LIVING IN YUKON
Yukon: A Great Place to Live
Yukon. It feels like a small town, but it offers so much more than the typical small town of its size. Plus, we're just a few minutes from Oklahoma City and Lake Overholser and all they have to offer.
Yukon is a city in eastern Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 22,709 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1891, the town was named in reference to a gold rush in Yukon Territory, Canada, at the time. Wikipedia The current population had grown to 40,854 in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Yukon is served by two newspapers, Yukon Review and Yukon Progress. Both publish twice a week.
The Mabel C Fry Library offers a variety of programs including summer reading programs for kids. It also has a community meeting room. And Yukon's senior center is located in the building. It's near Hwy 66 and S Yukon Parkway.
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The city of Yukon developed a new brand, called Yukon's Best. This recognizable landmark near our subdivision shouts it out, loud and proud.
The Yukon Fine Arts Center is located just off Garth Brooks Blvd at 850 Yukon Ave. Yukon High School band and choir performances as well as plays are held there. It is also the home of Central Oklahoma Ballet's annual Nutcracker performance, the annual Sounds of the Season concert and much and more. In addition, residents of our subdivision go there to vote.
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Yukon's Best flour mill, a long-time landmark for our town. A group in our community had numerous fundraisers and completed restored the neon sign on the top of the building.
Despite being right outside of Yukon, Frisco Ridge is near several farms, giving it a more rural feel.
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Annual Events in Yukon In Yukon, you'll enjoy so many activities throughout the year, sponsored by Yukon Parks and Rec, the Yukon Chamber and more.
For More Info on Yukon events Yukon Parks and Recreation: http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/ Yukon Chamber of Commerce: https://yukoncc.com/visit-yukon/ Yukon 66 Main Street: https://www.facebook.com/Yukon66MainStreet/ Central OK Ballet: https://sites.google.com/view/centraloklahomaballet/ |
Annual Yukon Festivals
Molly Spencer Farm
Source: Info@Molly SpencerFarm.org
Festivals at Mollie Spencer Farm in Yukon
Yukon Museums
Yukon Community FacilitiesMabel C Fry Library:
http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/mabel-c-fry-public-library Dale Robertson Center (seniors 55+) http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/facilities/m.staff/3521/view/267 Yukon Community Center http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/facilities/m.staff/3521/view/263 Jackie Cooper Gym http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/facilities/m.staff/3521/view/264 |
Yukon Parks
There are many neighborhood parks in Yukon that are open to all Yukon residents. Many of these parks have picnic pavilions and playgrounds. Some have walking trails. One has a splash pad and another a pool. Gazebo and pavilion rentals require a notice of three business days. Special events require additional time to book.
- Bledsoe Park: pavilion, picnic tables, playground and grass volleyball court
- Chisholm Trail Park: Walking trails, Boot Hill, pavilion, restrooms, ponds, gazebo (See below)
- Dickenson Park: practice soccer fields
- Freedom Trail Park: a Western themed park with a playground built with handicap access in mind
- Hilcrest Park: picnic tables, playground, softball and football fields and a picnic pavilion
- Kimbell Park: pavilions, picnic tables, playground, basketball & tennis courts, baseball and football practice areas, pool and walking trails
- Ranchwood Park: picnic tables, playground and soccer fields
- Sunrise Park: splashpad, pavilion, picnic tables, playground, basketball court and softball fields. The splash pad is available 10am-8pm. The pool is open afternoons (times vary by day).
- Welch Park: picnic tables, pond, walking trails and picnic pavilion
- City Park: (Near the Yukon Community Center) One of three parks around Mulvey’s Pond. It is home to Yukon's annual Christmas in the Park and Festival of the Child. A place to go to fish and feed the ducks and geese.
- Taylor Park: Home to the Yukon BMX Raceway, Nitro Club RC Raceway, Southwest Covenant’s Patriot Football Field and the J. Calvin Baseball Field for Special Needs Athletes.
Chisholm Trail Park and City Park Join to Provide Tons of Fun
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Chisholm Trail Park has several tree-lined walking trails (paved and un-paved) sledding from Boot Hill, ponds, a beautiful gazebo and plenty of places to sit and relax. These trails tie into the trails at City Park. Part of Christmas in the Park takes place at both parks. The Chisholm Trail Park gazebo hosts the Freedom Festival concert and Concerts in the Park.
City Park wraps around Mulvey Pond, adjoins the Yukon Community Center and offers playgrounds, picnic pavilions, tennis, horseshoes and more. 
Mulvey's Pond at the City Park
Mulvey's Pond was the the Chisholm Trail watering hole during cattle drives that took place from 1867-1889.
Ducks, geese, turtles, squirrels... enjoy the wildlife at Yukon parks.
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Trails continue to be added to Chisholm Trail Park and City Park. Many are paved, but there are a few that have been left more natural. Small fish can even be spotted in the creek.
A lovely spring day at Chisholm Park as the green starts popping up everywhere.
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All photos were taken by Lori Philo-Cook, unless otherwise noted.