Broadway Park - Oklahoma City, OK

Broadway Park dates back to the 1970s when a developer built a handful of single-family houses geared toward home buyers working in Oklahoma City. Some of these houses occasionally become available for sale, but little new construction exists in the area, and most residents rent apartments rather than own homes. The neighborhood consists primarily of young professionals.

The Edmond Historical Museum, located 6 miles north of Broadway Park, exhibits artifacts reflecting the area’s history from the early days as a railway station to the late 20th century. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum highlights Oklahoma City’s prairie history.

The local arts scene revolves around the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. OVAC showcases local artists in its gallery and periodical Art Focus. The coalition also hosts art classes and speakers on the subject of the business of art.

Broadway Park features a range of dining options, including everything from homestyle diners and burger joints to gourmet and international cuisine. While unique local establishments operate throughout the neighborhood, the primary restaurant districts lie near May Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue and the Kilpatrick Turnpike.

Casa Perico Mexican Grille brings Mexican food to the Broadway Park area. Dishes such as beef fajitas and Mexican pizzas, all served in generous portions at affordable prices, keep customers coming back. Casa Perico also gives vegetarians many options with 10 different varieties of vegetable enchiladas. In addition to dine-in and takeout options, Casa Perico also offers catering to any event of 30 or more people.

Szechuan Bistro serves some of Oklahoma City’s only authentic Chinese food. With a menu that goes far beyond typical Chinese takeout fare, Szechuan Bistro’s most popular dishes include eggplant in garlic sauce, julienned potatoes and Chinese-style green beans. Regular customers may even discover secret, off-menu items.

For quality Mediterranean cuisine, check out Sicilian Pizza. Beyond just making pizzas, the restaurant also serves calzones, roasted chicken and gyros, which all prove consistent customer favorites. A daily buffet lets customers sample many of the restaurant’s signature dishes. A family-owned business, Sicilian Pizza cultivates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all its customers.

True to its name, Classics Bar & Grill gives Broadway Park a classic neighborhood bar. Serving nightly drink specials, including pitchers and its signature Moon Bomb shot, Classics creates an unpretentious place to spend an evening. With events including Bingo Tuesday, free pool on Sundays and live bands on the weekends, patrons always find Classics an entertaining night spot.

A sprawling neighborhood with residential areas separated from commercial districts, Broadway Park proves impossible for pedestrians to navigate. A lack of bike lanes makes cycling equally unfeasible. As a car-dependent city, Broadway Park residents find ample free parking throughout the neighborhood.

Broadway Park lies between US-77, I-44 and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. This makes commuting from the neighborhood a breeze. US-77 provides the most direct route into downtown Oklahoma City, about a 10-mile drive with a typical 19-minute commute time.

Local bus service EMBARK operates one bus route near the neighborhood into downtown. Taxi services pick up passengers who call ahead, but hailing a cab proves impossible. Uber and Lyft both provide alternatives to traditional taxi services to Broadway Park residents.

Broadway Park’s namesake neighborhood park provides simple park amenities, including playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic shelters and walking trails that link to the Broadway Extension Trail running alongside US-77. Many small neighborhood parks, including McGee Park, Pied Piper Park and Britton Park keep residents enjoying green space with similar amenities.

The Links Golf & Athletic Club includes a public golf course within the Broadway Park neighborhood. The golf club features a pro shop, putting green and 18-hole course. Down the road, Silverhorn Golf Club takes advantage of natural terrain to form a challenging 18 holes. The club also offers instruction, leagues, and tournament and event services.

Cost of living in Broadway Park runs lower than the average Oklahoma City cost of living, with housing costs as the primary contributing factor. A typical one-bedroom apartment in Broadway Park rents for an average of $567 per month, compared to the typical Oklahoma City price of $726.

Riding the bus to downtown costs $1.75 each way, or commuters can purchase daily unlimited passes for $4, weekly for $14 or monthly for $50. Seniors, children and people with disabilities can purchase all passes or single-fare tickets for half price. Gas prices in the area run 15 percent lower than the national average. Happy hour at local pubs brings deals such as $1.75 bottled beers and $3 pitchers.

The Broadway Park area’s largest commercial districts lie along May Avenue, Britton Road and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, though residents discover many unique local shops in outlying areas.

With a showroom overflowing with bikes, the Bicycle Store stocks something for every cyclist and provides custom fittings and expert advice. On-site bicycle mechanics assist in every aspect of maintenance, whether tuning up a bike themselves or scouring the stock for parts to sell the DIYer.

Glow Organic Spa & Boutique creates a unique spa atmosphere. Specializing in organic spray tanning, the spa's offerings include organic skincare treatments and therapeutic massage. Its herbal apothecary sells herbal teas, medicines and skincare alongside essential oils and flower essences in a boutique space adorned with local works of arts for sale.

Homeland and local chain Buy For Less serve as the neighborhood’s primary supermarkets, while Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store sells local dairy products and Akin’s Natural Foods sells natural and organic foods and supplements. Farmer’s Public Market, located 13 miles south of Broadway Park in central Oklahoma City, serves as the nearest farmers market. Open every Saturday, the market draws vendors who sell produce, walnuts, honey, meat, dairy, baked goods and artisan crafts.