Scissortail Park and Myriad Gardens Announce new President and CEO
Scissortail Park Foundation and Myriad Gardens Foundation have named Michelle Furrer as the new President and CEO for the organizations effective March 1, 2025. Following a nationwide search led by Phillips Oppenheim and an internal search committee comprised of foundation board members, Ms. Furrer emerged as the top candidate due to her extensive experience as […]
The Best of 2023
THE BEST OF 2023 From astonishing concerts to glittering night markets, from new pollinator areas to BioHaven floating islands, a roundup of some of our best happenings from 2023 at the wonderful Scissortail Park! This year was packed with successful events and we are proud to provide so much for our community! The wonderful response […]
8 FUN WAYS TO ENJOY SCISSORTAIL PARK!
Explore the 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 […]
The Best Events of 2022
Was 2022 a good year? Yes! 2022 was a great year for Scissortail Park! Not only did the Park double in size with the opening of the Lower Park, but we also maintained a robust calendar featuring many returning favorites and a host of new events and programs to provide a year of fun FOR […]
New Artwork at the Park!
“Birds and a Feather” Art Exhibit “Birds and a Feather” is an outdoor art exhibit featuring local birds depicted by local artists. The artwork is displayed on pole banners all along The Promenade from Skydance Bridge to our new “Light as a Feather” sculpture at the corner of Oklahoma City Boulevard and South Robinson Avenue. […]
Get active, healthier & happier at Scissortail Park Sports Courts!
Our long dreamed Lower Scissortail Park funded by MAPS3 is now a reality and we are ready to offer a public green space that provides a healthy and vibrant quality of life for our city while serving as an investment in the future for everyone. Every detail of the Park has been designed for connection […]
240-foot pedestrian bridge progress
The 240-foot pedestrian bridge spanning the lake will be a perfect place to enjoy amazing views of The Park and take photos with city’s skyline or Union Station in the background. It is coming together!
The Lake is a Centerpiece
A centerpiece for Scissortail Park is the lake, which is 3-acres with a 240’ bridge. The boathouse will offer peddle boat and paddle board rentals. The Lake is replenished through a French drain system that extends throughout the Park which also helps mitigate the introduction of stormwater into the City’s drainage system. The lake will […]