EDMOND OKLAHOMA
From the Mayor’s Desk
On behalf of the Edmond City Council and our residents, I am honored to welcome you to Edmond, the Crown Jewel of Oklahoma. In the more than 130 years since our community was established by the Santa Fe Railway, Edmond has grown into a thriving, vibrant community that stands out above the rest. In Edmond we value our community, the safety of our residents, and the education of the generations to come.
Edmond remains the 5th largest city in the state and is projected to have a population increase of 35,000 by 2040. What you can find in Edmond is the top-rated school district in the state, the lowest violent crime rate of the 10 largest cities in Oklahoma, and a home in one of America’s 50 Best Cities to Live In. The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is the third largest university in Oklahoma with over 13,000 students. Quality of life has been and remains a high priority for our City Council members. We want to create spaces for our citizens and visitors to enjoy. Currently, Edmond has more than 30 parks and outdoor venues, boasts more than 300 pieces of public art, and have 47 miles of bike trails that weave through our city. Our Public Safety continues to make Edmond one of the safest cities in Oklahoma. In 2024, Edmond Fire earned the highest ISO rating possible, and Edmond Police saw an over 50% decrease in theft of property from vehicles.
To learn more about the City of Edmond, scan the code below or visit edmondok.gov.
In 2024, the City saw significant improvements to our infrastructure and community amenities. One of Edmond’s oldest and most-loved parks, Stephenson Park, completed renovations to playground equipment and improved lawn event space. Significant projects under construction include the new Library and YMCA, the downtown City Center Complex, and multiple water and street projects that are preparing for the continuous growth of our city. We continually strive to be on the forefront of what is to come.
Make plans to celebrate with us this year at some of our local events including Heard on Hurd, the Edmond Jr. Rodeo, the Farmer’s Market, and our 4th of July parade – LibertyFest.
Edmond is a great place to live, visit, and have a good time. Come join us any day to experience what I consider to be a great place to grow.
Darrell Davis
Mayor City of Edmond, Oklahoma
Welcome to Edmond!
On behalf of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce, welcome to our great city! Whether you’re visiting for the day, planning to make Edmond home or have called it home for years, Edmond is an outstanding place to live, work and grow a business.
The Edmond Chamber is a leading local advocate for business and our community. We’re working hard to create a climate of growth and success in which all businesses, regardless of size or industry, can prosper. We continue to partner with local, state and national government to pursue improvements in the overall quality of life in Edmond. Our success in this area is accredited to our partnership with the Edmond Chamber’s Board of Directors, Ambassadors, the City of Edmond and over 900 chamber members. Our partnerships enable the chamber to accomplish together what no business can accomplish alone.
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to be recognized as being in the top one percent in the nation with 5-star accreditation from the US Chamber of Commerce. Accreditation with the US Chamber is the only program of its kind that defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. This program facilitates continuing excellence in the chamber industry and fosters a pro-business environment across America. To our current members, thank you for your continued support. For those considering relocating to Edmond or opening a business here, we hope you will. It’s an exciting time to be a part of this community, join us as we continue to grow.
Sherry Jordan
Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
To learn more about the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce,, scan the code below or visit edmondchamber.com
Business Development & Sales: Erin Stevens: 405-928-1748
Content Writer: Nicole Westermier, Erin Stevens and Various Community Contributors
Photography by: City of Edmond, Erin Stevens, Eriech Tapia, and Various Community & Organization Contributors
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HELPFUL NUMBERS
City of Edmond Utilities (Electric, Water, Wastewater, Trash) 405-359-4541
In - Person Lobby - Open 8AM-5PM
2824 Progressive Dr. Open 8AM-5PM
Payment Kiosks: 2824 Progressive Dr. or 24 E. First St. Report an Electric Outage: 405-216-7660
After Hours: edmondelectric.com
Oklahoma Natural Gas ong.com 800-664-5463
Cox Communications
(Cable, Phone, Internet) cox.com - 405-600-8282
AT&T (Phone, Internet, Cable) att.com 844-794-0819
Edmond Post Office - 3 locations 801 W 33rd St. - 405-348-9104
200 N Broadway - 405-341-6991 407 W Covell Road - 405-844-0583
Voter Registration
Oklahoma County Election Board oklahomacounty.org - 405-713-1515
Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce edmondchamber.com - 405-341-2808
Edmond Convention & Visitor’s Bureau visitedmondok.com - 405-341-4344
Edmond Economic Development Authority eeda.com - 405-340-0116
Downtown Edmond Business Association downtownedmondok.com 405-249-9391
Edmond Tag Agencies - Drivers License
Broadway Tag Agency
3900 S Broadway, Number - 2E 405-341-1400
Edmond Downtown Tag Agency 2 West 1st St. - 405-341-0742
Santa Fe Tag Agency
338 S Santa Fe Ave. - 405-330-2112
Woodcrest Tag Agency 14700 S Coltrane Rd - 405-348-9000
CITY SERVICES
Community Image/Code Enforcement
405-359-4793
Building & Safety - 405-359-4780
City Clerk - 405-359-4555
City Manager - 405-359-4500
Engineering - 405-359-4770
Marketing & Public Info 405-359-4530
Municipal Court - 405-359-4360
Parks & Recreation - 405-359-4630
Emergency Management 405-359-4663
Fire Department - 405-216-7300
Planning & Zoning - 405-359-4790
Police Department - 405-359-4420
Public Works - 405-216-7770
Urban Forestry - 405-359-4759
City Link - 405-509-6370
City Council Information
Assistant to City Council: 405-359-4577
Mayor, Darrell A. Davis Term Expires 5/25
Ward 1, Maggie Murdock Nichols Term Expires 5/27
Ward 2, Barry Moore Term Expires 5/27
Ward 3, Christin Mugg Term Expires 5/25
Ward 4,Stacie Peterson Term Expires May 2025
Welcome to Edmond!
