Play Pavilion / Playground

What’s more fun than to delight in a great playground? There is a lot that kids can learn on a playground: communication skills, balance, coordination, and even conquering a fear (you know, when you get to the top of that tall slide or a climbing wall?) Scissortail has one of the best playgrounds in the […]

Night Market at Scissortail Park

Night Market at Scissortail ParkSponsored by: Midtown Renaissance Scissortail Park Night Markets are one of the most popular events of the year. Thousands of people shop locally during the spring and fall along the Promenade and enjoy the great vibes. The Market is also known for bringing great entertainment to the attendees with music bands, […]

Scissortail Park’s Wildlife

Scissortail Park is a wonderful place for everyone—yes, that includes our wildlife friends too! From the sparkling waters of our lake to the tall trees above and the vibrant gardens in between, many visitors to the park are not just humans. We’re dedicated to creating welcoming habitats for these special guests thanks to our thoughtful […]

5 Years FOR EVERYONE!

Scissortail Park Foundation December 20, 2024 Happy 5th anniversary to us! We are incredibly grateful to all our visitors, partners, members, sponsors, and staff who have contributed to the Park’s growth over the years. Thank you for being part of this family and for creating amazing memories with your friends and loved ones. We are […]

ScaryTale Park

Step into the world of ScaryTale Park: The Sequel, where movie magic meets Halloween fun! This year’s event is packed with themed candy stops, interactive games, immersive photo ops, and your favorite characters along the trail—perfect for movie fans of all ages! BUY TICKETS ONLINE ScaryTale Park: The Sequel Enjoy our movie-themed trick-or-treat experience for the […]

CORE TO SHORE 5K

$45 Registration Race fee plus SignUp fee SIGN UP CORE TO SHORE 5KSunday, September 1 | 10a-1pmScissortail Park   Please join us in celebrating the 5th anniversary of Oklahoma City’s premiere downtown urban park, Scissortail Park, with our first-ever, CORE TO SHORE 5K! When the Park opened in 2019, the City of Oklahoma City’s vision […]

CU in the Park

CU in the Park FREE ConcertSaturday, September 28Starring CMA and ACM Award-winning country star, Jordan Davis with special guest Payton SmithPresented by Local Credit Unions Nine separate local Credit Unions have joined together for the second year in a row to present a special event called CU in the Park, a FREE concert at Scissortail Park, featuring […]

Scissortail Park Concerts 2025

SPONSORED BYAnonymous, Ad Astra Foundation, INSURICA, and Omni Hotels & Resorts Scissortail Park’s FREE Summer 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! Sunday, May 18 – OKC Philharmonic Friday, May 23 – “Park […]

Pubs in the Park

2025 PUBS IN THE PARK APPLICATION NOW OPEN! Friday, May 30 | 7-10pmEvent Pavilion   PUBS IN THE PARK is an exciting outdoor brewery tasting event that highlights a variety of beers from local breweries, featuring live music, food trucks, and games. We are seeking a diverse range of local breweries to create a vibrant […]

Mitchell’s Shade For Everyone

Mitchell’s Shade For EveryoneCommunity Tree GiveawaySaturday, April 12, 2025 | 9am | Union Station 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. […]

Pollinator Pockets & Programs Energized by OG&E

Pollinator Pockets and Programs Energized by Scissortail Park and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) are working together to highlight the important role pollinators play in our regional ecosystem by offering new educational programming at the park that focuses on pollinator plants and the insects and animals that assist in the pollination process. Download a […]