma City’s dedication to its education
systems.
West River Trail
SHOPPING
If you like shopping with everything under one roof,
then visit one of Oklahoma City’s regional malls,
including Penn Square Mall and Quail Springs Mall.
The open-air Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City
are the state’s only outlet center. Here you will find
350,000 square feet of designer outlets including
EDUCATION
Columbia, Polo Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan and more.
If the local vibe is more your style, then visit one
of Oklahoma City’s unique districts to get a feel for
Oklahoma City’s retail flavor. Local favorites include
Classen Curve, Western Avenue, Automobile Alley
and the Plaza District.
Oklahoma schools have received
national recognition for alternative
education, early childhood
accessibility and the increasing
number of teachers earning
National Board Certification –
the profession’s top credential.
Oklahoma City has also invested
$700 million into school
construction, transportation and
technology projects through the
MAPS for Kids program.
Through the dedication of the
community, excellent schools
can be found in both the
city’s urban center and in the
surrounding suburban areas. For
a full list of schools serving the
Oklahoma City metro, visit www.
abetterlifeokc.com/education.
Public Education
The Oklahoma City metro area
is home to public school districts
that differ in size and scope,
but all are committed to seeing
their students succeed after
graduation.
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Innovation and improvement are
the watchwords of the Oklahoma
City Public Schools. The district
covers 134 square miles and
includes 60 elementary schools,
17 middle schools, and 13 high
schools. With a student population
of more than 40,000, it is the
second-largest school district
in the state and one of the few
urban districts in the nation with a
growing enrollment.
Oklahoma City Public Schools
also offer specialized learning
for students through its career
academy program. Areas of
focus include engineering, law
and public safety, finance, health
science, information technology,
hospitality and tourism, health
sciences, fine arts and teacher
preparation. Classen School of
Advanced Studies, part of the
Oklahoma City Public School
District, also offers OKCPS
students in grades 6 through
12 two district areas of study –
its International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program and its visual
and performing arts program.
Putnam City Public Schools
The Putnam City Public School
district is located in Oklahoma
City. Covering 43 square miles,
the district serves more than
18,000 students at 18 elementary
schools, five middle schools
and three high schools and has
an overall population of more
than 119,000. Five of the district’s
schools – Coronado Heights
Elementary, James L. Dennis
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Elementary, Putnam City North High School, Wiley
Post Elementary and Will Rogers Elementary – have
been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Edmond Public Schools
Edmond, Okla., is a suburb
located directly north of
Oklahoma City. The district
covers 129 square miles and
has an overall population
of 97,845. It includes 23
schools – 15 elementary
schools, five middle schools
and three high schools, as
well as one early childhood
center and serves more than 20,000 students.
Eight of these schools – Central Middle School,
Cimarron Middle School, Edmond Memorial High
School, Edmond North High School, Northern
Hills Elementary, Russell Dougherty Elementary
School, Sequoyah Middle School and Summit
Middle School – are National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Edmond Public Schools offer a robust advanced
placement program, and last spring students
passed a total of 2,183 AP tests. In the past three
years, 70 Edmond Public School Students have
been named a National
Merit Finalist or Commended
Scholar.
Oklahoma School of Science
and Mathematics (OSSM)
One of America’s premier
math and science high
schools, Oklahoma School
of Science and Mathematics
(OSSM) has been operating
for 24 years, during which
the school has produced 389 National Merit
Finalists and 194 National Merit Commended
Scholars. A tuition-free residential high school
for juniors and seniors with exceptional ability in
math and science, OSSM has been cited as one of
“America’s Best Schools” (Redbook) and deemed
“the most rigorous academic program of its kind in
the nation” by Dr. Julian Stanley of Johns Hopkins.
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Dove Public Charter Schools
Dove Science Academy Schools are high
performing K-12 public charter schools focusing
on math, science, engineering and computer
technologies to provide opportunities for
underserved communities. With a college
acceptance rate of 100 percent, Dove Science
Academy Schools have earned the reputation of
providing a distinct, high-quality education.
Students at OSSM study at least seven academic
courses plus fine arts and physical education
courses each semester. Students also participate
in campus and community service as part of their
graduation requirements.
OSSM is located on a 32-acre site to the northeast
of downtown Oklahoma City, adjacent to the
libraries and research resources of the Oklahoma
Health Center. OSSM currently has more than 100
students enrolled. Students from all of Oklahoma’s
77 counties have been selected to attend OSSM.
Charter schools
The number of Charter Schools is growing in
Greater Oklahoma City. Charter schools are public
In Oklahoma, every
4-year-old has
universal access
to a high-quality
pre-kindergarten
program.
