Parks and Recreation - Upcoming Events

The city of Norman Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing fun and engaging parks and recreational activities for the citizens of Norman.

🎆Norman Fourth Fest!🎇

Come out to Reaves Park for Norman Fourth Fest! There will be food trucks, family yard games, live music by Hook and the Vinyl Stripes, and an area where individuals 21+ may enjoy local libations from our community breweries. The event starts at 5:00 pm, with live music beginning at 6:00 pm. Let’s not forget the fireworks show that has become the largest and best in the state of Oklahoma.

💦Splash Into Some Fun!💦

The Norman Parks splash pads at Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St., and Colonial Estates Park, 1641 E Lindsey St., are now open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The splash pads are free to the public, and splash pad shelters are available to reserve.

Click the button below to reserve one of the shelters for your next event! 👇

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Fishing Derby 2023

June 10 | Griffin Park Pond | 8:00 - 11:00 am

Join us at this fun, family-friendly fishing derby on June 10 from 8:00 - 11:00 am at the Griffin Park Pond. Fishing, coffee, and sno cones! Each participant is allowed up to two catfish and three bluegills. All children must be supervised by a legal guardian. Bring your own bait. No license is required.

World's Largest Swimming Lesson

June 22 | Westwood Family Aquatic Center

"The World's Largest Swim Lesson!" will be held on June 22, 2023. Tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities worldwide will unite for the 14th year in a row to spread the word that swimming lessons save lives!

These FREE 30-minute courses will be held from 9:00 to 11:30 am and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Westwood Family Aquatic Center. Participants will leave with a free day pass to return and enjoy the Aquatic Center! Reserve your spot today by clicking the link👇🏽

Outdoor Movie Night - Moana

June 23 | Lions Park | 7:00 pm

Join us for another Outdoor Movie Night at Lions Park on Friday, June 23! It's completely free to attend, and the fun starts at 7:00 pm. Round up your family and friends and set sail with us as we screen Disney's Moana! The movie will start at sundown. And to make it even better, we'll have the Jastos Tacos Food Truck parked nearby, serving up delicious food throughout the show. Aloha!🌺

There will be movies all summer long! Go to Facebook for a complete list!

48th Annual Invitational

July 1-3 | Westwood Golf Park

The Westwood Invitational is a highly anticipated event that has become a beloved tradition in the golfing and Norman community. This year's tournament promises to be another unforgettable event, filled with thrilling competition and plenty of opportunities for players to showcase their skills and earn bragging rights.

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Senior Center Upcoming Events

S.A.L.T (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

Wednesday, June 7, 10:00 am

Join us for our S.A.L.T. meeting with Lieutenant Kim Lopez, Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. This session's topic is Alzheimer's and will be presented by Carey Lee, Alzheimer's Outreach Coordinator of Northwest Oklahoma.

OKC Dodgers Baseball Game

Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 am

Call to reserve your spot for the OKC Dodgers Baseball game on Wednesday, June 14, at 12 pm. The cost is $15 and includes admission, a baseball hat, and lunch. Hurry! Space is limited!

Mystery Dinner

Tuesday, June 20, 5:00 pm

Join us as we take a short trip to a local dining establishment in Norman or a surrounding community! Where are we going? Meet at the Norman Senior Center to find out! Patrons can expect to spend between $15 to $25. Please call the Norman Senior Center to add your name to the list. Patrons will be responsible for their transportation.

Bingo

Wednesday, June 28, 12:30 pm