City of Bethany

09/04/2026

Groundbreaking at Ripper Park!🎉

The City of Bethany held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Ripper Park pickleball courts to celebrate upcoming improvements made possible through funding from AARP Community Challenge.

We are grateful to receive this funding, which will help make Bethany more livable, accessible, and welcoming for residents of all ages. The project will add benches, shade structures, and bleachers near the courts, creating comfortable spaces for residents and visitors to relax, watch games, and enjoy time outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors.

These enhancements will support opportunities for social connection and help older adults remain active, engaged, and connected to the community.

We were honored to celebrate this milestone alongside representatives from AARP Oklahoma, who presented the City of Bethany with the grant award, as well as Senator Julia Kirt, Representative Tammy West, Mayor Amanda Sandoval, Councilor Kathy Larsen, BEDA member Joan Jenkinson, City Manager Elizabeth Gray, Parks Committee citizen advisor Robert Helton, and members of City staff.

We look forward to seeing these improvements come to life! 🎾

09/01/2026

City Council 9/1/26

09/01/2026

🎉 Groundbreaking at Macrory Park! 🌳🛝

We are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of a brand-new playground area designed specifically for children ages 2–5 at Macrory Park! This new space will give our youngest residents a fun, safe place to play, explore, and make memories right here in Bethany.

A huge thank you to our partners at Stonetown Capital for their generous donation that made it possible to purchase the new playground equipment. Your investment in our community and our children will make a lasting impact for years to come! ❤️

We also want to give a big shoutout to our City of Bethany Public Works Parks Department for the installation of the new equipment and bringing this project to life. Your dedication to keeping our parks welcoming and enjoyable for everyone is truly appreciated!

We can’t wait to see the youngest members of our community enjoying their new playground! 🛝☀️

Here’s to more play, more memories, and more reasons to love Macrory Park! 🌳💚

Pictured (left to right): Councilor Chandra Ford, Mayor Amanda Sandoval, Councilor Kathy Larsen, City Manager Elizabeth Gray

08/28/2026

🎉 What a great day for Bethany’s business community!

Our recent networking and resource event was a fantastic example of what happens when our community comes together to support one another. 12 community resources showed up to connect, share information, and build relationships with more than 20 local businesses and organizations.

From valuable conversations and new connections to great food and plenty of laughs, it was a wonderful opportunity to bring our business community together. We are proud to see so many organizations willing to share their time, knowledge, and resources to help Bethany businesses grow and thrive. 🤝

A special thank you to the Bethany Economic Development Authority (BEDA) for putting this event together and creating an opportunity for our business community to connect.

And of course, thank you to the Bethany Public Library and Angelo’s Italian Deli for providing space for the event and a fantastic lunch! 🍝🥪 Great places and food always makes a great event even better!

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and took the time to connect, learn, share, and support one another. Your participation is what makes events like this successful.

We also had the opportunity to celebrate the swearing-in of a new member of the Bethany Economic Development Authority! 🎉 We are excited to welcome Monica Salas to BEDA and look forward to the experience, ideas, and commitment she will bring to Bethany’s continued economic growth.

This is what building a strong community looks like. Great people. Great connections. Great things ahead for Bethany! 💙

08/26/2026

Please don't place your bulk items out before September 25th. Bulk items set out before September 25th are subject to code violations and being picked up and charged accordingly. The City of Bethany and your neighbors thank you for your cooperation!

08/26/2026

✨ Pop-Up Grant Opportunity for Bethany Businesses!

Have you been wanting to give your storefront or business exterior a fresh new look? Now is the time! 🎨🌱

The IRCI OK Pop-Out Grant is available to local shopkeepers and businesses looking to make exterior enhancements and community improvements.

💰 Up to $1,500 available
🏪 For local shopkeepers and businesses
🌟 Use the funds for an exterior enhancement or community improvement project
📍 Help make Bethany an even more welcoming place to shop, work and visit!

Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, new landscaping, improved signage, an updated storefront or another project that helps your business and our community shine, this grant could help bring your idea to life.

Have an idea for your business? This could be the opportunity to make it happen!

👉 Apply today and help us continue making Bethany a great place to do business.

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08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Meet Your Bethany Business Neighbor! 🤝🌟

Looking to grow your business, make new connections, or find resources that can help your business succeed? Join the Bethany Economic Development Authority for a fun and informative resource and networking event!

This is more than just a lunch. It is an opportunity to connect with local businesses, community organizations, and resource partners all in one place. Representatives will have tables available to answer questions, share information, and help connect you with the resources you need to grow.

You can connect with representatives from:

🏦 Bethany First Bank
💼 Small Business Administration
🏢 Bethany Improvement Foundation
🌟 Bethany Main Street Association
🎓 Bethany Schools
🏛️ City of Bethany (Community Development, Code, and Fire)
🏊 YMCA
💼 Workforce Board / DWFS
🔥 Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG)
🤝 Northwest OKC Chamber
🎓 Southern Nazarene University

📅 Wednesday, August 27
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Bethany Public Library
🍴 Lunch will be provided!

Come meet your Bethany business neighbors, discover valuable resources, and build connections that can help your business thrive.

Bring your questions, bring your business cards, and come ready to connect!

We hope to see you there! 🌟

This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Metropolitan Library System

08/19/2026

Great connections can lead to great opportunities, and your next partnership might be just across town!

Join the Bethany Economic Development Authority (BEDA) for a fun networking lunch where you'll meet fellow local business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations that provide valuable resources to help your business grow and thrive.

📅 Wednesday, August 27
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 Bethany Public Library
🍽️ Lunch is on us!

Whether you're looking to make new connections, discover helpful business resources, or simply meet the people who make Bethany's business community so special, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Bring your business cards, your questions, and your appetite. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP at https://forms.gle/p7JNKH8B5RHjsyru9

This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Metropolitan Library System