Oklahoma Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Bethany, Oklahoma

Population: 20,307

Located in Oklahoma County

The City of Bethany is a bedroom community nestled in the northwest Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In its 5.1 square miles, the city is saturated with a number of amenities that contribute to the city's appeal as a place to live, work and conduct business.

Bethany has a wide selection of recreational possibilities including parks, a lake, a wildlife refuge, and several organizations that sponsor events and festivities.

Lake Olverholser is located on the west side of Bethany and the Metro Trail System is being built to connect Bethany with Lake Hefner to the northeast.

Eldon Lyon Park, located at NW 36 and Glade, is the largest park in Bethany. Many large festivals are held in this 65-acre park each year. Eldon Lyon is a great park for families with pavilions, playgrounds and softball fields. The one mile walking trail, a double basketball court, a 130-yard golf hole, and a softball area entice Bethany residents to keep active and in shape. The Bethany Chamber sponsors the Bethany Family Fun Festival. This fourth of July celebration attracts 90,000 people to Eldon Lyon Park each year.

Ripper Park, located at NW 30 and Thompkins, is a versatile park with something for everyone. There is a large area of toys for young children, and swings and other equipment for older children.

Bethany's aquatic center is located at 32nd and Thompkins, which boasts an Olympic sized pool that is open from Memorial Day to the end of August each year. There are basketball and tennis courts, volleyball poles, a walking trail, and a large pavilion.

Education: Bethany is blessed with many great educational alternatives. Two public schools districts serve Bethany, each with many advantages. Both districts have strong foundations, are successful in athletics, produce Academic All-Staters, and have great student/teacher ratios.

Two technology districts, two universities, and two private post-secondary schools also serve Bethany. In addition, Bethany is part of a metro area that includes the University of Oklahoma and many other educational opportunities.