Oklahoma City is the largest city in Oklahoma, offering a mix of urban and suburban lifestyles. The city has a thriving job market, a diverse food scene, and a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Scissortail Park in central Oklahoma City is a 70-acre public space connecting the Arts District to the Oklahoma River. The area around the park was aptly named the Core to Shore district. The park offers many amenities, including a 3.7-acre lake, children's playground and nature play area, interactive water fountains, seasonal roller rink, dog park, sports courts, picnic grove, restaurant, performance stage, and great lawn. In 2023, the park's free summer concert series was ranked #3 in the nation by USA Today. The Upper Park opened on September 27, 2019, and Lower Park opened on September 23, 2022. This park created a large central park and connected the core of the city to the Oklahoma River with a beautiful rolling landscape in the center of Oklahoma City.