Educating Edmond
Edmond Public Schools includes 30 school campuses, dozens of district departments and countless programs. Our nearly 26,000 students and more than 3,200 employees are at the heart of Oklahoma’s third largest public school district.
Edmond Public Schools is the proud home of nearly 26,000 students, making us the third largest public school district in Oklahoma Our more than 3,200 employees also make us Edmond’s largest employer
The district’s rich history and tradition of excellence relies on the support of our students, teachers, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners Our educators spend countless hours working to enrich the lives of our students and help prepare them for success after they leave EPS
The district’s innovative educators support our tradition of excellence by providing a first class education for all Edmond students. We work to live our Core Values of Belonging, Collaboration, Integrity and Hope each and every day. EPS offers
comprehensive instruction for our students as well as a wide array of extracurricular activities and clubs. Edmond’s fine arts and athletics programs are second to none and are the proud recipients of countless annual awards and championships. We are also the home of 34 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for the 2024-25 school year, the most in our state.
EPS is extremely proud of our district and looks forward to continuing on our mission of empowering and educating every Edmond student.
Each of our schools offer comprehensive instruction for our students as well as a wide array of extracurricular activities and clubs. EPS fine arts and athletics programs are second to none and are the proud recipients of countless annual awards.
Dr. Angela Grunewald
Superintendent Edmond Public Schools
We are extremely proud of our district and look forward to continuing on our mission of empowering and educating every Edmond student.
To learn more about the Edmond Public Schools,, scan the code below or visit edmondschools.net
Dr. Angela Grunewald Superintendent
To learn more about the the Deer Creek School District,, scan the code below or visit https://www. deercreekschools.org.
Go Antlers!
With more than 8,200 students and nearly 800 staff members, Deer Creek School District is home to academic excellence, extracurricular achievement and the next generation of worldchangers. We strive to provide the highest quality of education in the best possible learning environment for all students.
Deer Creek’s history is one of excellence and tradition. We are all Antlers and remain committed to this unifying culture that makes our community special.
Our teachers are talented experts who create meaningful learning opportunities for their hard-working students. Our district’s success is made possible through a deep partnership between our families, administrators, teachers, staff members and students. We invite you to learn more about the great things happening in our schools by volunteering or attending one of our many athletic or performing arts events.
Much of our excitement for 2025 comes with the opening of our sixth elementary school, Knight Ridge Elementary. This new school will allow us to keep our class sizes small and continue to provide the best education possible for our students. We are centered on the mission of preparing all Antlers for success in an ever-changing environment, and look forward to another great year in Deer Creek.
Jason Perez, Ed.D. Superintendent, Deer Creek School District
Your Story. God’s Purpose. OC.
Located at 2501 E Memorial Road near Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University (OC) offers a Christ-centered education, blending academic excellence and spiritual growth. With 2,750 students, a 16-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 91 full-time faculty, OC’s 200-acre campus features six colleges: Bible, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Outreach & Innovation, and Sciences & Education. Students can pursue 17 bachelor’s programs, master’s degrees in fields like Business and Engineering, and
Where Movement Is.
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), founded in 1890, is a transformative institution on a 210acre campus in Edmond, serving nearly 12,000 students. With 115 undergraduate and 78 graduate programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, UCO empowers students to become ethical, creative leaders who impact their communities.
Led by President Todd G. Lamb since July 2023, UCO emphasizes workforce readiness and transformative education. The university’s six colleges, including Business, Fine Arts, and the W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute, offer diverse academic opportunities, while the
certificates in areas like Bible and Medical Laboratory Science.
OC’s Homeward alumni program has funded projects such as a new softball facility, scholarships, and a European Studies site in Vienna. Athletics thrive in NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference, with over 250 student-athletes. Zippia named OC “the Best Total Package College in Oklahoma,” with graduates carrying 30% less debt than average. Dr. Ken Jones, OC’s eighth president, began his role on May 1, 2023, bringing extensive leadership experience.