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schools established by contract with sponsors and
often promote a specific curriculum and learning
style. Several Greater Oklahoma City school
districts are authorized by state law to have charter
schools -- Choctaw-Nicoma Park, Edmond, Mid-Del,
Moore, Mustang, Oklahoma City and Putnam City.
Advanced Science and Technology Education
Charter (ASTEC) Schools
In 2000, the Advanced Science and Technology
Education Charter (ASTEC) Schools became
Oklahoma’s first start-up charter school. Today, the
combined enrollment of the middle school and high
school total 750 students. The school educates
students in sixth-12th grades.
Harding Charter Prep High School
Harding Charter Prep works to provide its students
with an academically challenging, educational
experience through an advanced placement
curriculum. The school has been named one of the
Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Harding Fine Arts Charter School
Harding Fine Arts Academy is a college
preparatory high school focused on the integration
of arts and academics. In addition to math, English,
science and social studies, students also choose
from electives including dance, music, theatre or
visual arts.
Virtual or blended options
If the in-class experience is not right for your
family, Oklahoma offers several accredited virtual
or blended education options. The Epic One-onOne Virtual Charter School is state-accredited
and is open to all students residing in the state of
Oklahoma. The education program is based on
the individual needs and interests of each student.
The Oklahoma Virtual Preparatory Academy, a
program of Epic Charter Schools, offers a blended
education approach that provides a licensed
teacher for every student and opportunities
throughout the school year to meet with other
students of the program. The Oklahoma Virtual
Charter Academy also offers a full-time program that
includes support from Oklahoma-certified teachers
and provides opportunities for concurrent college
credit.
Private education
Oklahoma County is home to 61 private schools
educating more than 13,000 students. According to
PrivateSchoolReview.com, the average elementary
private school tuition is $4,650 annually, and
77 percent of all private schools are religiously
affiliated. To view a list of area schools, visit www.
abetterlife.com/education or see the listings on
page 39.
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Employment
EMPLOYMENT
Oklahoma City is a haven for business. With its strong economic climate, diverse industries,
and low costs of doing business, companies located here thrive. And in turn, those
businesses provide great job opportunities for Oklahoma City residents.
Major Industries
Childcare
In the Oklahoma City 10-county region, there are
more than 1,500 daycare providers with an average
weekly cost of $134 for centers and $120 for in-home
care. For a list of childcare resources, visit www.
rainbowfleet.com.
Career and Technology Schools
When it comes to career and technology schools,
Oklahoma’s system is nationally acclaimed. Greater
Oklahoma City’s nine technology systems and 18
campuses not only provide training to high school
and post-secondary students, but they also provide
invaluable education services to a variety of
businesses in a number of different skill areas.
Higher Education
Greater Oklahoma City is home to 18 colleges and
universities. Through these institutions, more than
125,000 students are furthering their education and
pursuing thousands of graduate and undergraduate
opportunities.
Two Division 1 universities are located in the
Oklahoma City region, both providing their students
with a world-renowned education. The University
of Oklahoma, located 20 miles from downtown
Oklahoma City, is a public research university. OU
is No. 1 in the nation in the number of freshman
National Merit Scholars enrolled among public
and private universities and is in the top five public
universities in the nation in the graduation of Rhodes
Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked OU among
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the top 10 public universities in the nation in terms of
academic excellence and cost for students.
The school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160
master’s programs, 75 doctorate programs and 20
majors at the first professional level. OU’s College of
Law has been named one of the 15 best law schools
in the country by the Thomas M. Cooley Guide
and the OU Health Sciences Center in downtown
Oklahoma City is Oklahoma’s largest and most
comprehensive hospital and home to seven healthrelated professional colleges.
Oklahoma State University, located 66 miles north
of Oklahoma City, has been named a Truman Honor
Institute as a result of having 15 Truman Scholars and
the Carnegie Foundation classifies OSU as a “High
Research Activity” campus. The Princeton Review
also named OSU one of its “Best Value” colleges.
OSU’s Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture
ranks among the top 20 in the nation. The university
also features nationally renowned veterinary,
mechanical engineering and other agricultural
science programs.
Other higher education programs located in
the Oklahoma City metro include Oklahoma
City University, University of Central Oklahoma,
Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma State
University-Oklahoma City, Rose State College,
Oklahoma City Community College and Southern
Nazarene University.
Aerospace
Aerospace represents more than 38,000 jobs at
more than 250 firms in Greater Oklahoma City.
Centered on
the work at the
Oklahoma City
Air Logistics
Center at
Tinker Air Force
Base, private
companies
such as Boeing,
Lockheed
Martin and
Pratt & Whitney
partner with
military personnel to operate the largest aircraft and
jet repair center in the U.S. Another star performer
is the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center,
whose 5,500 employees provide aviation training
and logistics support to the nation’s aerospace
system.
