2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Enid was ranked # 4 on the list of top 8 best places to live in Oklahoma and # 55 on the list of best places to live in the nation by US News and World Report.
City of Enid announced plans for a new Jiffy Trip, public park and amphitheater to be built at the south gateway to Downtown Enid.
City of Enid is planning a large sports complex for youth baseball, softball and football.
Sparq Renewables, NextEra Energy and the City of Enid are nearing completion on the Scissortail Renewables project which will convert methane from municipal waste at the Enid City Landfill into renewable natural gas.
City of Enid has acquired over 600 acres and utilized $ 15.8 million in ARPA funding to develop 66th St. West Industrial Park.
City has been proactive in promoting affordable housing opportunities for Enid.
Significant progress was made toward the completion of the Kaw Lake water pipeline. The project will provide a diversified, sustainable water source for Enid.
TAKKION completed its new remanufacturing center which performs gearbox and main shaft repairs for wind towers. The company will provide 50 full-time jobs initially.
NextEra Energy Resources is building a 250-megawatt solar energy center paired with 200-megawatts of battery storage southeast of Enid.
AircoCorp, Inc. opened their facility on East Willow St.( previously Hackney Ladish) and is providing top-tier industrial coating to their corporate clients.
Bri-Steel opened its seamless pipe manufacturing facility in the former GEFCO building.
Improvements at Enid Woodring Regional Airport include a south ramp upgrade and a second new joint use hangar. The projects provide crucial mission support for Vance AFB.
The Early Childhood Center, a program of CDSA, opened at Central Christian Church. It will accommodate up to 93 children( newborn to 4-year old) and is expected to be a 5-star nationally accredited center after one year.
CDSA is planning the Monroe housing project just north of Integris Health Enid Hospital. It will provide 14 one-bedroom units.
“ The One”, a holiday experience featuring a 122 ft. Christmas tree, performances and events along with Main Street Enid’ s annual“ Enid Lights Up the Plains” and“ Holidays On Ice” skating rink attracted thousands of visitors to Downtown Enid.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Airport............................................... 580.234.5476 Ambulance( non-emergency)............. 580.233.2245 Chamber of Commerce...................... 580.237.2494 City of Enid......................................... 580.234.0400 Enid Parks.......................................... 580.616.7313 Enid Public Schools............................ 580.366.7000 Enid Regional Development Alliance.. 580.233.4232 Enid Transit........................................ 580.233.7433 Fire Department( non-emergency)..... 580.234.0541 Garfield County Clerk......................... 580.237.0226 Garfield County Courthouse............... 580.237.0232 Garfield County Fairgrounds.............. 580.237.0238
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Garfield County Sheriff....................... 580.237.0244 Public Library of Enid & Garfield County. 580.234.6313 Main Street Enid................................ 580.234.1052 Police Department( non-emergency).. 580.242.7000 Recycle Center.................................... 580.616.7300 Visit Enid................( 877) 999.3643 or 580.233.3643 Voter Registration.............................. 580.237.6016
ANIMAL SHELTERS City of Enid Animal Welfare..................... 580.249.4910 Enid SPCA................................................ 580.233.1325