Ken Jones
President To learn more about the Oklahoma Christian University,, scan the code or visit oc.edu
Connected Campus delivers flexible, fully online degree programs.
Over 85% of students receive financial aid, totaling $102 million annually. In 2024, UCO celebrated inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list, UCO Volleyball’s first MIAA Championship, and UCO Football’s first conference title since joining the MIAA. UCO continues to shape the future of education and leadership.
Todd Lamb President
To learn more about the the University of Central Oklahoma,, scan the code or visit uco.edu.
Edmond Private School Options
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL with the largest student body in OCS history of 1,100 students the OCS campus has gone through expansions, new buildings and enhancements in recent years. OCS offers 13 Advanced Placement courses and six concurrent college courses, and a history of success in athletics. 4680 E. 2nd St., Edmond 405-341-2265
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY offers pre-K3 through 12th grade curriculum. The school’s mission is to assist the family and church in providing Christian education for its students. The curriculum includes advanced placement programs and concurrent credit courses. Concurrent classes offered on campus include English Comp 1 & 2, Psychology, Environmental Science, U.S. History, Trigonometry and Calculus. Opportunities are available to participate in extracurricular activities including sports, vocal music, drama, band, debate, academic meets, honor societies, and service projects.
1101 E. Ninth St., Edmond 405-844-6478
KEYSTONE ADVENTURE SCHOOL AND FARM is a working farm and art-based elementary school founded in 2005 in Edmond. It provides an environment that facilitates the diverse ways in which each child learns, and it serves children from 3 years old through fifthgrade. The school and farm is on 16 acres with a variety of animals, a pond, a creek, an organic garden, and more. Directors/ Founders are John Duhorn and Jenny Dunning.
19201 N. Western Ave., Edmond 405-216-5400
MERCY SCHOOL INSTITUTE is an Islamic-based school. It was founded in 1999 and offers pre-K to 11th grade curriculum. The principal is Buthiana Jwayyed, and the school aims to nurture confident and committed Muslim youth who will draw upon their Islamic values as they work to excel in all fields of endeavor.
14001 N. Harvey Ave., Edmond 405-748-5500
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL has offered more than 25 years of learning in the Catholic faith. SEAS offers high quality academic programs integrated with religious truths and values.
925 S. Boulevard, Edmond 405-348-5364
ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL is known for promoting the development of the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social sides of a child. Pamela Dockter, head of school, oversees a school of preschool through fifth grade. Curriculum includes language arts and English, reading, science, math, social studies, music, art, physical education, and Spanish. 505 E. Covell Road, Edmond 405-341-9541
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL is a nationally accredited Christian pre-K through eighth grade school. Its focus is teaching students about the love of the Savior in conjunction with academics. Small class sizes allow teachers to spend quality time with each student, enabling them to grow spiritually and cognitively.
308 NW 164th Street, Edmond 405-844-4000
Pets Available For Adoption
Edmond
Animal Shelter
The City of Edmond officially expanded the Animal Shelter with over $3 million in 2019 by adding 48 more dog kennels to the existing 22, more cat space, and a special surgery suite with a prep room and a recovery room so that neutering and spaying can be done on-site.
The Edmond Animal Services Unit is a component of the Edmond Police Department’s Special Services Division. The Animal Services Unit is responsible for responding to calls for service within the community for issues involving animals - both wild and domestic.
Animal Services is responsible for the enforcement of municipal and state laws concerning the treatment of animals, the management of the city’s animal shelter, as well as the humane treatment and care of animals in the shelter. The unit strives to reunite lost animals with their families and find new homes for the adoptable animals at the shelter.
Free To Live
Free to Live is a non-profit sanctuary for stray, abandoned, and mistreated dogs and cats. It is the largest no-kill sanctuary in Oklahoma located just north of Edmond in Guthrie, Oklahoma. From Free To Live more than 200 animals are adopted out to loving homes each year, with nearly 300 current residents. At the sanctuary, animals that are not adopted live out their lives with healthy food, shelter, and medical care. Euthanasia is not practiced.
Contact (405) 282-8617 or visit freetoliveok.org
Edmond Animal Shelter
2424 Old Timbers Dr. 405-216-7615
edmondok.com/558/ Edmond-Animal-Services
Senior Center Dedicated to Edmond Residents
Edmond’s senior residents are blessed with a facility dedicated to their health and educational needs. The Edmond Senior Center at 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive in Mitch Park, offers a wide range of adult education programs, fitness classes, and special events.
Seniors can enjoy billiards and cards or keep active with Jazzercize, Tai Chi, and yoga. Classes offered include Posture Health, Landscaping, and Detoxing. A senior meal program is available on weekdays. Other social and community opportunities include a meet and greet with Edmond firefighters.
The Edmond Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri.
