Ponca City has the amenities normally found only in larger communities, quality affordable housing, outstanding educational 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, a four-star rated golf course, on the shores of Lake Ponca. Ponca City has a growing Downtown Arts District and boasts its own local brewing company, Vortex Alley Brewing, as well as community theatre, children’s theatre, and three dance studios. Enjoy an inclusive environment with collaborative community partners and innovative local government.
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. 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.
Educational opportunities for children through adults abound in Ponca City through organizations such as Northern Oklahoma College, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City Public Schools, University Center, Inventors and Entrepreneurs Network, Ponca City Library, Ponca City Young Employees, along with three private schools.
Ponca City’s rich cultural heritage is home to the Pioneer Woman Museum, Conoco Museum, Marland Grand Home, Marland Mansion and Estate, Ponca City Art Center, Ponca City Country Club, Poncan Theatre, Standing Bear Museum, and Veterans Plaza. Stop in and visit Ponca City soon!
