Oklahoma City is full of surprises. We boast friendly people. An award-winning, family-friendly zoo and a fantastic hands-on science museum. Fresh farmers markets and trendy local coffee shops. An exciting, dynamic arts and music scene. More than 300 days of sunshine per year. A great sense of community. No matter what you’re into, Oklahoma City offers it. And if you’re looking to discover more about what Oklahoma City has to offer, you’ve come to the right place.

The Better Life is all about why living in Oklahoma City truly means a better living and a better life. Whether you’re new to our fine city or you’ve been here for years, there’s always something new to discover in Oklahoma City and we’re here to keep you informed.

Each Tuesday we’ll give you the insider info on some of Oklahoma City’s greatest sites, events, attractions, activities and more. And follow us on Facebook and Twitter and make sure you never miss out on the better life in Oklahoma City.


Spring into Summer at the Chesapeake Boathouse
Longer days and warmer temperatures are sending people outside to enjoy spring in Oklahoma City. Head over to the Oklahoma River, a seven-mile stretch of the North Canadian River that runs through the heart of Oklahoma City, and try your hand at a number of activities. RIVERSPORT offers hourly recreational kayak, stand-up paddle board, pedal boat and bike rentals. Rentals can be purchased separately, or buy a day pass and do it all!

Recreational Kayak: (Ages 8+) $10 single / $15 tandem

Stand-Up Paddle Boat: (Ages 8+) $15 / hour

Pedal Boat: $15/hour

Bike (includes helmet): $10 / hour

Visit www.riversportokc.org for boathouse hours or more information.


Get Your Grub on . . . With Fresh Produce & More
Spring comes with a variety of connotations. Warmer weather. Longer days. Fresh fruits and vegetables. And where better to find the freshest ingredients than at the farmers markets in Oklahoma City? Check out one or all and get the fresh ingredients you need – eggs, cheeses, honey, yogurt, meat, nuts, breads, cookies, salsas, pickles, spices, and more – to round out your springtime smorgasbord.

OSU-OKC Farmers’ Market
400 N. Portland Ave
Oklahoma City
OSU-OKC Horticulture Pavilion
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

OSU-OKC Wednesday Farmers’ Market
1120 NW 63rd Street
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Edmond Farmers’ Market
2nd & Broadway
Edmond
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Midtown Market at Saints
St. Anthony’s Hospital - Main
1000 N. Lee, East Parking Lot
Oklahoma City
Fridays, 2:30 - 7 p.m.

Norman Farm Market
615 E. Robinson
Norman
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon

Oklahoma City Farmers’ Public Market
311 S. Klein Ave.
Oklahoma City
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.


Help Fight Hunger in Oklahoma
If you’ve been in Oklahoma for more than a minute, you might have noticed that we’re all about community. This week presents a super simple and effective way to make a difference for Oklahoma families with the Letter Carriers Food Drive for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Saturday, May 14.

Watch your mailbox for a plastic bag left courtesy of your mail carrier. Rummage through your pantry or hit up the non-perishables at the grocery store and toss a few canned goods in that bag. The more you give, the more you can help your mail carrier buff up for the summer – and the more you can help fight hunger and feed hope in Oklahoma.

You can even volunteer to help at your local post office as the mail carriers unload their bounty.

Visit www.regionalfoodbank.org to find out more!