405-216-7600 | edmondseniorcenter.com
“Edmond Senior Center, Government” on Facebook.
of Downtown The
By Nicole Westermier
At the heart of downtown Edmond, sits an old clock. Although its face has not changed much over the years, it has seen many new and old faces itself. The story of the clock began in November of 2005, when the Central Edmond Urban Development Board began preparing Downtown Edmond for Oklahoma’s Centennial Celebration. As part of the preparations, the Board met to approve the placement of the four-sided centennial clock in the media of Second and Broadway. The cost of the clock totalled $35,000 from the city’s general fund and the plan was to unveil it on November 16th, Oklahoma’s birthday. Inscribed on the clock are the words “Est. April 22 1889,” the date of Edmond’s founding. Until then, the clock remained covered, waiting for its big reveal.
It has watched over many traveling to events such as the annual Heard on Hurd, Edmond Arts Festival, and Year-RoundFarmers market. Many new residents have also passed by its humble location, including those drawn in by new housing developments and businesses. What was once considered a quiet shopping area with a small number of restaurants has now grown into a busy downtown that contains over 100 businesses, with many new additions on the way.
One of the latest additions, set for March of 2025, is the new City Center Complex. The project is being paid for through funding from the 2000 Capital Improvements Sales Tax. Although the initial tax began in the year 2000, voters approved it as part of the renewing of the sales tax in 2016.
Finally, on Oklahoma’s 99th birthday Edmond’s all four faces of the clock were revealed. Ever since, this Centennial timepiece has proudly greeted visitors to the downtown area.
This new addition between 1st and Main will be two stories in height, and house City Council Chambers, and several city departments, all of which have previously been located in four
separate buildings. Some of the departments will include City Planning, Engineering, Building and Fire Safety, the Mayor’s Office, and the City Manager. In addition the complex will include a larger Municipal Court building and a three-story parking garage with 216 public spaces available.
While most of what’s happening downtown is about the creation and advancement of new businesses and facilities, there is one particular project that is focused on preserving something of the past.
In the year 1909 the Edmond Ice Company was organized by H.R. Hudson, the president of the Atoka Railroad. The company offered delivery to customers, who could simply dial 132, or 86, on the promise that their ice would be quickly delivered. A creamery was added in 1921, and in 1927 an ice scoring machine was purchased to allow for larger, heavier ice blocks to be made smaller for shipping and delivery. In addition to serving residents of the town, Edmond Ice Company delivered to nearby towns, including Oklahoma City.
In 1944, however, the original owners sold the company, and the name was changed to the Barnett Ice Company. It continued to run under this name until the late 1960s. Although much of the original company no longer stands, the remnant at 125 W. Second Street was sold in 2015 with the intention of restoring it for use as a restaurant. This plan was changed however when the property was sold once again in 2020. The current owners maintained the original plan to restore the Ice House as a restaurant, which is now up and
Icehouse Project in Edmond. Photo Courtesy Visit Edmond.
Downtown Edmond!
open for business.
The Ice House project is home to tenants American Solera, Woodward Pizza, The Creamery at the Icehouse, and The Fried Taco. The space includes a courtyard where families and food lovers can enjoy their meal on the historic site that has continued to serve the citizens of Edmond over 100 years later.
While the downtown area is a heavy focus for change and redevelopment however, it is not the only area of Edmond seeing changes lately. Although it will be a bit farther from the downtown area, residents of Edmond can also look forward to visiting the joint use YMCA and Library. This three-way partnership between the city, the Metro Library System, and YMCA is anticipated to be completed in early 2026. The need for this new building is due in part to the Edmond Library’s status as the busiest in the state of Oklahoma, and the YMCA’s desire to accommodate more members of the community. In total the project is anticipated to equal somewhere around 12 million dollars.
Other projects nearby the downtown area that are in the works for the city of Edmond include the Pelican Bay Aquatics Center Renovation, and AC Caplinger Baseball Fields-Hafer Park.
As Edmond continues to grow, the old clock will continue to keep watch from every direction as travelers drive down its busy streets. The landscape may change, but Edmond’s growth and prosperity continues to move forward.
A world of learning and fun
The modern library offers much more than books. Edmond has two local libraries with public services offered - the Edmond Library, which is a branch of the Metropolitan Library System, and the Chambers Library, which is the library of the University of Central Oklahoma.
The Edmond branch of the Metropolitan Library System is the busiest of all the branches in Oklahoma County. The library circulates over 1.2 million items annually. Besides books, the Edmond Library keeps up with the latest technology and offers learning opportunities for everyone.
Every month the library has a variety of programs for all ages - story times for little ones, book clubs for all ages, a Teen Service Team, and events and displays related to the arts and business. Metropolitan Library System offers a wide array of downloadable media: ebooks, audiobooks, music, and magazines, in addition to the online research resources.
UCO’s Chambers Library is not like the Edmond Library. As a state-funded entity, items in the Chambers Library are available for the perusal of any Edmond resident, but the checkout functions of the library are curtailed.