Biotechnology
Cutting-edge research is transferring into successful
businesses in the region’s fast-growing bioscience
cluster. Spurred by the presence of the University
of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and
Presbyterian Health Foundation in downtown, the
number of employees has grown to nearly 28,000
in just a few short years. From Oklahoma Medical
Research Foundation’s $125 million, eight-story
research tower, powered largely by wind energy, to
the seven-story, $120 million Stephenson Cancer
Center at OUHSC to the ProCure Proton Therapy
Center, Oklahoma City is booming with bioscience.
Energy
Well-known for being a global oil capital (and for
having a working oil well on the grounds of the
state capitol), Oklahoma City’s energy industry
has developed significantly from its oil-intense
beginnings. OKC also makes a great fit for CNG,
wind and solar production / manufacturing, due to
our strategic central location, wealth of advanced
manufacturing, production and workforce synergies
due to our well-developed aerospace sector, and
low input costs.
Technology and Entrepreneurship
In many ways, OKC’s very roots run deep in the
entrepreneurial spirit - after all, we went from a
city of zero to more than 10,000 in one day. Today,
Oklahoma
City’s growing
entrepreneurship
community
benefits from
our low-cost,
business-friendly
environment, as
well as easy talent
acquisition due
to our region’s
125,000 college
students. From
successful tech startups to biotech labs to the
inventor’s workbench, OKC is a place where your
ideas can get off the ground.
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OKC MSA Major Employers
Company
HQ #Empl.
State of Oklahoma 46,900
Tinker Air Force Base 26,000
University of Oklahoma - Norman
11,900
FAA Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center
6,500
INTEGRIS Health
✓ 6,000
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc
✓
5,100
University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center
5,000
City of Oklahoma City
4,600
Mercy Hospital
✓
4,300
OGE Energy Corp
✓
3,400
Devon Energy Corp
✓
3,200
OU Medical Center
3,200
SSM Health Care of Oklahoma, Inc.
✓
3,000
University of Central Oklahoma
2,900
Norman Regional Hospital
2,800
Chesapeake Energy Corp
✓ 2,500
AT&T2,400
The Boeing Company
2,300
Oklahoma City Community
College2,100
Sonic Corp
✓ 2,000
LSB Industries, Inc
✓
1,880
Dell1,700
Hertz Corporation
1,700
UPS1,550
Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling
Company1,500
Cox Communications
1,400
American Fidelity
✓
1,300
Farmers Insurance Group
1,300
Johnson Controls
1,200
Midfirst Bank
✓
1,150
Bank of Oklahoma
1,100
Love’s Travel Stops &
Country Stores
✓
1,100
ATC Drivetrain LLC
1,000
Continental Resources
✓
1,000
Deaconess Hospital
✓
1,000
Dolese Bros. Co.
✓
1,000
Rose State College
1,000
Last updated on October 2015. This list was complied
by the Economic Development Division of the Greater
Oklahoma City Chamber from a variety of sources. View
an updated list at www.greateroklahomacity.com.
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Resources for job seekers
Has all this talk about OKC’s strengths inspired
you to look at your career options in Oklahoma
City? We don’t blame you. With Oklahoma
City consistently boasting one of the lowest
unemployment rates in the nation, you may find
that finding a job here is relatively easy compared
to other cities.
For full time
employment, the state
offers OKJobMatch.
com, a website where
you can create or
upload a resume
and search for jobs.
The website also
allows for Oklahoma
employers to search
for candidates just
like you. For internships, visit GreaterGrads.com,
a website powered by the Greater Oklahoma City
Chamber. GreaterGrads.com provides internship
listings and more information about area job fairs.
A Better Life’s employment resources can help
you find your fit in Oklahoma City’s job market.
Resources include links to job boards, internship
listings, staffing agencies and industry-specific
tools. View those and more at www.abetterlifeokc.
com/employment.
Resources for
entrepreneurs
A common theme
in the story of
Oklahoma City is its
entrepreneurial spirit
that has carried it to
success throughout
its history. That spirit is
alive and well today,
with Oklahoma City being ranked as the best city
in the nation to start a business by many national
groups. If you’ve got a great idea and you’re ready
to trek into the world of entrepreneurship, then
Oklahoma City is for you.
Today, Greater Oklahoma City is home to 36,313
small businesses, and Oklahoma City also boasts
business costs that are 17 percent lower than the
national average, a quality that creates a healthy
environment for new businesses. Combined with
the area’s incentive programs, these factors allow
startup businesses not only to survive, but also to
thrive.
• GrowInOKC.com is a website specifically
geared toward the OKC entrepreneur, with
interviews, how-tos, news for entrepreneurs,
and other resources.
