OKC Parks offers holiday tournaments, outdoor recreation and seasonal classes across the city

As the holiday season approaches, OKC Parks is rolling out a mix of family-friendly competitions, outdoor opportunities and free or low-cost activities for residents of all ages. The department continues to expand ways for the community to stay active, connect and enjoy the season.  

Outdoor enthusiasts invited to reserve hunting blinds for waterfowl season  

With Oklahoma’s 2025–26 waterfowl season underway, OKC Parks is again offering daily hunting blind rentals at Lake Stanley Draper and the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge. The department manages 48 blinds at Draper and 23 at Stinchcomb, all available for $5 per day and reservable up to seven days in advance.  

The rental program provides hunters with affordable access to two of the metro’s most popular waterfowl destinations. Hunters must hold an Oklahoma state hunting license and a city waterfowl permit and follow regulations on blind setup and removal. More details on how to reserve a blind are available at okc.gov/hunting.  

Free and low-cost recreation continues at OKC Parks facilities  

In addition to its holiday programming, OKC Parks continues offering a variety of weekly activities for residents.  

• Minnis Lakeview Community Center hosts an adaptive recreation program for adults with special needs on Fridays. 

• Pete White Health & Wellness Center offers ceramics, felting and aqua arthritis classes throughout the week. 

• Pitts Community Center provides crafting and Cricut programs. 

• Southern Oaks Community Center offers Special Olympics training and nightly drop-in volleyball. 

• Will Rogers Senior Center continues to lead Friday language and quilting classes. 

• Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center provides fitness sessions, personal training and line dancing. 

For more information on offered programs, visit okc.gov/parks.  

A season to connect with parks, programs and community  

From spirited competitions to outdoor recreation and accessible classes, OKC Parks is offering residents numerous ways to engage with their community this season. For more information on upcoming programs, events and facility schedules, visit okc.gov/parks.