Local children, families and pets dress up for OPRD Trick-or-Treat
Plenty of families showed up for Oxford Parks and Recreation's annual Uptown Trick-or-Treating event.
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Oxford City Council approves funding for new playgrounds, updates tobacco licensing regulations
Oxford passed updated regulations for tobacco businesses and passed several resolutions related to developments at local parks during a recent city council meeting.
Oxford dog park project moves ahead, accepting bid for fencing
The City of Oxford accepted a bid from Buckeye Fence Builders to bring a new dog park one step closer to completion.
Youth Flag Football’s largest cohort prepares for annual tournament
More than 150 local children across three age divisions are taking part in Oxford's flag football league this fall. The annual tournament is set for early October.
Residents want a new skatepark: Parks & Rec says that's a long-term investment
After a Facebook post about Oxford's skatepark garnered numerous responses, Parks and Recreation made some repairs. City staff say a full revamp of the park is tentatively scheduled for 2027, but it will be a costly investment.
Oxford planning new dog park and dog training center
New opportunities for training and enrichment are on the way for some of Oxford's four-legged residents. A new dog training facility is set to open on College Corner Pike, and the city is accepting proposals for a new dog park.
Oxford celebrates the Fourth of July a day early with Freedom Festival
Oxford's 2024 Freedom Festival included fireworks, firehoses, food and more.