• i2E is an Oklahoma City-based non-profit
dedicated specifically to growing innovative
small businesses by helping entrepreneurs,
researchers and companies commercialize
YOU WILL FIND A TRUE MODERN- their technologies and access capital.
DAY RENAISSANCE TAKING
While the process of starting
a business can be daunting,
Oklahoma City has ample
support and resources. Over
PLACE IN OKLAHOMA CITY.
• Office of Entrepreneurial the last decade, our region
Development, which
has invested millions of
provides resources and assistance to entrepreneurs
dollars in the areas entrepreneurs need it the most in high-growth sectors.
infrastructure, access to capital and support.
Greater Oklahoma City has several organizations
dedicated specifically to supporting hightech entrepreneurs and are walking alongside
entrepreneurs through the startup process.
• OCAST (the Oklahoma Center for the
Advancement of Science and Technology), an
agency dedicated to investing in technology transfer
and commercialization.
We’ve gone
platinum!
Managing talent and producing connections for 20 years.
Temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements
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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.
Health
ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
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, the community funding new wellness
centers, sidewalks, trails and facilities that encourage the type of quality of life that produces
healthy, happy citizens. Read on for more of the amenities available for those looking to
An Olympic-level whitewater
kayaking facility at the Boathouse
District, open in May 2016, will
provide whitewater training and
fun for both athletes and amateurs.
Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park is
26,000 square feet of terrain for
skateboarding, in-line skating and
BMX freestyle biking.
Paw Park, a two-acre, off-the-leash
park recognized as one of the top
10 dog parks in the U.S., features a
swimming pond and enclosures for
both large and small dogs.
Oklahoma City is home to the
annual Oklahoma City Memorial
Marathon, held each April, which
attracts more than 24,000 runners
and walkers from all 50 states and several foreign
countries.
support an active lifestyle:
Boathouse District
Oklahoma City has more
than 140 miles of walking,
running, bicycling and
skating trails, with more
than 30 miles of trails
under construction.
These trails make it
possible for bicycle
commuters to travel all
the way from northwest
Oklahoma City to
downtown on designated
bike paths.
Twenty years ago, the Oklahoma River was a muddy
patch of land that had to be mowed periodically. Now
as a glittering jewel of Oklahoma City’s renaissance, it
offers access to river sports and adventure for athletes
of all levels and it is the perfect location to take your
training to the next level.
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 www.okc.gov/lakes
for more.
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Fresh, locally grown produce is available at weekly
farmer’s markets at OSU-OKC on Classen Curve,
at St. Anthony’s in Midtown and in
other surrounding areas.
The Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge at the north end of
Lake Overholser is a pristine area 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 Boathouse District is
home to Olympic-caliber
athletes training for the
2016 Olympic Games in
Rio, and the Oklahoma City
Boathouse is an official U.S.
Olympic and Paralympic
Training Site. However, the
facilities available at the
Boathouse District are for
everyone, no matter your
athletic aspirations. The
district includes miles of trails,
a 700-foot SkyZip across the
Oklahoma River, a six-story
SandRidge Sky Trail ropes
course and the opportunity
to experience several paddle
sports, including rowing,
kayaking and stand up paddle
boarding.
To experience all that the
district has to offer, purchase
a RIVERSPORT Adventures
pass to gain access to all of
the boathouse’s facilities.
Several area businesses also
participate in the RIVERSPORT
Corporate Rowing League,
which includes two onthe-water rowing seasons
culminating in regattas in
June and October and a
winter indoor rowing training
program. If you have children
who may be interested in
paddle sports, the RiverSport
Junior Crew will teach them
everything they need to know
in an unparalleled training
experience.
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brain tumors that can’t be
treated by conventional
methods, a Bone Marrow
Transplant Center and
Oklahoma’s largest
Radiation Therapy Center,
OU’s Stephenson Cancer
Center.
Outstanding Medical
Care
With one of the nation’s
leading heart transplant
teams, one of the country’s
most complete medical
research centers, and one
of the medical profession’s
most respected eye
institutes, area residents’
access to health care is
among the best. Oklahoma
City is also home to one
of the first proton therapy
centers in America. These
facilities are on the cutting
edge of battling cancer.
Oklahoma City residents can find quality health
care at 35 hospitals, with most providing
specialty services in areas such as: oncology and
hematology; orthopedics; burn treatment; hearing
and vision care; neonatal care; infertility; spinal
disorder care; sports medicine; and after-hours
urgent care.
The state’s only Level 1 Trauma Center with
MediFlight service is based in Oklahoma City,
the perfect location for regional service. And, the
Oklahoma City area’s thriving biosciences industry
adds to the quality of health care, with organizations
and businesses dedicated to the discovery,
development and distribution of advanced
technology to improve treatments and health.
