EVENT CALENDAR
Scissortail Park Foundation
Scissortail Park is managed by Scissortail Park Foundation under a public-private partnership with the City of Oklahoma City. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages and operates the Park. The Foundation is also responsible for raising funds to support the Park’s operating costs through donations, sponsorships, earned revenue, and by growing a permanent endowment for the Park’s long-term future.
From the CEO
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome I’ve received here in Oklahoma City since arriving in March from Minnesota. I’m excited to immerse myself in the vibrant spirit of this wonderful community.
As we look ahead, I’m thrilled about the upcoming events and opportunities to connect with all of you. Scissortail Park is more than just a place—it’s a space where memories are made, creativity is nurtured, and connections thrive. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and ensuring it remains a dynamic hub for everyone.
Whether you’re playing pickleball in Lower Park, enjoying a pint during Pubs in the Park in Upper Park, taking a morning stroll through the Farmers Market, or listening to the great sounds from the Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, there is something this season for everyone. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Scissortail family, and I look forward to sharing in these experiences with you all.
Michelle Furrer, President & CEO Scissortail Park Foundation
Lake Tom McDaniel
In recognition of 14 years of dedicated service and leadership, the Oklahoma City Council unanimously named Scissortail Park’s lake in honor of Tom McDaniel on June 18, 2024.
As chair of the MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board, Mr. McDaniel guided eight transformative projects funded by the MAPS 3 penny sales tax, including the creation of Scissortail Park.
Lake Tom McDaniel stands as a lasting tribute to his legacy of service to Oklahoma City.
Scissortail Park’s FREE Concert Series returns!
Join us on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn for a summer full of free live music in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City!
OKC Philharmonic
Sunday, May 18 | 8pm
“Park Electric!” EDM at the Neon Night Market Friday, May 23 | 8pm
Wilderado with special guest Saturday, June 21 | 8pm
“Summer of Soul Night” featuring PC Band and the Summer of Soul House Band Saturday, July 19 | 8pm
“Scissortail Rewind” featuring Five for Fighting and Vertical Horizon Saturday, August 16 | 8pm
OKC Philharmonic Sunday, September 14 | 8pm
CU in the Park – SAVE THE DATE Saturday, September 27
Indigo Girls with special guest Saturday, October 18 | 8pm
Sponsored by: Anonymous, Ad Astra Foundation, INSURICA, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Midtown Renaissance.
Mitchell’s Shade For Everyone
Community Tree Giveaway
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 9am Union Station Lawn, Upper Park
Mitchell’s Shade, is a community program designed to bring people together to celebrate life, honor a loved one, and put a bit of color, shade, and oxygen back into our world through a tree giveaway at Scissortail Park.
Scissortail Park’s Mitchell’s Shade tree giveaway is made possible by the vision and generous support of Melanie and John Burns. The Burns family established Mitchell’s Shade Endowment to fund an annual tree giveaway in honor and memory of their son Mitchell.
Approximately 1,200 three-gallon trees and 300 18-inch seedlings will be provided to the community to take home and plant in honor of a loved one and to spread comfort, joy, inspiration, and a canopy of shade for years to come for everyone.
While at the tree giveaway, be sure to visit the Seeds for Hope Gallery inside the Colonnade at Union Station to see John Rex Elementary School’s student artwork. Seeds for Hope is a Mitchell’s Shade scholarship program for Oklahoma City students. Under the direction of Mitchell’s Shade, Seeds for Hope awards scholarships to 3rd through 8th grade students enrolled in Title I schools in Oklahoma City.
Community Tree Giveaway Details:
• Giveaway starts at 9am on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
• Line forms at the tent located on the sidewalk west of Union Station (near S. Hudson and SW 7th St.)
• Trees available while supplies last.
• One (1) tree per adult.
• FREE Mitchell’s Shade T-shirts available while supplies last.
• Must be present on Saturday, April 12 to pick up tree.
• Donations accepted on site.
• Suggested $20 donation.
• Event Rain Date: Sunday, April 13 or Saturday, April 19
If you are interested in supporting Mitchell’s Shade and its mission, visit: mitchellshade.com
Trees Available
(while supplies last)
Redbud Vitex
Drummond Maple
Weeping Willow
Southern Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia
Shummard Oak
Lobloly Pine
Pond Cypress
Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Arapaho Crape Myrtle
Natchez Crape Myrtle
Button Bush
Seedlings
Redbud Sycamore
Bald Cypress
For more information about the trees available, visit scissortailpark.org/mitchellshade
In Loving Memory
John Mitchell Burns
May 10, 1996 - June 23, 2023
Lover of parks, a friend to the forgotten, a champion for all mankind.
THE MARKETS
New season with two weekly Farmers Markets!