Anyone can use the building when it is open. To check out books, they must become a member of Friends of the Library and pay $50. They can then check out five books at a time.
The library offers various forms of media, including DVDs, VHS tapes, cassettes, and vinyl records. They also have stations equipped with musical keyboards for individuals to work on personal projects.
The Chambers Library also has artwork on display that has been collected from across the world. Among those on display are the Golden Age of “B” movies, lobby cards from the Bob Burke Collection. The library also has extensive photo archives as well as microfilm versions of local newspapers, including all 129 years worth of The Edmond Sun. Capital projects are in the works including funds to keep collections current, improve study space, build a new instruction classroom, enhance the Multimedia Center, and replace old elevators.
For more information about the Edmond Library, visit www.metrolibrary.org/locations/edmond.
For more information on the UCO’s Chambers Library and how to join the Friends of the Library, visit www.library.uco.edu
Edmond Fire Department Promotes Safety
The Mission: Trustworthy service through continuous improvement.
The Edmond Fire Department (EFD) is dedicated to providing trustworthy service through continuous improvement. The department covers a 90 squaremile district within Edmond’s corporate city limits and employs 138 uniformed personnel and 6 civilian staff. Operating from a Fire Administrative Office and five fire stations, the EFD also maintains a 45-acre training facility.
The number of residential and commercial fires has decreased over the years due to better construction, increased public awareness, and reduced smoking. The leading cause of fires in residential homes is cooking fires.
In 2023, the EFD responded to 10,667 calls, including structure fires, grass fires, hazardous material releases, and medical aid4. The average response time for emergency alarms was five minutes and 19 seconds.
The EFD holds an Insurance Services Office classification of
Class 1/Class 2, which benefits residents with lower fire insurance premiums. The department also has specialized teams for hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and diving, with advanced life-support capabilities at each fire station.
Fire prevention services include fire investigation, safety education programs, a free smoke alarm program, and various permitting and inspection services. The EFD’s mission is to provide the highest level of service to everyone in Edmond, ensuring safety and preparedness for all.
Edmond Police Supply Trustworthy Service
The Edmond Police Department (EPD) plays a crucial role in maintaining the city’s low crime rate, contributing significantly to the high quality of life in Edmond.
Located at 100 E. First Street in the downtown area, the department provides trustworthy service to ensure the community’s safety. The department’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its motto, “excellence through trustworthy service,” and its continuous efforts to find new and effective ways to serve the community.
Edmond is recognized as one of the safest cities in the U.S. with a population above 89,000, thanks to the collaborative efforts between the police and the community. The department emphasizes crime prevention and personal safety education through various programs, including school resource
officers (SROs), an annual Citizen’s Police Academy, and community relations initiatives.
The FBI’s National IncidentBased Reporting System (NIBRS) consistently shows Edmond’s low violent crime rates.
In addition to traditional policing, the EPD oversees several specialized programs and teams. These include the Edmond Animal Shelter, Crime Stoppers, Text-A-Tip, and special teams like the dive team, bomb squad, and SWAT team.
Community service programs
such as the Impact Teen Drivers campaign, Citizens Police Academy, and statewide Civilian Motorcycle School further enhance the department’s engagement with the community.
The department values the active participation of citizens in crime prevention, which significantly contributes to Edmond’s quality of life.
WHO TO CALL
Emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies - 405-359-4338
TEXT A TIP
Send a text message to 405-625-8398
Crime Stoppers 405-359-4466
www.edmondok.gov/549/PoliceDepartment
Sex offender registry found online at www.edmondpd.com
Our Name is Our Mission: H elping
HOPE Center of Edmond was organized in April, 1984 to meet a community need for a central agency to provide social services. The Center was developed by the Edmond Ministerial Alliance, an interdenominational council of churches, with a grant and volunteers from the Edmond Women’s Club. The purpose of HOPE Center is to meet the basic needs of the members of the Edmond community. Our name is our mission – Help Our People in Emergencies.
The mission of HOPE Center is to support personal emergencies, empowering them providing essential resources like food, clothing, connecting them with relevant Our Core
Compassionate Care: We prioritize caring for treat everyone with kindness and compassion, individual.. Upholding Dignity: We believe that Ethical Integrity: We commit to always doing Impact: We strive to be the difference
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support members of our community during to overcome crises. We achieve this by clothing, rent and utility assistance as well as relevant referral resources.
Values:
for those in need. Kindness and Respect: We compassion, recognizing the inherent dignity of each that everyone deserves dignity and respect. what is right, without compromise.Positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Services Provided in 2024
Rent $343,238 - paid to prevent eviction for 557 families!
Utilities $185,372 - paid to prevent service disruption for 961 families!
Clothing, Baby and Household Items - provided 3,400 people with clothing, coats, shoes, household necessities and diapers.