OU Medical Center
OU Medical Center, including The Children’s
Hospital at OU Medical Center, is Oklahoma’s
largest and most comprehensive hospital. It is
located in the heart of Oklahoma City, just minutes
from Bricktown and the State Capitol. They provide
a full range of hospital services for every patient,
from the smallest neonate to the most critically ill
senior. Their unique services include The Children’s
Hospital with Oklahoma’s highest level Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU), comprehensive cancer
care including a Gamma Knife Center for treating
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Other unique services
include Oklahoma’s only
Level One Trauma Center
and three new Medi Flight
air ambulances, including
one dedicated to babies.
Additional special services
include high-risk and
alternative pregnancy care, in our new Women’s
& Newborn Pavilion, and a full range of heart care
services including an internationally renowned
electrophysiology laboratory for treating heart
arrhythmias.
St. Anthony Hospital
Opened in 1898 by two sisters from the order of the
Sisters of St. Francis, St. Anthony was Oklahoma
City’s first hospital. St. Anthony has a long-standing
and ongoing commitment to excellence and quality.
As the recipient of two very prestigious awards, St.
Anthony’s excellence in quality shines.
In 1998 and again in 2004, St. Anthony was awarded
with the Oklahoma Quality Award. In 2002, SSM
Health Care, of which St. Anthony is part, was
honored as the first health care system in the nation
to receive the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award.
governed by a 19-member board of directors made
up of business, medical and community leaders
from across the state. Integris offers top-notch care
at facilities throughout Oklahoma City
Care, Heart Care, Hospice, Multiple Sclerosis Center,
NeuroScience Institute, Neonatal Intensive Care,
Physical Medicine / Rehab Center, Robotic Surgery,
Urgent Care and a Women’s Center.
ProCure Proton Therapy Center
Deaconess Hospital
The ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma
City provides patients with advanced radiation
therapy in a supportive environment. The center is
equipped with the most advanced proton therapy
technology available. A team of experienced
radiation oncologists and highly skilled medical
professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional
and personalized patient care. In addition, ProCure
is focused on ensuring patients’ seamless care
beyond proton therapy. The center is integrated with
the new, state-of-the-art INTEGRIS Cancer Institute
of Oklahoma, which is adjacent to the center and
can provide any additional medical services one
might need while undergoing proton therapy.
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital implements and advocates for
innovative health and social services to improve the
health and quality of life of communities served, with
particular concern for people who are economically
poor.
Mercy is a full-service tertiary hospital and has
381 licensed beds, 2,788 co-workers and 878
physicians. Mercy provides the following services:
BirthPlace, Breast Care, Cancer Resource Center,
Day Surgery, Emergency Care, Gamma Knife, Home
For more than 100
years, Deaconess’
team has worked to
make Oklahomans
healthier, happier and
hopeful. They continue
that mission today
with new, expanded
hospital facilities, a
strong network of family
practice physicians
throughout the region,
and the best technology
available in healthcare. They are committed to
providing A Legacy of Caring, A Future of Hope to
all Oklahomans, past, present, and future.
Deaconess has 313 licensed beds with 300 active
physicians and 250 provisional physicians. They
are also accredited by the Joint Commission and
Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities.
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
Lakeside Women’s Hospital is Oklahoma City’s first
full service women’s health care facility featuring
many options not offered before in the same setting.
INTEGRIS Health
INTEGRIS Health is the state’s largest Oklahomaowned health care corporation and one of the
state’s largest private employers, with hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, mental
health facilities, fitness centers, independent living
centers and home health agencies throughout much
of the state. Corporate headquarters are located
on the campus of INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
in Oklahoma City. It is a not-for-profit corporation
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A Guide to Weather Watches
and Warnings
Climate
If you aren’t familiar with the categories for severe weather,
watching a meteorology report can be a little confusing.
Here is a no-frills guide to severe weather reporting.
Severe thunderstorm
watch
What it means: The
potential exists for
the development of
thunderstorms that might
produce large hail and/or
damaging winds.
CLIMATE
Severe Weather Preparedness
Sunny Days Ahead
Oklahoma City’s solid four seasons and its sunny
days give residents plenty of opportunities to get
outdoors and explore in a
variety of seasonal weather.
Oklahoma City’s climate is
enjoyably average (weatherwise), with sunny and warm
summers, bright and cold
winters and crisp autumns.
The spring season is often
wet, but filled with plenty
of clear days to get out
and watch Oklahoma’s
landscape bloom. In
addition to its temperate
climate, Oklahoma City also
boasts clean air so you can
breathe easy.