Scissortail Park’s Farmers Markets are producer-only markets, meaning all vendors must raise, grow, or make their own products. Shoppers can expect to find a diverse selection of fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisanal products, and more—all sourced from local farmers, ranchers, producers, breweries, and artisans across Oklahoma. In addition to shopping, guests can enjoy live music and wellness activities at each market event.
The Farmers Market Information Tent is available for shoppers to visit with Park staff, purchase Scissortail Park merchandise, and find information on the nutrition assistance programs the market offers including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Assistance Program (SFMNP), and Double Up Oklahoma (DUO).
Scissortail Park Farmers Market is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service,* Bank of Oklahoma, and Midtown Renaissance.
*Funding for the Farmers Market at Scissortail Park was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM22FMPPOK1095-00. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park
Opening Day - Saturday, April 5 | 9am-1pm
2025 Season April - October Saturday | 9am-1pm (Closed Saturday, April 26, 2025) Upper Scissortail Park Corner of Oklahoma City Boulevard & South Robinson Avenue
Wednesday Mid-Week Farmers Market
Opening Day – Wednesday, May 7 | 6-9pm
Wednesdays | 6-9pm
May – September, 2025
Lower Scissortail Park
Corner of South Robinson Avenue & SW 15th Street
FREE parking is available around the perimeter of the Lower Park and at the lot at SW 15th and South Harvey Avenue.
“Taking Flight” Wind and Kite Festival
Saturday, April 5 | 10am-2pm Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
Come out to fly a kite with us!
First 100 guests will receive a FREE kite. Kites will also be available to purchase.
Check out our Kite Camp to decorate your kite before letting it fly!
Live Music
10-11am | OKC Winds 11:30am-12:30pm | Steelwind
Sponsored by First Liberty Bank
Pubs in the Park
Friday, May 30 | 7-10pm Event Pavilion, Upper Park
Take a trip “across the pond” at Scissortail Park and meet us in the Event Pavilion for a British Pub inspired beer-tasting event. PUBS IN THE PARK highlights beers and ales from local breweries, featuring live music, food trucks, and games. This year’s event will make you feel like you’ve traveled to jolly ole’ England to raise a “pint” with the lads and lasses!
Sponsored by Midtown Renaissance and Social Capital
Scissortail Park Discovery Camp
Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20
8am-3pm
Check-In located in Lower Park
Through engaging eco-lessons, creating habitats for native species, and many exclusive park activities - these explorers will get a tangible experience as conservationists! Each day is packed with exciting adventures. Through creative craft projects, campers will gain hands-on experience in conservation while having a blast! With only 25 available spots for this camp, this is a summer adventure you don’t want to miss!
Best for ages 10-12 years
$375 per child for full week (limited availability)
More information and registration at scissortailpark.org/ discoverycamp
Sponsored by Expand Energy
Join us for an action-packed week of fun, discovery, and outdoor excitement!
2nd Annual Core To Shore 5K
Sunday, August 31 | 8am Registration opens on May 31 at scissortailpark.org
Join us for our 2nd Annual CORE TO SHORE 5K at Scissortail Park!
We’ll debut a new race route and a PostRace Party with live music, delicious food, and more on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage. Scissortail Park created this annual 5K race in 2024 celebrating the 5th Anniversary since opening the Park in 2019. The MAPS 3 funded greenspace helped the City of Oklahoma City realize its long-term vision to connect the core of downtown to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Over the past 5+ years, Scissortail Park has become a central gathering place for the community to enjoy this beautiful urban oasis.
Learn more at scissortailpark.org
Sponsored by Midtown Renaissance and First United Bank
PAVILIONS 2025 SPRING SCHEDULE
Find concessions and merchandise at our pavilions throughout the Upper and Lower Parks. Get a cold drink, snacks, ice cream treats, and even a Scissortail Park T-shirt!
PLAY PAVILION
Thursday & Friday | 4pm-8pm
Saturday & Sunday | 10am-8pm
Children’s Playground, Upper Park
BOATHOUSE
Thursday & Friday | 4pm-8pm
Saturday & Sunday | 10am-8pm Lake Tom McDaniel, Upper Park
$15 per boat for up to 30 minutes
Scissortail Park Members receive one FREE boat rental per visit.
SPORTS PAVILION
Friday | 4pm-9pm
Saturday & Sunday | 11am-9pm Next to Soccer Turf, Lower Park
SKY RINK DATES & HOURS
Friday & Saturday | 3pm-10pm Sunday | 3pm-8pm Event Pavilion, Upper Park
Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13
Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11
Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15
Friday, June 27 (Skating with PRIDE)
Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13
Friday, August 8 – Sunday, August 10
GENERAL ADMISSION
$9 Includes Quad Skates rental
$11 Includes In-Line Skates rental
$6 Admission without skate rental
(Personal skates are welcome, but admission still applies.)
Scissortail Park Members skate FREE!
