Parks & Recreation Program Guide

Participants will be introduced in to the exciting world of chess or checkers while playing different board games, such as hounding the fox, ragoon checkers, etc. Players will be chosen by their peers, and the winners will receive prizes from the instructor.

 

(No Class on Feb 14th)

Date: Tuesdays,

1/10 - 3/14

OKC Parks afterschool program provides a safe environment for your child to be presented with opportunities for fun, socializing, and learning.  Whether it be fun sports and games, stimulating arts and crafts on enriching learning opportunities OKC Parks Afterschool is the place the be! We have programs for both elementary and middle school ages.    Afterschool Kids Club at Southern Oaks will follow the OKCPS Schedule, ASKC will not meet during: school breaks, in-service days, city holidays, or snow days.   For more information please email or call Temesgen.hands@okc.gov or 405-297-1449
Day, Date: Mon-Fri, Feb 1-Feb 28		Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm	Location: Southern Oaks Recreation Center
Ages: Elementary and Middle School (Grades 1st-8th)
Cost: $10/month

Date: Mondays,

2/6 - 2/13

Date: Mondays,

2/20 - 2/27

 

Date: Fridays,

4/7 - 4/28

Date: Mondays,

5/1 - 5/29

Date: Fridays,

5/5 - 5/26

Date: Tuesdays,

5/23 - 5/30

Oklahoma Premier League provides an opportunity for competitive soccer players to play at the highest level of soccer locally and around the state. In order to play in this league, you will have to try out for one of our designated teams. Players are required to provide copies of their birth certificates so that we can verify the player's age. Uniform not included in the registration fee.

 

Registration Deadline: July 6th

Do you like to play basketball, but just want to have fun? This recreational basketball  league is for you! The season will consist of a 7- game schedule and possibly finish the season in a single elimination tournament. Playoffs depend on season records, the bottom two teams will not make the playoffs.We have a maximum of 8-teams so don't wait or you will miss out.

Registration deadline is January 4, 2023

If you are a true hooper, this is the league for you. This league caters to the more competitive player that wants top notch competition.The season will consist of a 7- game schedule and possibly finish the season in a single elimination tournament. Playoffs depend on season records, the bottom two teams will not make the playoffs.  We have a maximum of 8 teams so do not miss out on this season.

Registration deadline is January 3, 2023

Do you want to get on the court while having fun with friends? This recreational basketball league is for you! The season will consist of a 7- game schedule and possibly finish the season in a single elimination tournament. Playoffs depend on season records, the bottom two teams will not make the playoffs. We only have space for 8-teams so don't wait, get in early.

Registration deadline is January 3, 2023

Come join our OKC Parks Basketball League where the competition get started! This league is based on fun and competition. Come compete in this seven-week league for quality basketball!

 

Registration Deadline: December 22nd, 2023

This intro to competitive league will consist of 8 games: 4 home games and 4 away games.  Games may be on Saturday or Sunday.  Teams will travel to surrounding Metro areas, including Edmond, Mustang, Yukon, Guthrie, North Oklahoma City, El Reno, and Shawnee depending on how many teams are in your bracket.  Younger children may play up two age groups, however, older children may not play down any age group.  All new players are required to provide a copy of their birth certificates so that we can verify their age.  Uniform included.

 

Registration Deadline: February 7th, 2023

Cost: U12/U14 - $70/player

         U16/U19 - $80/player

Do you enjoy adult slow-pitch softball, but do you not have a full team to register?  If so, we have the league for you!  The 2022 spring adult draft softball league will form teams by pulling individual names out of a hat until each team has a full roster.  This is a coed, low rec league, where the overall goal is to have fun, meet new people, and of course, play softball.  Teams are responsible for game balls and uniforms.  Umpire fees are NOT included in the league fee. Teams will have to bring to the FIRST GAME ONLY $60.00.   EVERY GAME AFTER THE FIRST GAME EACH TEAM SHOULD BRING $15.00/GAME.

