Scissortail Park Grand Opening

Mark your calendar for the Scissortail Park Grand Opening! Scheduled for the last weekend in September, the Grand Opening will feature 3 days of concerts, food trucks, family-friendly activities, pedal boat rentals on the Lake and much more! Check back often for updates to the daily calendars below.

Visit Scissortail Park

Scissortail Park is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. It’s easy to get here.

Commemorative Poster

Get a commemorative Scissortail Park Grand Opening poster created by Kris Kanaly.

Today in The Park

Weather

81°F

Partly cloudy

Park Hours

Open daily from 6:00am – 11:00pm

Children’s Park open daily from dawn to dusk.

Featured Events

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27
september
Kings of Leon Concert Presented by the Chickasaw Nation
Presented by the Chickasaw Nation
Featured
Event Details
Kings of Leon with openers BRONCHO and Republican Hair officially kick-off the Grand Opening weekend of festivities! *Subject to change.
show map
open event

Location
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,

Time
Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:30PM to 10:45PM
28
september
Premier Starry Night Concert featuring Markus James & the Wassonrai presented by Heartland
Presented by Heartland
Featured
Event Details
Saturday night's lineup of entertainment features Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, as well as eclectic Blues music from the Billy Jones Band and Markus James & the Wassonrai. Line-Up: Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights Billy Jones Band Markus James and the Wassonrai *Subject to change.
show map
open event

Location
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,

Time
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM
29
september
OKC Philharmonic Concert Presented by R.L. Sias
Presented by R.L. Sias
Featured
Event Details
The OKC Philharmonic under the direction of Alexander Mickelthwate performs nature-themed musical selections featuring guest vocalists Courtney Crouse and Kelly Holst. PROGRAM: Slavonic Dance op. 46 # 8 (Dvorak) The Moldau (Smetana) Slavonic Dance op 46 # 1 (Dvorak) Lark Ascending (Vaughan Williams) INTERMISSION Fanfare for the Common Man (Copland) Night on Bald Mountain (Mussorgsky (Rimsky-Korsakov) Song to the Moon from Rusalka (Dvorak) Courtney Crouse, vocalist ...
show map
open event

Location
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,

Time
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Grand Opening Weekend

Friday

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open event
27
september
Food Trucks
Enjoy local favorites including: Chef Ray’s Street Eats Cultivar Mexican Kitchen Cutie Pies dOugh M G Kettle Popstar Kona Ice Mekong Spice Metro Mini MOB (Marco’s Onion Burger) Grill Murphy’s Cookshack Nic’s Grill Nick’s Tamales Phill Me Up Cheesesteak Rolling Café Taco Nation Taco Plant Wondervan Pops Yum Pig *Subject to change.
Robinson Street,
Friday, September 27, 2019 from 5:00PM to 11:00PM
open event
27
september
Official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Presented By City of Oklahoma City
Presented By City of Oklahoma City
Kick-off the Grand Opening weekend with the official ribbon cutting and dedication presented by the City of Oklahoma City. *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:00PM to 6:30PM
open event
27
september
Kings of Leon Concert Presented by the Chickasaw Nation
Presented by the Chickasaw Nation
Featured
Kings of Leon with openers BRONCHO and Republican Hair officially kick-off the Grand Opening weekend of festivities! *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:30PM to 10:45PM
open event
27
september
Fireworks
End the opening evening with spectacular fireworks over Scissortail Lake! *Subject to change.
Scissortail Lake,
Friday, September 27, 2019 from 11:00PM to 11:15PM

Saturday

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open event
28
september
Yoga Presented by Gold’s Gym
Presented by Gold's Gym
Start your Saturday morning with Yoga in the Park presented by Gold's Gym. *Subject to change.
Robinson Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00AM to 9:00AM
open event
28
september
Paddle Boat Rides
Take a spin around Scissortail Lake in paddle boats available at the Boathouse. *Subject to change.
Lake and Boathouse,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9:00AM to 7:00PM
open event
28
september
Zumba! Presented by Gold’s Gym
Presented by Gold's Gym
Spice up your Saturday morning with Zumba! presented by Gold's Gym. *Subject to change.
Robinson Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
open event
28
september
Family Day Presented by Express Employment International
Presented by Express Employment International
Bring your blanket and enjoy a picnic in the park from one of our food vendors while enjoying family friendly entertainment, lawn games, and more from our friends at Express Employment International! Performances by: DJ Tangerine Spaghetti Eddie Sugar Free Allstars 411 Band Stephen Salewon Race Dance Company Edgar Cruz Ken Pomeroy and the Corduroys Carter Sampson Band *Subject to change.
Robinson Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM
open event
28
september
Game Zone! Presented in partnership with OKC Energy FC, OKC Dodgers and the OKC Thunder
Presented in Partnership with OKC Energy FC, OKC Dodgers and the OKC Thunder
Have some great competitive fun with games and activities provided by OKC Energy FC, OKC Dodgers and the OKC Thunder! *Subject to change.
East Lake Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM
open event
28
september
Food Trucks
Visit the Park and enjoy local favorites including: BlueJ’s Rollin Grill Chef Ray’s Street Eats Cookie Dough to Go Cultivar Mexican Kitchen Cutie Pies Ice Café Kettle Popstar Kona Ice Mama’s Brown Suga Metro Minis MOB (Marco’s Onion Burger) Grill Murphy’s Cookshack Nic’s Grill Nick’s Tamales Phill Me Up Cheesesteak Rolling Café Taco Nation Taco Plant The Brown’s Kitchen Yum Pig *Subject to change.
Robinson Street,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00AM to 10:00PM
open event
28
september
Boathouse Acoustic Musicians
Visit the Scissortail Park Boathouse and listen to acoustic performances at various times throughout the day. *Subject to change.
Lake and Boathouse,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM
open event
28
september
Scissortail Park KidZone
Children can enjoy interactive workshops from Oklahoma Children's Theater and OKC Improv, story times, games, face painting, make 'n take crafts, and more! Face Painting ($$) Make & Take Crafts Bilingual Story time Oklahoma Children's Theater Mister Puppet Show *Subject to change.
Playground and Play Pavilion,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM
open event
28
september
Roving Entertainers with Inspyral Entertainment
Various locations around the Park. *Subject to change.
Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:30AM to 9:30PM
open event
28
september
Community Art Installations with artists Amanda Zoey Weathers and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Presented in partnership with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Community Art Installations with local artist Amanda Zoey Weathers and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center staff *Subject to change.
East Lake Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM
open event
28
september
Live Local Music Presented by Downtown OKC Partnership
Presented by Downtown OKC Partnership
Live Local Music Central Plains Dancers Sophia Massad Cavern Company Redmen Blues Band *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 1:00PM to 4:30PM
open event
28
september
Scissortail Park OKCPS Art Contest Awards Presented by SONIC
Presented by SONIC
Come celebrate the creativity of our OKC Public School Students and honor the winning students and their teachers! *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 5:00PM to 5:30PM
open event
28
september
Premier Starry Night Concert featuring Markus James & the Wassonrai presented by Heartland
Presented by Heartland
Featured
Saturday night's lineup of entertainment features Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, as well as eclectic Blues music from the Billy Jones Band and Markus James & the Wassonrai. Line-Up: Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights Billy Jones Band Markus James and the Wassonrai *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM
open event
28
september
Fireworks
Night 2 of our Grand Opening celebration finishes with more fireworks over Scissortail Lake. *Subject to change.
Scissortail Lake,
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00PM to 11:15PM