Oklahoma’s location east
of the Rocky Mountains and north of the Gulf of
Mexico means that we are sometimes a hot spot
for some interesting weather. Cold, dry air from the
Rocky Mountains and Canada have the potential to
combine with the warm, moist air from the Gulf of
Mexico, sometimes resulting in thunderstorms or
even more severe weather, including tornados.
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Like other states that have a potential for severe
weather, Oklahoma is well-prepared for what
Mother Nature might throw its way. The Greater
Oklahoma City metro area
has hundreds of outdoor
warning sirens that inform
residents when their area
is under a tornado warning,
and in Oklahoma City,
these tornado sirens are
tested every Saturday
at noon unless there is
severe weather in the area.
Oklahoma City is also home
to some of the nation’s
best meteorologists who
help residents stay aware
and informed when severe
weather happens. Just 30
miles south of Oklahoma
City in Norman, Okla., is the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s
(NOAA) National Weather Service. Oklahoma City
has access to the best and most technologicallyadvanced equipment to predict and detect potential
severe weather.
Much like states along the east coast
are prepared for potential hurricanes,
residents in Oklahoma City can do
their best to be prepared for severe
weather and tornadoes. At home,
have a family tornado plan in place
by identifying where you will take
shelter. Flying debris is often the
greatest danger in tornadoes, so
store protective coverings in or next
to your shelter space. Many homes in
Greater Oklahoma City have tornado
shelters or safe rooms. While not all
builders include a shelter in the house,
they often take the steps to make it
very easy for one to be added by the
homeowner.
The region’s hard clay soil and water
table mean that most newer homes do
not have a basement, but many homes
in historic neighborhoods do. No
matter the age of your home, adding
a tornado shelter inside your house or
on your property is a good way to be
prepared for potential severe weather.
For more information about tornado
safety and preparation, visit the
Oklahoma Department of Emergency
Management’s site, www.ok.gov/oem.
What to do: Go about your
normal activities, but be
aware of the weather. Listen
to the National Weather
Service’s weather radio
or local stations for further
weather updates.
Severe thunderstorm
warning
What it means: A severe
thunderstorm – meaning a
storm with large hail and/
or damaging winds – is
occurring or is imminent.
What to do: Move indoors
or to a place of safety.
to the National Weather
Service’s weather radio
or local stations for further
weather updates.
PDS tornado watch
What it means: This type
of tornado watch is issued
when the National Weather
Service deems a storm to
be a “particularly dangerous
situation” with the potential
for multiple strong or violent
tornadoes. Of the tornado
watches issued across the
U.S. from 1996-2005, only 7
percent were classified as
PDS tornado watches.
What to do: Go about your
normal activities, but be
aware of the weather. Listen
to the National Weather
Service’s weather radio
or local stations for further
weather updates.
Tornado warning
Tornado watch
What it means: Conditions
are favorable for severe
thunderstorms to form,
and these storms may be
capable of producing a
tornado.
What to do: Go about your
normal activities, but be
aware of the weather. Listen
What it means: A tornado
has been spotted or intense
low-level rotation has been
indicated on weather radar.
What to do: According to
the NOAA, you should take
cover immediately in an
enclosed, windowless area
on the lowest level of your
home or office.
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RESOURCE GUIDE
ABOUT OKLAHOMA CITY
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High
School
(405) 842-6638
www.bmchs.org
Oklahoma School of Science &
Mathematics
(405) 521-6436
www.ossm.edu
Downtown Oklahoma City
Incorporated (DOKC)
405) 235-3500
www.downtownokc.com
Casady School
(405) 749-3100
www.casady.org
Putnam City Schools
(405) 495-5200
www.putnamcityschools.org
Christ the King Catholic School
(405) 843-3909
www.ckschool.com
Santa Fe South Schools, Inc.
(405) 635-0407
www.santafesouth.org
Christian Heritage Academy
(405) 672-1787
www.cha.org
SeeWorth Preparatory School
(405) 475-6400
www.seeworthacademy.org
Heritage Hall
(405) 749-3000
www.heritagehall.com
Technology
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
(405) 297-8900
www.okcchamber.com
Oklahoma City Convention &
Visitors Bureau
(405) 297-8912
www.visitokc.com
AUTO TAG, DRIVERS LICENSE
& VOTER REGISTRATION
Downtown OKC Tag Agency
(405) 232-5299
www.downtownokctagagency.com
AT THE TOP OF THE LIST
Midwest City Tag Agency
(405) 737-7640
Our mission is simple: to bring Oklahomans the very best care, in every hospital, in every specialty, every day.
Nicoma Park Tag Agency
(405) 769-3353
Striving to meet that goal often means others take notice. And when they do, it’s good news for all of us.