 

 

 

 

The spring doubleheader leagues will play a 16-game schedule, followed by a single elimination championship tournament.  For the double header they will have to bring the FIRST NIGHT ONLY $60.00 ($30.00-game 1&2, $30.00 for forfeit fee). EVERY WEEK AFTER THE FIRST GAME IT IS $15.00/GAME ($30.00 DBL HEADER)

Registration Deadline: Feb. 23,2023

The spring coed single header leagues play an 8-game schedule, followed by a single elimination championship league tournament.  Umpire fees are paid at plate. Teams will have to bring to the FIRST GAME ONLY $30.00 TOTAL($15 for the game, and $15 forfeit fee.) EVERY WEEK AFTER THAT IT IS $15.00/GAME

 

Registration Deadline: 2/23/23

Grab your paddles, it is time to play some pickleball! OKC Parks has a variety of division to choose form. Whether you are a beginner or fee like a professional, we have a group for you to play in. The Beginner, Intermediate, and Women's Leagues will be open play whereas a player will register, and the teams will be formed on site. The Men's Doubles Leagues will register as a pair. Players will play an 8-week season with the winners receiving a medal.

 

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2023

Grab your paddles, it is time to play some pickleball! OKC Parks has a variety of division to choose form. Whether you are a beginner or fee like a professional, we have a group for you to play in. The  Intermediate League will be open play whereas a player will register, and the teams will be formed on site. Players will play an 8-week season with the winners receiving a medal.

 

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2023

The spring doubleheader leagues will play a 16-game schedule, followed by a single elimination championship tournament.  For the double header they will have to bring the FIRST NIGHT ONLY $60.00( $30.00-game 1&2, $30.00 for forfeit fee). EVERY WEEK AFTER THE FIRST GAME IT IS $15.00/GAME($30.00 DBL HEADER) Registration Deadline: Feb. 23,2023

 

The OKC Metro Business League was created to allow employees from metro businesses an opportunity to play coed, slow pitch softball with fellow employees from work!  We would like to invite all city departments, state agencies and metro businesses to form a team to compete against other OKC metro businesses.  League will consist of an 8-game schedule, followed by a single-elimination championship playoff tournament. Umpire fees will be paid at time of game (pay at the plate), teams should prepare $15 for each game. FOR THE FIRST GAME ONLY EACH TEAM WILL NEED TO BRING $30.00($15/GAME $15 forfeit).

 

Registration Deadline: Feb. 23, 2023

Grab your paddles, it is time to play some pickleball! OKC Parks has a variety of division to choose from. Whether you are a beginner or feel like a professional, we have a group for you to play in. The Men's Advanced Doubles Leagues will register as a pair. Players will play an 8-week season with the winners receiving a medal.

 

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2023

Grab your paddles, it is time to play some pickleball! OKC Parks has a variety of division to choose form. Whether you are a beginner or fee like a professional, we have a group for you to play in. The Beginner, Intermediate, and Women's Leagues will be open play whereas a player will register, and the teams will be formed on site. The Men's Doubles Leagues will register as a pair. Players will play an 8-week season with the winners receiving a medal.

 

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2023

Come get connected to our E-sports programs. This will give parents an opportunity to receive information on our E-sports programs as well as give gamers a time to play! Dinner will be provided.

 

Registration Deadline: March 8th, 2023

The spring doubleheader leagues will play a 16-game schedule, followed by a single elimination championship tournament.  For the double header they will have to bring the FIRST NIGHT ONLY $60.00 ($30.00-game 1&2, $30.00 for forfeit fee). EVERY WEEK AFTER THE FIRST GAME IT IS $15.00/GAME ($30.00 DBL HEADER)

 

Deadline Feb. 23,2023

The spring “Five Inning Fridays” League consists of a 16-game scheduled, followed by a single elimination league championship tournament.  Each game will consist of five (5) innings, no time limit.  At the end of five innings, the game is over.  If the game is tied at the end of five innings, there will be only one (1) extra inning.  This is a doubleheader league so, each team should bring $15(game 1) $15 (game 2) FOR THE FIRST GAME ONLY EACH TEAM NEEDS TO HAVE $60.00, every game after that it is $15.00/game

 

Registration Deadline: Feb. 25,2023

The Men's/Coed League is a sanctioned league that provides adults the opportunity to continue playing soccer at a high level.  Game format is 11v11 and all games are played at Wendel Whisenhunt Sports Complex.  This is an 8-game season followed by a post season that only the top 4 teams would qualify for based on the total number of points accumulated in the season.  Referee fees are included in the team registration fee.  Maximum roster size is 25.  Teams are responsible for their own uniforms.  League may be extended, or have games played on different days of the week based on continued inclement weather.

