Parks director outlines options for roughly $11 million in potential Norman Ford leftovers Parks Director Jason told the Feb. 24 city council conference that, based on current projections, the Norman Ford program could leave about $11 million when it ends; staff proposed land purchases, park upgrades, playgrounds and accessibility projects and asked council to prioritize projects for final selection.

The Norman Ford program could potentially leave $11 million in unspent funds, prompting city leaders to prioritize exciting new park projects!

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Norman officials outline plan to ask voters to raise guest tax from 8% to 10% to fund parks, arts and tourism City staff presented a proposal to increase Norman’s guest (room) tax from 8% to 10% and to add RV parks to the tax base. Officials said the change would raise roughly $1 million annually; proposed splits would boost parks funding while preserving allocations for Visit Norman and the Norman Arts Council.

Norman officials are gearing up to ask voters for a guest tax hike that could boost parks funding by nearly $1 million annually—how will you vote on April 7?

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Council hears Throne Labs pitch for tech-enabled park restrooms; staff directed to explore regional rollout and costs Ben Simons of Throne Labs presented a tech-enabled, QR-code-activated portable-restroom system that includes touchless entry, water and sink, remote monitoring and usage-based cleaning; Throne seeks minimum market deployments of 15'20 units and council asked staff to pursue regional partners and budget options.

Throne Labs is revolutionizing public restrooms with a touchless, modular system that promises cleanliness and convenience in high-traffic areas—could this be the solution we've been waiting for?

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Norman City Council Approves $3.3M Purchase of Griffin Soccer Park Property City Council unanimously agrees to acquire Griffin Park, reinforcing community sports facilities.

The Norman City Council has just unanimously approved a game-changing $3.3 million deal to secure Griffin Community Park, a move that promises to enhance local sports and community engagement for generations to come.

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Morning light on the new mural by Bailee The Kid in Norman, Oklahoma at Griffin Park.

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Norman City Council outlines new parks and recreation development goals Council establishes mission to enhance community quality of life through parks and recreation access.

Norman, Oklahoma is taking bold steps to transform its parks and recreation spaces, ensuring all residents enjoy safe, inclusive, and vibrant community experiences!

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Norman updates park and transportation plans prioritizing trails and safety enhancements City of Norman prioritizes trail networks and safety improvements in new park and transportation plans.

Norman, Oklahoma is transforming its community with ambitious new park and transportation plans that prioritize safer trails and vibrant recreational spaces for all residents.

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