Food - Groceries for 750,792 meals provided to 16,000 people
WIC - 16,210 Women, Infants and Children received Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Education
Volunteers - 1,880 Volunteers donated 11,275 hours of service
Christmas Program - 733 children from 286 families were sponsored for Christmas
Parks Park It!
The Edmond Parks and Recreation Department is always developing numerous projects to improve the town. They are currently working on big projects to enhance the enjoyability of being outdoors and having more options for recreational users. Edmond’s 33 parks and over 40 miles of paved and multiuse trails are known to nature
buffs and families as places to explore and create memories.
Whether you enjoy trails on foot, via pedals, with a hiking stick or furry friend, the 8 trails below are sure to satisfy. Edmond’s trails are safe, scenic and provide a tranquil way to exercise.
In Arcadia, trail-goers multiuse trails and equestrian trails alike. Notably, Spring Creek Trail
Get out and play at one of Edmond’s
runs a 3.1 mile-long pathway from the park at Arcadia Lake to U.S. Interstate 35. Spanning 18-feet wide, the trail has lanes dedicated to cycling and running/walking. The Spring Creek Trail connects to the 18-miles long Arcadia Lake Trail completing a loop around the lake.
Catch a breath of fresh air in Edmond’s parks. With over 3,380
acres of parks, the great outdoors is never far away. Edmond parks has something for everyone with parks having a variety of amenities.
Park amenities range from high action to classic simplicity. Different amenities that can found at various parks include full camping and RV hookups, dog parks, disc golf and sports, fishing, playgrounds, arboretums,
Sports & Activities
PUBLIC GOLF:
Kickingbird Golf
1600 E Danforth
Golf Club of Edmond
4001 Fairfax Dr
Tour 18 at Rose Creek 17031 N May Ave.
Cimarron National Golf Club
500 Duffy’s Way #8771 Guthrie, OK
PRIVATE GOLF
Oak Tree Country Club
700 Country Club Dr.
Oak Tree National 1515 Oak Tree Drive
River Oaks Golf Club 10909 Clubhouse Rd.
DISC GOLF COURSES
Tye F Cunningham Course at Mitch Park
2901 Marilyn Williams Dr.
picnic tables and pavilions and of course trails.
Bickham-Rudkin Park is open daily, dawn to dusk, and includes a community dog park with easy access to a pond for fishing, picnics and trails.
Mitch Park features several playgrounds and handicapaccessible facilities across the 280-acre park. The area is also home to the MAC (Multiple Use
Activity Center), Senior Center and the Mitch Park YMCA. Mitch Park is home to several festivals and events throughout the year.
More information on Edmond Trails and Parks can be found through the Visit Edmond website, https://visitedmondok. com/parks-trails.php or through the City of Edmond’s site at https://www.edmondok.gov/361/ City-Parks .
Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake (2 Courses)
7200 E 15th St., Edmond
OCU Course
Presidential Rd
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Artic Edmond Ice Arena
14613 N Kelly Ave
Mitch Park
2901 Marilyn Willams
YMCA
Mathis Skate Park
Edmond Schools Aquatic Center
Kickingbird Pickleball Center
1500 E Danforth Rd, Edmond
Edmond Center Court (Tennis)
601 W 15th St, Edmond
BlocWorks Climbing
104 S Broadway
Edmond Round-up Club Rodeo Arena (April – August/October)
300 Kelly Ave, Edmond
Co-Op Esports and Gaming Arena (UCO)
101 N. University Dr.
Pelican Bay Waterpark
1034 S Bryant Ave
CAMPING AND FACILITIES
Year-Round camping and day use parks at Arcadia Lake, with boat
ramps: Central State Park
Spring Creek Park
Seasonal Parks include: Edmond Park
Scissortail Campground
Carl Reherman Park
Arcadia Lake Park Facilities picnicking, camping, swimming, waterskiing, boating, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, fishing, and a heated fishing dock.
Experience Victorian History In Nearby Guthrie
The historic City of Guthrie offers live music, fine dining1 museums, antiquing, theater, festivals, and classic1 Victorian architecture in the largest contiguous historic district in the United States.
The original capital of Oklahoma after the Land Run of 1889, Guthrie has held on to its history. The town has a wealth of attractions, music, food, and entertainment and a
quirky, artistic culture. Visit the outlaw cemetery where Bill Doolin is laid to rest or spend the night in a haunted bed and breakfast, the Stone Lion Inn. Enjoy world class dining at Gage’s Restaurant and take a horse carriage ride along brick streets to see a Broadway show at the Pollara Theater, built in 1901.
Tourists can take trolley tours of Guthrie buildings and homes, visit one of the historical museums, tour the largest Masonic Temple in the
world, or see a rodeo at the Lazy E Arena. Guthrie has a wide variety of bed and breakfasts and golf courses. This unique town is also the location of several movies. Visitors should be on the lookout for movie “crew” signs, as there are frequently Hollywood films being made around town.