 

Registration Deadline: February 26th, 2023

The youth coed Academy soccer league is sanctioned through the Oklahoma Soccer Association, provides the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental skills in a safe, fun, and noncompetitive environment.  All teams will have one weekly practice and games will be on Saturday.  Teams will play an 7-game schedule beginning in March.  Teams may travel to surrounding Metro areas, including Edmond, Mustang, Yukon, Guthrie, North Oklahoma City, El Reno, and Shawnee depending on how many teams are in your bracket.  League may be extended, or have games played on different days of the week based on continued inclement weather.  Uniform included.

 

Registration Deadline: February 15th, 2023

Cost: U6 - $55/player

         U8/U10 - $65/player

This non sanctioned youth coed soccer league provides the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental skills in a safe, fun, and noncompetitive environment.  All teams will have one weekly practice and games will be on Saturday.  Teams will play a 7-game schedule beginning in March.  All games will be played at the Wendel Whisenhunt Sports Complex.  League may be extended, or have games played on different days of the week based on continued inclement weather.  Uniform included.

 

Registration Deadline: February 15th, 2023

Cost: U4/U6 - $55/player

         U8/U10 - $65/player

Teams will play a 7-game regular season, followed by a single-elimination championship tournament.  We have a maximum of 8 teams so do not miss out on this season!

 

Registration Deadline March 14,2023

 

Registration Deadline: March 15th,2023

 

Registration Deadline: March 15th,2023

The adult competitive baseball league is a truly unique program allowing competitive baseball players to continue to play the game that they love.  Teams will play doubleheaders on Saturdays or Sundays with a 2-hour and 15-minute time limit.  Game length will be 7 innings and umpire fees will be $10/inning, which are paid directly to the umpires at game time.  The season will consist of a 14-game schedule (doubleheaders), followed by a double elimination end of the season championship tournament.

 

Come join OKC Parks for this 5-week youth program! Whether this is the first exposure to tennis or you're looking to take your child's game to the next level, this program gives your child the perfect opportunity to expand their talents and put them to the test. This program is once a week and consists of a 2-hour session full of drills, skill development, and fun games! Pick either the Monday or Thursday session. No equipment required!

 

Registration Deadline: May 2nd, 2023

The summer coed single header leagues play an 8-game schedule, followed by a single elimination championship league tournament.  Umpire fees are to be paid at time of play, each team should prepare $15 for play and $15 for forfeit fee.  

 

Registration Deadline: May 25,2023

The OKC Metro Business League was created to allow employees from metro businesses an opportunity to play coed, slow pitch softball with fellow employees from work!  We would like to invite all city departments, state agencies and metro businesses to form a team to compete against other OKC metro businesses.  League will consist of an 8-game schedule, followed by a single-elimination championship playoff tournament.  Umpire fees are to be paid at the time of play. Each team should prepare $15 for game and $15 for forfeit fee.

 

OKC Parks is proud to again offer our Summer 4v4 community soccer league provided in partnership with the Fields and Futures Foundation. The youth 4v4 soccer league provides kids and teens in the OKC metro area the opportunity to learn and/or further develop fundamental skills in a safe and fun environment.  Teams will play a 7-game schedule beginning in June followed by a single elimination tournament.  All games will be played at the Wendel Whisenhunt Sports Complex.  League may be extended, or have games played on different days of the week based on continued inclement weather. 

 

Registration Deadline: May 5th, 2023

 

 

For questions on registration please contact Ryan Hill at ryan.hill@okc.gov or (405)297-2477

Cost: Free!

If you are a true Hooper, this is the league for you! This league is for the women who are passionate about the game and love to play . Teams will play a 7-game regular season, followed by a single-elimination championship tournament.  We have a maximum of 8 teams so do not miss out on this season! So ladies come out and lets play ball!!

