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City Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

Build the Home of Your Dreams

Thanks to a better rate of employment and lower cost of living relative to the national average, the dream of home ownership is still alive and well in Tonkawa. From buying to building, you can make yourself at home.

Thinking of relocating? Tonkawa gives you a small-town pace with room to breathe and a short drive to the rest of the region. Interstate 35 runs right alongside town, putting Wichita about 75 miles north and Oklahoma City about 100 miles south, with Edmond on the way. Ponca City, Stillwater, and Enid are each an easy trip a few minutes off the interstate.

For contractors

Are You a Home Builder?

Develop your business by signing up with the city as a licensed contractor. All you need is your contractor's license and a building permit.

Call (580) 628-2508 Permits & licenses

Schools & Education

High Performing Schools

Our public schools consistently rank near the top of the state. It is the mission of our education system to provide a learning environment that respects the individual needs of our students and helps them reach their full potential.

Tonkawa Public Schools

Young student writing

Northern Oklahoma College

Through thick and thin, Tonkawa is a safe, affordable place to further your education. Northern Oklahoma College, established in 1901, offers students a chance to pursue pragmatic learning opportunities and earn an associate degree. The college is also home to tranquil gardens, an art gallery, and a museum of science and history.

Visit NOC

Northern Oklahoma College

Parks & Recreation

Our mission is to support and promote the development and sustainability of our city parks, thus improving the quality of life for our community. Our local parks offer residents and visitors access to safe, affordable, and healthy ways to experience and appreciate the outdoors.

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[email protected]
Phone
(580) 628-2508

Blinn Park Ballfields

Any parent, coach, team, or organization who wishes to use the Blinn Park Ballfields should email their proposed schedule(s) and desired field(s) to [email protected]. We will organize these schedules and reach back out to you. Please be clear on dates and times, and name a point of contact including name, phone number, and email.

A Tonkawa city park A father watches his daughter learn to ride a bicycle in the park A Tonkawa city park on a summer afternoon

Youth Sports

Through the Chamber of Commerce, Tonkawa offers baseball, basketball, football, soccer, cheerleading, softball, and tee ball.

Chamber of Commerce Youth Sports

Aquatic Center

Closed for the season. See you in 2027!

Passes, party bookings, and current information for the Tonkawa Aquatic Center are handled on the official Aquatic Center website. You can also follow the Aquatic Center on Facebook for updates and notices.

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Water slides at the Tonkawa Aquatic Center

Pride & Beautification

Even small touches can make a big difference. We care about our community and want to help it look its best.

Current committee members are Conner Bunny, Ken Crowder, Patsy Finn, Shirley Frazier, Angie Mendiola, Sandy Mulligan, Kim Ochoa, Audrey Schmitz, Ricardo Soto, and Natalie Williams.

Email
[email protected]
Phone
(580) 628-2508
Flowers in a planter prepared by the beautification committee

Utilities & City News

Healthy Living

We always hope to promote the best, healthiest lives for our residents. Supporting resources are available. If you or your loved ones need help, please feel free to consult the following:

Working for the City

Every city opening, in one place

Full requirements, and an application you can fill in online or print and bring to City Hall.

See current openings

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Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

City Office

(580) 628-2508

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