Sunday

...

open event
29
september
Food Trucks
Enjoy the final day of our Grand Opening weekend with local favorites including: BlueJ’s Rollin Grill Chef Ray’s Street Eats Cookie Dough to Go Cultivar Mexican Kitchen Cutie Pies Ice Café Junction Coffee Kettle Popstar Kona Ice Metro Minis MOB (Marco’s Onion Burger) Grill Nic’s Grill Nick’s Tamales Rolling Café Yum Pig *Subject to change.
Robinson Street,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 8:00PM
open event
29
september
Paddle Boat Rides
Take a spin around Scissortail Lake in paddle boats available at the Boathouse. *Subject to change.
Lake and Boathouse,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM
open event
29
september
Game Zone! Presented in partnership with HeyDay
Presented in partnership with HeyDay
Have some great competitive fun with games and activities provided by HeyDay! *Subject to change.
East Lake Lawn,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM
open event
29
september
Neighborhood Showcase Presented by Downtown OKC Partnership
Presented by Downtown OKC Partnership
Neighborhood Showcase featuring: Casey and Minna El Sistema McTeggart Irish Dancers of Oklahoma Nritya-Arpan School of Bharatnatyam & Folk Dance Yumare Mexican Folklorico Dancers, Inc. Peter Markes Capitol Hill Alumni Choir OK City Chorus | Sweet Adelines Ambassador Choir *Subject to change.
Robinson Lawn,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 5:30PM
open event
29
september
Boathouse Acoustic Musicians
Visit the Scissortail Park Boathouse and listen to acoustic performances at various times throughout the day. *Subject to change.
Lake and Boathouse,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM
open event
29
september
Scissortail Park KidZone
Children can enjoy interactive workshops from Oklahoma Children's Theater and OKC Improv, story times, games, face painting, make 'n take crafts, and more! Face Painting ($$) Make & Take Crafts Bilingual Story time OKC Improv Anansi the Spider Storytelling with Basically Bostick RAICES, Kids Dance Troupe Oklahoma Children's Theatre *Subject to change.
Playground and Play Pavilion,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM
open event
29
september
Roving Entertainers with Inspyral Entertainment
Various locations around the Park. *Subject to change.
Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM
open event
29
september
Community Art Installations with artists Amanda Zoey Weathers and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Presented in partnership with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Help create amazing art with local artists Amanda Zoey Weathers and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center staff. *Subject to change.
East Lake Lawn,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM
open event
29
september
The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band Performance
From The University of Oklahoma
Enjoy the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band! *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 5:30PM to 6:00PM
open event
29
september
OKC Philharmonic Concert Presented by R.L. Sias
Presented by R.L. Sias
Featured
The OKC Philharmonic under the direction of Alexander Mickelthwate performs nature-themed musical selections featuring guest vocalists Courtney Crouse and Kelly Holst. PROGRAM: Slavonic Dance op. 46 # 8 (Dvorak) The Moldau (Smetana) Slavonic Dance op 46 # 1 (Dvorak) Lark Ascending (Vaughan Williams) INTERMISSION Fanfare for the Common Man (Copland) Night on Bald Mountain (Mussorgsky (Rimsky-Korsakov) Song to the Moon from Rusalka (Dvorak) Courtney Crouse, vocalist ...
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
open event
29
september
Fireworks
End the final evening of our Grand Opening with fireworks at the Love's Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn! *Subject to change.
Love's Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn,
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 7:30PM to 7:35PM

Our Mission

The Scissortail Park Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organization that encourages and supports charitable giving for the benefit of Scissortail Park by aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Scissortail Park priorities. The Foundation aspires to enhance the quality and sustain the legacy of Scissortail Park For Everyone.

Your Contribution Will Make a Difference

Gifts from friends like you help keep Scissortail Park a dynamic, thriving urban oasis. Your tax-deductible gift to the Scissortail Park Foundation will help the Park’s gardeners and operations staff keep all of Scissortail beautiful and welcoming For Everyone.