The historic city is also home to two water parks, disc golf, a skate park, the Guthrie-Edmond airport, the Beacon Drive-ln Theater, art galleries, and many more ways for tourists of all ages to make memories.
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Arcadia Lake
One of the things that sets Edmond apart from other cities is Arcadia Lake, a destination for water skiers, campers, swimmers, fishermen, and naturalists. Built as a cooperative effort between Edmond and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1980, the lake is just east of I-35 and accessible from Second Street/ Route 66, 15th Street, or from 33rd Street just east of Air Depot Road with access to the newest park at the lake.
Arcadia Lake acts as a flood control for the Deep Fork River Basin, provides habitat for fish and wildlife, offers recreational and educational opportunities for the community, and supplies water to the City of Edmond.
Carl Reherman Park is the newest area to be open to the public and is named for former Mayor, Carl Reherman, who was instrumental in leading the city to build the lake. Carl Reherman Park, accessible off 33rd Street, is more of a seasonal use area on weekends. Ground breaking for the new area took place and construction was completed during a three-year period.
Nicole Offutt, the Lake Manager, said once upon a time Arcadia Lake was one of those “best-kept
American White Pelican
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose
Red-Tailed Hawk
Wild Turkey
Northern Flicker
Downy And Hairy
Woodpecker
Northern Bobwhite
American Coot
secrets.” That is not the case anymore, as evidenced by an increasing number of visitors. Guests have said they like the price and the cleanliness of the parks even though they are located near urban areas, she said.
Arcadia Lake has 1,820 surface acres of water, 26 miles of shoreline, and five parks.
Lake park facilities include: picnicking, camping, swimming, waterskiing, boating, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, fishing, and a heated fishing dock.
The popular Eagle Watch Event occurs every January when visitors from across the state come to Edmond to try and catch a glimpse of America’s national bird in flight from nests at the lake. Every June, parents and children gather for the annual All-American Kids Fishing Derby where children have the opportunity to learn the joys of fishing.
Other popular events at the lake are the annual Storybook Forest from October 23-30 for Halloween, and the volunteer-led annual lake sweep in April where volunteers help keep the natural beauty of the lake clean. Arcadia Lake also sponsors a Fall Deer Harvest management program for archers.
WILDLIFE SEEN AT THE LAKE:
Ring-Billed Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
White-Winged Dove
Roadrunner
Great Horned Owl
Barred Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Pileated, Red-Head
Woodpecker
Red-Belied Woodpecker
Loggerhead Shrike
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Bewick’s Wren
Eastern Blue Bird
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Phoebe
Spotted Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-Winged Blackbird
House Sparrow
American Bald Eagle
VIBES
Monthly in Downtown Edmond the first Thursdays from April to October
LIBERTYFEST
Edmond’s Fourth of July Festival with a series of events culminating on Independence Day with a parade and renowned fireworks display.
HEARD ON HURD
Downtown Edmond on Hurd Street the third Saturdays from March – October
EDMOND BIKE NIGHTS
Tuesdays April to October at the Festival Market Place.
EDMOND ARTS FESTIVAL
May 3-5 is an Annual Celebration of the arts in Edmond.
CYCLE 66
November 3 bikers join to traverse along historic Route 66
FARMERS MARKET
at Festival Marketplace in downtown Edmond runs April 20th through November 2nd every Saturday. The Midweek Markets open 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Wednesday at Mitch Park. New in 2024 will be an evening bi-weekly market on Wednesdays.
LUMINANCE 3D
Holiday walk-through and Ice Rink Mitch Park with special market place days opens in November through the holidays .
STORYBOOK
FOREST
October 20-27 at Arcadia Lake with recreations inspired by well-loved tales, concessions, campfires and a carnival area.
What does tourism do for our economy?
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Improve the quality of life and bring visitors to shop, dine and play!
My question for you - Have you invited your friends and family to enjoy Edmond with you lately? I will share lots of reasons why this invitation will bring fun and fond memories. The trick is to find the full circle of THREE things to complete an Edmond Experience: dining, shopping and activities.
First, there is food. With more than 250 restaurants, the eats of Edmond range from ethnic to traditional, quick service to fine dining. At www. visitedmondok.com/dining you will find 20 cuisine types to choose from. This includes the usuals, but also categories like health conscious, international, smoothies and sweets to satisfy every guest. Outdoor dining options will surprise you – more than 50 choices. It is still cool enough for an old-fashioned picnic. Pick up food, grab a Frisbee and a football and enjoy family time on a blanket or hammocks at a variety of 33 local parks.
Pairing food with an activity is key. I have a few gems to share.
Try disc golfing at the 18-hole course at Mitch Park or two side-by-side courses in Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake.
Speaking of Arcadia Lake – The University of Central Oklahoma Boathouse on the northeast side of the lake offers a fleet of kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards, and mountain bikes for rent. Life jackets, paddles and helmets are included. An outdoor ropes course is perfect for family outings. Cost is $15 per hour and additional hours are $10 each. Arcadia Lake has an equestrian trail, mountain biking trails, fishing and beaches. Consider camping under the stars for a weekend!
