By entering the Park you are agreeing to follow the rules and regulations, those posted within the Park, as well as the general rules below. We want everyone to enjoy their time at Scissortail Park. These rules and regulations will help us keep the Park looking beautiful and ensure the safety of our guests.
- Park hours are 6am – 11pm.
- The Children’s Playground is open from dawn to dusk each day.
- Unauthorized motorized vehicles, including scooters, are strictly prohibited. E-bikes are allowed but must stay under 5mph.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times, unless they are in the Dog Park.
- Coolers and alcoholic beverages are permitted. However, glass bottles and containers are prohibited.
- No fires, open flame, fireworks, or explosives.
- No smoking, vaping, or use of any tobacco products.
- Weapons of any kind are prohibited, except handguns as permitted by state law.
- No soliciting. No verbal or written solicitations for money, donations, or distribution of printed materials without prior approval.
- No unauthorized selling or promoting outside food, drinks, merchandise, or services.
- No amplified music, except as permitted by staff.
- If you recover an item that does not belong to you, please turn in the item to a staff member. If you have lost an item, you can call 405-401-5886 to see if anyone has turned it in.
- No confetti, glitter, silly string, party poppers, or streamers allowed inside the Park.
- Due to the lack of suitable mounting points, and to prevent injury incurred from swinging objects, piñata hanging or breaking activities are not permitted at the park.
- The Park reserves the right to restrict the use of any equipment that is deemed unsafe or goes against the Park’s mission on Park grounds.
- Non-reserve spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The Stage is open to the public to perform acoustically unless the space is reserved for public or private events.
- Staff reserves the right to regulate performances.
- No fishing or hunting. Fishing is only allowed at specially scheduled fishing events. Please check scissortailpark.org/calendar for applicable dates.
- No swimming of any kind in the Lake.
- No releasing of pets or wildlife into the Park.
- Do not feed the wildlife.
- No hammocks or slacklines.
- Leave flowers and plants for everyone to enjoy; please do not walk through the beds.
- Do not collect, cut, or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, and vegetables, plant labels, etc.
- Do not move or throw stones or other landscape elements.
- No stakes allowed in the ground.
- No outside boats, paddleboards, kayaks, etc., are allowed on the Lake.
- Large or commercial photography and filming must be scheduled in advance with Staff, and a form is required.
No paid sports leagues, paid concessions, charitable solicitation, or product/service sales of any kind shall take place on Scissortail Park property, including fields, courts, lawns, sidewalks, buildings, playgrounds, or any other park spaces without a signed and fully executed agreement between the company/group/renter and Scissortail Park. If any sales, paid leagues, or other unpermitted activities occur on Park property without a signed agreement, the organizer(s) will be asked to leave the park immediately and shall be subject to any applicable permit fees, rental charges, fines, commission, and/or sales tax as determined by City, State, or Federal law, Park rules, the Chief Executive Officer, Operating Officer, any park director, or any of their designees.
The Lake has rentals for pedal boats, kayaks, and a canoe for both kids and adults. *A waiver is required for guests to participate in Lake activities, which includes the rules and requirements.*
Our Event Pavilion is home to a seasonal roller skating rink open on select dates from spring through fall. The roller rink rents both inline and quad skates. There are lockers to utilize while you skate. *In order to skate, a person must sign a waiver and abide by the rules listed.*
SPRAYGROUND RULES:
- All children must be under adult supervision at all times.
- All diaper-aged children must use swim diapers.
- Children should wear water shoes or feet protection.
- No glass containers or alcoholic beverages at the Sprayground.
- No food or drinks on the Sprayground.
- No running in the water.
- Pets are not permitted in the water for sanitary reasons.
Please Note: The large jets have wind sensors to help ensure they run effectively. If the jets are not spraying, it is likely due to a weather issue.