Located in north central Oklahoma, Ponca City is close to the amenities of several major metropolitan areas and a convenient drive to Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Wichita, Kansas.
Ponca City has the amenities normally found only in larger communities, but without the hassles of traffic jams, overcrowding, high utility rates, urban crime, well-kept neighborhoods, quality affordable housing outstanding education opportunities, and beautiful recreational and cultural venues.
Ponca City is abundant with outdoor options such as walking trails, bike trails, disc golf courses, five splash pads, tennis courts and Wentz Golf Course on the shores of Lake Ponca, a four-star rated golf course. Ponca City has a growing Downtown Arts District, boasts its own local brewing company, Vortex Alley Brewing as well as community theatre, children’s theatre, three dance studios. Enjoy an inclusive environment with collaborative community partners and Innovative local government. That’s what makes Ponca City a great place to live, work and play.
Lake Ponca is an 800 acre lake located within the city limits for fishing, boating, swimming, camping and of course relaxing. Kaw lake is a 17,000 –acre lake located just 9 miles to the east with 168 miles of beautiful shoreline to enjoy. Ponca City is home to the state of the art Ponca City RecPlex which includes a rock climbing wall, family pool, competition pool, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, ball fields, weight rooms, exercise equipment, fitness programs, as well as youth summer camps.
Because of Ponca City’s rich cultural heritage, it is home to the Pioneer Woman Museum, Conoco Museum, Marland’s Grand Home, Marland Mansion and Estate, Ponca City Art Center, Ponca City Country Club, Poncan Theatre, Standing Bear Museum and Veterans Plaza.
Educational opportunities for children through adults to grow and prosper abound in Ponca City through organizations such as Northern Oklahoma College, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City Public Schools, three private schools, University learning Center, Inventors and Entrepreneurs Network, Ponca City Library, and Ponca City Young Employees.