Bricktown

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When one hears the name Bricktown, many things come to mind, in particular, FOOD, MUSIC, MOVIES & lots of FUN! Whether it's a baseball game or simply dinner and dancing, Bricktown has something for EVERYBODY!

Underlying all else is the fact that the Bricktown area is the historic crossroads of commerce in Oklahoma City. The area was populated by aging red brick warehouses.

In December 1993, when the residents of OKC approved the MAPS (Metropolitan area Projects) Program, it meant new development for a City and an area in desperate need of revitalization.

The second project completed for MAPS, the first for the Bricktown District is the SBC Bricktown Ballpark. The 12,000-seat ballpark is home to the Oklahoma RedHawks, a Triple A team for the Texas Rangers. The RedHawks season normal runs from March through September. The AT&TBricktown Ballpark also plays host to several community events like Race for the Cure in the fall and other baseball and softball games. The ballpark is a great multifunctional facility for Bricktown!

The next Bricktown District MAPS addition was the Bricktown Canal. Catch the yellow Water Taxi on the canal for a nice relaxing, one-mile ride to see where new landscaping and private developments are being made along the canal and the riverfront. A ride for the entire family to enjoy!

While you’re in Bricktown, how about some shopping? Bass Pro Shops offers unique exterior and interior motifs that have branded them as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoor feel is brought indoors through massive log and rock work, large indoor aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species, as well as an extensive collection of museum quality fish and wildlife mounts. More than just a fishing and hunting store, Bass Pro Shops offers equipment and clothing for hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more!


Feel like a movie? The Harkin's Bricktown 16 is a 16-screen cinema located in Lower Bricktown on the southern edge of Bricktown (on Reno immediately west of the new Sonic world headquarters). The new complex is designed to elevate the motion picture experience with comfortable seating, complete food service and childcare facilities for patrons. The theatre features the largest movie screen in Oklahoma, the Ciné-Capri, measuring 70 feet wide.


To learn more about Bricktown events, restaurants and history, visit www.WelcometoBricktown.com

 

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Downtown Dash 2012


Register online today!

Night time is the right time to visit downtown Oklahoma City and take part in the 4th annual Downtown Dash. These unique evening 10K and 5K races take place on June 2 and offer a race unlike most. It's the city's only night race that leads you through the heart of the city with spectacular up-close views of the downtown skyline. The Downtown Dash is presented by St. Anthony Hospital, where the races will start and finish. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and the races begin at 8 p.m.

This family-friendly event will provide fun for both runners and non-runners alike. Attendees will enjoy an informative health expo, inflatable toys, kid activities, a live DJ and more.

Online registration for the Downtown Dash is now open. The first 1,000 entries receives a Dri-Fit version of the race shirt (see the pic below) and will be automatically entered into a drawing for a 1-year membership to the Park Harvey Athletic Club, so register today!

If you have questions, visit
DowntownOKC.com, call 235-3500, or view the event flyer with more info here.