Parks & Public Space Initiative
Forecasted
Parks & Public Space Initiative supports community groups and public agencies in improving Oklahoma City parks and shared spaces to increase public use, community involvement and stewardship.
Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (LOI) | June 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per project
Summary: Supports improvements to Oklahoma City parks, trails, school grounds and shared spaces that increase use, community involvement and stewardship.
Key Information: A three-year maintenance commitment is required for trees and plants, with longer maintenance expected for perennial or pollinator gardens.
Description
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Parks & Public Space Initiative supports projects that enhance and activate parks, trails, school grounds and community spaces. It builds on the Margaret Annis Boys Trust, established in 1991 to beautify and improve Oklahoma City’s public landscapes. The initiative aims to create welcoming places by increasing public use, engaging community members in improvements and strengthening stewardship.
Supported work includes tree planting, landscaping, native plant and pollinator gardens, irrigation, pathways, seating and shade features. Recent projects have restored park canopy, created outdoor learning spaces, improved garden accessibility and combined landscaping with public art or edible gardens. Awards are tailored to each project’s scope and impact, and foundation staff provide expertise and hands-on support, including assistance developing site plans.
