THE ARTS & ATTRACTIONS
THE ARTS
As an active Oklahoma Main Street community as well as a certified Oklahoma Film Friendly Community , Enid offers a variety of cultural activities and attractions .
Enid Symphony Center The Enid Symphony Center is the primary venue for the Enid Symphony Orchestra , the first civic orchestra in Oklahoma , founded in 1905 . ESC features classical and popular guest artists of regional , national and international stature . Visitors enjoy world-class performances in the restored center , which includes the Eighteenth-Century French Enid Symphony Hall , Elizabethan Ballroom Theatre , Italian Renaissance Elenor Hornbaker Banquet Hall , Egyptian Lobby , and the Jane Champlin Art Gallery . 301 W . Broadway 580.237.9646 enidsymphony . org
Gaslight Theatre / Turpin at Gaslight This local theatre presents entertaining stage productions regularly in the historic Criterion movie theater . Enid ’ s Community Theatre has an active season of 10 shows annually , which include a children ’ s show , a teen production , comedy dinner theatre and a free Shakespeare in the Park . Gaslight has an active teen group , summer Kids ’ drama camp and the newly remodeled Turpin at Gaslight for smaller events and performances . 221 N . Independence 580.234.2307 gaslighttheatre . org
Enid Art Public Art Enid ’ s cultural and historic diversity is reflected throughout the city in a vibrant array of sculptures , murals and monuments . Many of the attractions are historic , dating back 100 years while many new works of are being continuously added . A Public Art Guide is available online at enidchamber . com .
ATTRACTIONS
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center tells the extraordinary story of the 1893 land run , the largest in American history . The exceptional facility engages visitors in the history of the Cherokee Strip from settlement to present through five interactive exhibit galleries . Other features of this quality museum include a rotating exhibit gallery , theater , research center and museum shop featuring unique gifts and the works of local artists . The Center ’ s living history area , Humphrey Heritage Village , is a grouping of historically significant buildings including the only remaining 1893 U . S . Land Office . 507 S . 4th Street 580.237.1907 csrhc . org
David Allen Memorial Ballpark From the brick arches at the entrance of the stadium to the large video display board in the outfield , this is truly a magnificent facility . The stadium located downtown Enid has a large concession stand as well as a local baseball museum . A few key features include the artificial turf infield as well as indoor batting cages . The stands include 359 chair-back seats that were imported from the old Baltimore Memorial Stadium as well as seating upstairs in the balcony area . The ballpark hosts regular season games as well as tournament play on a local , regional , and national level for high school and college athletes . 301 S . Grand Ave 580.548.0396 davidallenballpark . com
Advance Soccer Complex The newly constructed , state-of-the-art soccer complex is located on the west edge of Enid . It is made up of 7 full-size fields , 6 natural grass and 1 turf . This includes a championship turf field complete with press box and electronic scoreboard . These fields can be reconfigured to allow all age group ’ s proper size fields , from youth to adult league play . The fields can also be reconfigured for flag football and possibly lacrosse . A state-of-the-art playground complements the complex along with sunshades , water stations and a specially designed water feature . The facility is a fantastic venue to host club tournaments , college games , regional and national tournaments , college player ID camps as well as birthday parties , gatherings and meetings . 11526 S . Garland Road 580.354.7015 Advancesoccercomplex . com
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