Warwick Tag Agency
(405) 720-0002
When INTEGRIS receives the Women’s Choice Award for Obstetrics, Patient Safety and Heart Care, it means you have a trusted, unbiased
source reassuring you that great care is right here.
When the Oklahoma Quality Award bestows all of INTEGRIS with its “Excellence” recognition, it means you can trust the INTEGRIS name
wherever you go.
And most of all, when INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center is Oklahoma’s only hospital to receive U.S. News and World Report’s Best
Regional Hospitals ranking, there can be no doubt – you’re in the best of hands.
EDUCATION
Adult
Platt College
(405) 749-2433
www.plattcolleges.edu
Wright Career College
(405) 681-2300
www.wrightcareercollege.com
Industrial, Technical & Trade
Heavy Equipment College of
Oklahoma
(405) 491-4400
www.ok-cc.com
Mike Monroney Aeronautical
Center - FAA
(405) 954-4521
www.faa.gov
Private
The Academy of Classical Christian
Studies
(405) 478-2077
www.theacademyok.org
integrisok.com
405-951-2277
Resource Guide
Mount St. Mary Catholic High
School
(405) 631-8865
www.mountstmary.org
St. John’s Episcopal School & Child
Dev. Program
(405) 943-8583
www.stjohnsokc.com
Westminster School
(405) 524-0631
www.westminsterschool.org
Public
ASTEC, Inc. (ASTEC Charter
Schools)
(405) 947-6272
www.asteccharterschools.com
Dove Science Academy
(405) 524-9762
www.dsaokc.org
Epic Charter Schools
(405) 749-4550
www.epiccharterschools.org
John W. Rex Charter Elementary
School
(405) 587-8100
www.johnrexschool.org
KIPP Reach College Prep
(405) 425-4622
www.kippreach.org
Oklahoma City Public Schools
(405) 587-0000
www.okcps.org
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
(405) 717-7799
www.francistuttle.edu
Metro Technology Centers Aviation Career Campus
(405) 424-8324
www.metrotech.edu
Metro Technology Centers
(405) 424-8324
www.metrotech.edu
Universities & Colleges
The Academy of Contemporary
Music at the University of Central
Oklahoma
(405) 974-4700
www.acm-uco.com
Brown Mackie College
(405) 621-8000
www.brownmackie.edu
DeVry University & Keller Graduate
School of Management
(405) 767-9516
www.devry.edu
Heartland Baptist Bible College
(405) 943-9330
www.heartlandbaptist.edu
Heritage College
(405) 631-3399
www.heritage-education.com
Langston University
(405) 466-2937
www.langston.edu
Mid-America Christian University
(405) 691-3800
www.macu.edu
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Mid-America Christian University
(North Campus)
(405) 692-3200
www.macu.edu
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
(405) 947-4421
www.osuokc.edu
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma
City Campus
(405) 241-3815 Ext:3815
www.phoenix.edu
OUHSC Office of Alumni &
Development
(405) 271-2300
www.ouhsc.edu/ouhscdev
Oklahoma State University
(405) 744-5000
www.okstate.edu
Vatterott College
(405) 234-3600
www.vatterott.com
Rose State College
(405) 733-7368
www.rose.edu
HOSPITALS
Oklahoma Baptist University
Graduate School
(405) 585-4601
www.okbu.edu/graduate
Oklahoma Christian University
MBA Program
(405) 425-5562
www.oc.edu/mba
Oklahoma Christian University
(405) 425-5100
www.oc.edu
Oklahoma City Community College
(405) 682-7502
www.occc.edu
Oklahoma City University, Steven
C. Agee Economic Research &
Policy Institute
(405) 208-5586
www.okcu.edu
Oklahoma City University, Ann Lacy
School of American Dance and Arts
Management
(405) 208-5322
www.okcu.edu/dance_amgt
Oklahoma City University, Kramer
School of Nursing
(405) 208-5900
www.okcu.edu/nursing
Oklahoma City University, Meinders
School of Business
(405) 208-5488
www.okcu.edu/business
Oklahoma City University, Petree
College of Performing Arts
(405) 208-5474
www.okcu.edu/music
Oklahoma City University, School
of Law
(405) 208-5440
www.okcu.edu/law
Oklahoma City University,
Wimberly School of Religion
(405) 208-5281
www.okcu.edu
Oklahoma City University
(405) 208-5000
www.okcu.edu
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Southern Nazarene University Professional Studies
(405) 491-6332
www.snu.edu
Bone and Joint Hospital at St.
Anthony
(405) 272-9671
www.boneandjoint.com
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
(405) 752-3754
www.mercyok.net
Armstrong Relocation
(405) 947-8001
www.armstrongrelocation.com
OGE Energy Corp.
