City of Broken Arrow

June 2025 City Manager Monthly Report

From filling potholes to keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe, City of Broken Arrow employees were hard at work throughout June.

Rose District ranks nationally for walkability

The award-winning Rose District is gaining national attention for its walkability.

Community groups share GO Bond ideas

The City Council gained insight into the potential generational impact that proposed projects could make for Broken Arrow citizens.

Safe Hotels initiative reaping results

Broken Arrow is a safe destination for work or play, due in part to a Safe Hotels initiative that became a City Ordinance in 2023.

Visit Broken Arrow wins 2 awards for Excellence

Visit Broken Arrow has been honored with two prestigious Redbud Awards from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association.

Turtle Creek Phase 2 nearing completion

A street rehabilitation project is currently underway in the Turtle Creek subdivision, situated at the northwest corner of West Houston Street and South Aspen Avenue.

Adams Creek Town Center breaks ground June 26

Leaders from the City of Broken Arrow joined the Parkes Development Group and investors in a groundbreaking ceremony for a retail development that’s been years in the making.

Broken Arrow in Motion, June 2025

This month’s edition of Broken Arrow in Motion showcases several projects. Highlights include the construction of a new elevated water storage tank, exciting developments at the Highland Park Rugby Field, the latest updates on the Houston Street widening project, and more!

The return of the cupola

Private funding is restoring the historic Opera House to its architectural roots by returning a red brick cupola to the iconic structure.

City Council recap for June 16, 2025

The agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Broken Arrow Municipal Authority, and Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority included 87 items.

New Orleans Square Block Party June 27-28

The City of Broken Arrow is gearing up for its annual Block Party on Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at New Orleans Square.

City’s FY-2026 budget now available

The City of Broken Arrow’s fiscal health is very stable due to a conservative approach to governing despite a slowdown in sales and use tax receipts.

City Council meeting recap from June 2, 2025

The proposed FY26 budget, water capital improvements, street improvements, and the first business at Arrow Forge were among the items on the agendas.

May General Obligation Bond update

In his bi-monthly General Obligation Bond update to the City Council, City Manager Michael Spurgeon said the process is on schedule for the April 7, 2026, vote.

Broken Arrow in Motion May 2025

In this May 2025 edition of Broken Arrow in Motion, we highlight the progress achieved this month in nine active projects around the City of Broken Arrow.

BA celebrates National Public Works week

In recognition of Broken Arrow's more than 400 public works employees and in line with the American Public Works Association's National Public Works Week theme, "People, Purpose, Presence," the City of Broken Arrow honors those who keep the city functioning smoothly.

The Gardens at Central Park now open

The City of Broken Arrow and Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of The Gardens at Central Park, 1500 S. Main St., located west of the Central Park Community Center.

City Council Recap for May 20, 2025

There were nearly 60 items on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority (BAMA), and Economic Authority (BAEDA) meetings held on May 20, 2025

BA makes 'Best Place to Live' national list

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Broken Arrow one of the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the nation.

Door to door sales, what to know

The City of Broken Arrow receives many complaints from residents about unwanted solicitations at their homes this time of year.

City Council Recap - 5/6/25

More than 100 items were on the agendas for the meetings on May 6, 2025.

WaterSmart set to launch May 7

Utility customers can view their water usage down to their hourly consumption in near real-time with a new customer service portal called WaterSmart.

Bond vote officially one year away

It’s April and the City of Broken Arrow is one year away from the next General Obligation Bond vote on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

RESULTS: Parks and Recreation survey gauges citizen interest

The City of Broken Arrow heard from 3,509 Parks and Recreation Micro-Survey respondents over three weeks, from March 10 to 31, 2025.

City Council recap for April 15, 2025

Nearly 80 items were on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority, and the Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority meetings held on April 15, 2025

Broken Arrow in Motion, April 2025

In this April 2025 edition of Broken Arrow in Motion, there are updates on various infrastructure, transportation, and quality-of-life projects currently underway throughout the city.

Rose District Farmers Market opens

It’s a new season at the Rose District Farmers Market, 418 S. Main St., starting April 5. This Oklahoma-made and grown market features a large variety of fresh, local products with two shopping opportunities a week—Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Recap of Council meeting on 4/1

It was a busy night in the Council Chambers with more than 70 items on the combined agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, the Municipal Authority, and the Economic Development Authority on April 1, 2025.

Broken Arrow in Motion March 2025

This March 2025 edition of Broken Arrow in Motion includes updates on park projects, water and sewer infrastructure improvements, and street widening projects.

Broken Arrow celebrates Arbor Week

The Broken Arrow Parks Department planted trees at Country Aire Park, 100 N. Fir Ave., on March 26, to celebrate Arbor Day.