 

Registration Deadline: May 31,2023

Come play on the best fields in the state by participating in our adult summer soccer league.  This league is for individuals 18 and older who want to continue to play soccer at a competitive level.  Teams will play an 8-game schedule, followed by a 4-team playoff based on the total number of points accumulated in the season.  Referee fees are included in the registration fee.  Teams are responsible for their own uniforms.  League may be extended, or have games played on different days of the week based on continued inclement weather.

 

Registration Deadline: June 4th, 2023

Calling all adventure seekers! Are your ready to go on adventures around OKC as we experience the wonders the great outdoors has to offer? Shelter building, archery, fishing, rock climbing, and more! OKC Parks Outdoor Adventure Camp is filled with exciting new opportunities. Campers will experience opportunities in teamwork and education at some of the amazing outdoor activities that OKC has to offer. Daily field trips are a bonus with this camp! Contact roy.blevins@okc.gov with questions or for more information!

 

Extended care available for $25/wreek 7am-7:45m; 5:15-6:00pm

Multiple Child Discount: $5 off for each additional child after the 1^st. (EXAMPLE: First child is $185; $180 each for the 2^nd child, 3^rd, 4^th, etc.)

Need help with the kids while they're out of school? OKC Parks has the solution! Our Kidz Rock Recreation Program provides an assortment of activities that promote community involvement in recreation, cultural, health, and family life activities while also providing the necessary childcare that parents need during the school break. Daily snacks are included and lunch is available from the food bank, participants are also invited to bring their own lunch for this all day program. 

 

Mon - Fri, Mar 13-17

 

Up Up and Away!!

 

Let's get out mind going with the next level. Lear to read and comprehend what you read. Participants will learn to broaden their imaginations by ready words off a page.

Date: Tuesdays

01/03 - 01/31

02/07 - 02/28

03/07 - 03/28

04/04 - 04/25

 

Ignite your creativity through painting. Whether you are an absolute beginner or are an experienced painter, join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome bring your own supplies.

Participants in Advance Watercolor Painting will learn to select the appropriate content, format and materials to meet the objectives of an audience or client. Participants will apply concepts such as color theory and light and shadow to create works that convey a sense of atmosphere, mood or drama. The supply list we be available the first day of class.

Ignite your creativity through painting. Whether you are an absolute beginner or are an experienced painter, join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome bring your own supplies.

Participants in Advance Watercolor Painting will learn to select the appropriate content, format and materials to meet the objectives of an audience or client. Participants will apply concepts such as color theory and light and shadow to create works that convey a sense of atmosphere, mood or drama. The supply list we be available the first day of class.

Let's get messy!!! Participants will learn how to follow a recipe and have fun doing it. It's completely taste safe and fully edible. Participants will also learn about working as a team.

 

Let's get messy!!! Participants will learn how to follow a recipe and have fun doing it. It's completely taste safe and fully edible. Participants will also learn about working as a team.

 

Ignite your creativity through painting. Whether you are an absolute beginner or are an experienced painter, join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome bring your own supplies.

Participants in Advance Watercolor Painting will learn to select the appropriate content, format and materials to meet the objectives of an audience or client. Participants will apply concepts such as color theory and light and shadow to create works that convey a sense of atmosphere, mood or drama. The supply list we be available the first day of class.

Ignite your creativity through painting. Whether you are an absolute beginner or are an experienced painter, join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome bring your own supplies.

Participants in Advance Watercolor Painting will learn to select the appropriate content, format and materials to meet the objectives of an audience or client. Participants will apply concepts such as color theory and light and shadow to create works that convey a sense of atmosphere, mood or drama. The supply list we be available the first day of class.

Date: Thur, 5/4 - 5/18

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Date: Feb1 -Feb 23

          Thursdays

Advanced: 8:00 Pm-9:00 Pm 

 

NO CLASS FEB 16th

 

In this class you will learn the step-by-step process to making hypertufa pots, then dig in and create your own. What is hypertufa you may ask? A lightweight, durable hand mixed pot made from concrete, peat moss and perlite. These containers are perfect for succulents and rock garden plantings due to their porous nature. Please bring a pair of heavyweight kitchen gloves and wear clothes that can get dirty! You will take home what you create, one hand-crafted pot.