If indoors is more your style, live music, theatre and art galleries are steps away at the University of Central Oklahoma Mitchell Hall, Melton Gallery and Jazz Lab and Oklahoma Christian University Baugh Auditorium and Judd Theater. Edmond is a college town. From performances to sports, our college students have award-winning talents waiting for our applause.
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Jennifer Thornton
Visit Edmond, Executive Director
Citylink Connects Edmond Residents
One of the most popular services in Edmond is public transportation. Citylink of Edmond provides public transportation opportunities.
Downtown riders of this free service may access a Citylink bus at the Transfer Center, located in downtown Edmond at 16 W. 3rd Street, one block west of Broadway on Third Street. All buses welcome wheelchairs and bicycles.
The popularity of Citylink has helped to reduce traffic and parking congestion.
The city encourages visitors to Edmond to take advantage of Citylink bus service.
While it does not go everywhere in the city, Citylink
does provide easy access to shopping, restaurants, and other services.
Citylink operates between 24-27 days a month. It is closed on these holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Thanksgiving
and Christmas Day.
Workforce Development
There is a renewed focus on developing the workforce in Oklahoma. Business leaders and lawmakers agree that the best way forward is to educate Oklahomans to prepare them for the important jobs of the future and encourage them to dream up the big ideas that create the companies of tomorrow.
At Francis Tuttle, our mission is to prepare customers for success in the workplace. We serve a wide range of customers, high school and adult students through our career training programs, the community at large through our lifelong learning classes, and businesses and organizations interested in training opportunities for their employees.
Students at Francis Tuttle spend all or part of their day learning a job skill in a realworld educational environment. Career Training Programs provide students with hands-on learning that equips them with the industry-recognized skills they need to be successful in the workplace. They graduate with a certification showing an employer that they have a proven skill to offer and the ability to work immediately. Many Francis Tuttle students find employment even before they graduate, thanks to their hard work and the industry connections they develop while training. “I’m frequently astounded by the reach and the potential our Francis Tuttle graduates have right here in our backyard,” CEO and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Keylon said. “Our programs and services give our customers the skills and power to pursue their chosen career and life. We are constantly searching for new ways to increase that potential to improve lives and boost the local economy, which benefits everyone here.”
Francis Tuttle presents a valuable and unique opportunity for Edmond High School students. As they live within the Francis Tuttle district, they can attend a Career Training program for free. These students learn a job skill that could launch their careers by the time they graduate and pay no tuition. Most Edmond students attend classes at the Danforth Campus at 3841 E. Danforth Road in Edmond. Francis Tuttle also has three other campuses in the Oklahoma City metro area, each offering unique programs.
Programs available to students cover industries that serve our communities and represent the future of Oklahoma’s economy. The ability of Francis Tuttle to adapt to the changing Oklahoma economic landscape has already led to the addition of STEM academies for high school students, hands-on aerospace training and certification, cybersecurity and computer programming classes, and healthcare programs that get Oklahomans into valuable and desperately needed jobs.
Hands-on training
Students learn at Francis Tuttle by doing. Career Training Program classes are centered around hands-on activities that are the best ways to foster the learning process. There are many examples of how students thrive in real-world scenarios by doing professional work while supervised by expert instructors. This way of learning ensures students are ready to hit the ground running when they enter the workforce.
Workforce development
Francis Tuttle also helps local businesses keep up with demand and a changing economy. Our workforce and economic development department offers business solutions through customized training
on various subjects such as workplace safety, organizational development, and leadership, to name a few.
Like career training, workforce training is based on industry feedback, professional knowledge, and real-world scenarios. Classes are available on-site or on campus at Francis Tuttle, depending on the need.
A team of consultants, developers, and trainers work together to organize and execute valuable training for business partners. These classes are created to fit the needs and schedules of a business client’s employees.
Francis Tuttle also supports growth for new companies and the self-employed. AXIS Powered by Francis Tuttle, located at the Danforth Campus, is a state-certified small-business incubator. It provides business services and guidance to new ventures that seek to add jobs and value to the economy of the OKC metro.
Enrich your life
But what if none of this applies to you? What if you’re just a regular Edmond citizen and do not need career or workforce training? Francis Tuttle still has something to offer.
Lifelong Learning classes allow students to enrich their lives with an added skill or hobby. Classes offer instruction on how to cook a delicious treat or meal, paint a beautiful landscape or portrait, make amazing jewelry, learn to sew, improve card game skills, and much more.
Francis Tuttle strives to be a community resource and an economic development partner. We are focused on training the future workforce today, ensuring a skilled workforce for years to come. Our offerings facilitate the growth of individuals, industries, and the local economy. Learn more at www.francistuttle.edu.
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