(405) 553-3000
www.oge.com
The OU Cancer Institute
(405) 271-6822
www.ouhsc.edu/oucancerinstitute
Atlas Van Lines
(800) 654-5815
www.atlasvanlines.com
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
(405) 551-6500
www.oklahomanaturalgas.com
OU Medical Center Edmond
(405) 341-6100
www.oumedicine.com/edmond
Emrick’s Van & Storage Company,
Agent for Allied Van Lines
(405) 946-4405
www.emricksallied.com
Oklahoma Natural Gas CompanyCustomer Service
(405) 551-6626
www.oklahomanaturalgas.com
Little Guys Movers
(405) 292-5700
www.littleguys.com
Oklahoma Natural Gas CompanyEconomic Development
(580) 249-2272
www.oklahomanaturalgas.com
OU Medical Center
(405) 271-5911
www.oumedicine.com
Cancer Treatment Centers of
America
(918) 508-6593
www.cancercenter.com
The Children’s Hospital at OU
Medical Center
(405) 271-5911
www.oumedicine.com/childrens
The Children’s Center
Rehabilitation Hospital
(405) 789-6711
www.tccokc.org
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Campus
(405) 628-6000
www.okheart.com
Deaconess Hospital
(405) 604-6000
www.deaconessokc.com
Southern Nazarene University School of Business
(405) 491-6639
www.snu.edu
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
(405) 608-3300
www.okheart.com
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center
(405) 456-1000
www.oklahoma.va.gov
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
(405) 749-2700
www.oklahomaspine.com
Southern Nazarene University
(405) 789-6400
www.snu.edu
INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health
Center
(580) 548-1100
www.integrisok.com
Southern Nazarene University Graduate Studies in Management
(405) 491-6671
www.snu.edu
Southern Nazarene University Office of University Advancement
and Church Relations
(405) 491-6314
www.snu.edu
The University of Central Oklahoma
(405) 974-2311
www.uco.edu
The University of Central Oklahoma
College of Business
(405) 974-2809
www.uco.edu
University of Oklahoma Athletics
(405) 325-8200
www.soonersports.com
University of Oklahoma College of
Medicine
(405) 271-3223
www.medicine.ouhsc.edu/
University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center
(405) 271-2332
www.ouhsc.edu
INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Regional
Hospital
(405) 717-7963
www.integrisok.com
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of
Oklahoma
(405) 773-6400
www.integrisok.com/cancer
INTEGRIS Health
(405) 949-6066
www.integrisok.com
INTEGRIS Health Edmond
(405) 657-3000
www.integrisok.com
INTEGRIS Heart Hospital
(405) 951-2277
www.integrisheart.com
University of Oklahoma Lean
Institute
(405) 325-9135
www.lean.ou.edu
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical
Center
(405) 636-7000
www.integrisok.com
University of Oklahoma
(405) 325-3916
www.ou.edu
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
(405) 936-1500
www.lakeside-wh.com
SSM Health Care of Oklahoma
(405) 272-7000
www.saintsok.com
Moving Experts, LLC
(405) 430-4014
www.movingexpertsllc.com
Serenity Moving Services
(405) 437-8243
www.serenitymovingservices.com
2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle
(405) 814-1013
www.2fellasok.com
UTILITIES
Cox Communications
(405) 600-8282
www.cox.com/okc
St. Anthony Hospital
(405) 272-7000
www.saintsok.com
Cox Retail
(405) 603-6010
www.cox.com/okc
Cox Retail - Edmond
(405) 657-1212
www.cox.com/okc
Summit Medical Center, LLC
(405) 359-2400
www.summitmedcenter.com
Cox Retail - Midwest City
(405) 455-2424
www.cox.com/okc
Valir Health
(405) 609-3600
www.valir.com
Cox Retail - OKC
(405) 604-8777 Ext:3
www.cox.com/okc
MOVERS
Cox Solutions Store
(405) 735-9163
www.cox.com/okc
A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage, Inc.
(405) 751-7561
www.A-1Freeman.com
Ace Moving & Storage
(405) 672-4425
www.aceatlas.com
Oklahoma Natural Gas CompanyManager of Communications
(405) 551-6738
www.oklahomanaturalgas.com
AAA Electrical Contractors, Inc.
(405) 787-9299
Delco Electric, Inc.
(405) 302-0099
All My Son’s Moving and Storage
of Oklahoma City, Inc.
(405) 415-4159
www.allmysons.com
CenterPoint Energy Services
(918) 938-7107
www.centerpointenergy.com/ces
All Over Movers
(405) 265-7559
www.allovermovers.com
Clearwater Enterprises, LLC
(405) 842-9200 Ext:204
www.clearwaterng.com
All Star Moving
(405) 399-3004
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