Follow @scissortailpark on social media to learn about our monthly themed skate nights and more!
SCISSORTAIL SPORTS
Name A Better Duo Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, May 24 | 2-5pm
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Pickleball Courts, Lower Park
Visit scissortailpark.org for more information and registration links.
FREE Pickleball Classes
Tuesdays, April 8 & April 22 | 6-7pm
Pickleball Courts, Lower Park
Register online at scissortailpark.org/calendar
Back-to-School Bash
Saturday, July 26
Sports Courts, Lower Park
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Sponsored by First United Bank and Renewal by Andersen
Walking Club
Year-Round
Thursdays and Sundays | 9am
Meet at Union Station, Upper Park
Yoga
April - October
Saturdays | 9am
Love’s Travel Stops Stage, Upper Park
Zumba
April - October
Saturdays | 9am
Event Pavilion, Upper Park
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
April - October
Wednesdays | 5:45pm
Sports Pavilion, Lower Park
Pickleball Lessons
Beginning April 1, 2025
Every other Tuesday | 6pm
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Pickleball Courts, Lower Park
SCISSORTAIL PARK SHOP
Find Scissortail branded merchandise at our online shop Scissortailpark.shop
BECOME A MEMBER
Support Scissortail Park Foundation by becoming a member and receive benefits including free roller skating, free boat rentals, free admission to ScaryTale in October, and discounts on merchandise and concessions. Plus, receive discounts with our Community Partners including SPARK, Social Capital, Factory Obscura, and more!
We have multiple plans to choose from, including our “Friends & Family” levels that include benefits at Scissortail Park AND Myriad Botanical Gardens.
FRIENDS & FAMILY PRICES
Become a member of Scissortail Park AND Myriad Botanical Gardens for just one price!
DUO | $85 for 2 people, any age
QUAD | $150 for 4 people, any age
PARTY OF 6 | $200 for 6 people, any age
SCISSORTAIL PARK ONLY PRICES
Individual Membership | $40 for 1 adult
Dual Membership | $50 for 2 adults OR 1 adult & 1 child
Family Membership | $75 for up to 2 adults & up to 4 children
FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Scissortail Park
• Free admission to the Sky Rink at Scissortail Park (includes quad skates)
• Free boat rental each visit
• Free admission to ScaryTale Park in October
• Access to OKC Community Benefits
• 20% off Scissortail Park branded merchandise
• 10% off concessions at the Play Pavilion, Sports Pavilion, and Boathouse
• 10% off rental spaces under $300
• Discount pricing for events
• Subscription to Scissortail Park eNewsletter
• Seasonal Scavenger Hunts
Myriad Botanical Gardens
• Free admission to the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory
• Unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel during operating hours
• 10% discount in the Myriad Gardens Shop (show membership card at checkout)
• Reciprocal admission to 300+ gardens & conservatories nationwide (ahsgardening.org)
• Free entry to Pumpkinville in October
Learn more about additional Myriad Gardens benefits at scissortailpark.org/become-a-member
For more information or questions, contact members@scissortailpark.org or 405.445.7087.
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENTS
APPNA Kidney Walk
Saturday, April 5 | 2-7pm
Love’s Travel Stops Great Lawn, Upper Park
Poochella with OK Humane Society
Saturday, April 12 | 10am-3pm Nature Play Area, Lower Park
OKC Beautiful Earth Fest
Saturday, April 19 | 10am-3pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
OKC Memorial Marathon Finish Line Festival
Saturday, April 26 | 8am–12pm
Sunday, April 27 | 8:30am–1:30pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Festival
Friday, May 2 | 4-10pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
Girls on the Run
Saturday, May 3 | 8am-12pm Songbird Plaza, Lower Park
Velocity Dance Festival
Saturday, May 3 | 4-6pm
Love´s Travel Stops Stage, Upper Park
Compost Festival
Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association
Saturday, May 10 | 9am-1pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
March for Babies
Saturday, May 17 | Registration
Time: 8:30am | Event Time: 10am
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
Memorial Day Murph
Monday, May 26 | 9am-5pm Event Pavilion, Upper Park
National Cancer Survivor Day
Sunday, June 1 | 8am-12pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
2025 OKC PieceWalk
Saturday, June 7 | 10am–12pm Soccer Turf, Lower Park
Made in Oklahoma Market at Scissortail Park
Sunday, June 8 | 10am-3pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Plaza, Upper Park
2025 Father’s Day Fest CASA of Oklahoma County, Inc.
Sunday, June 15 | 11am-4pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
Oklahoma Pridefest 2025
Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29 | 9am-11pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
OKC PHIL’s Red, White & Boom!
Thursday, July 3 | 8:30pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
Pakistan Day 2025
Saturday, August 9 | 5-10pm
Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn, Upper Park
*Eventsareweatherpermittingandsubjecttochange.
