Our Neighbors

Bixby

Booming with new housing developments, Bixby continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in the state.

Along with the well-rounded Bixby Public Schools system, the 114-acre Bentley Sports Complex is one of the most all-encompassing youth parks in Oklahoma, featuring baseball, softball, soccer, rodeo grounds, a playground and a splash pad.

In 2022, the $30 million Iconik Bixby downtown development project was announced. It will include luxury apartments, a parking structure and retail space.

Broken Arrow

It may not be Portland, but Oklahoma has its own “City of Roses” in Broken Arrow, the second largest city in Tulsa County. The city’s Rose District is a pedestrian-friendly cultural center.

The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center is a 1,500-seat venue that hosts local professional shows and touring performers, in addition to all the concerts and productions put on by Broken Arrow Public Schools’ fine arts program.

Broken Arrow Senior High School is the largest high school in Oklahoma, aside from virtual charter schools. It is home to the Pride of Broken Arrow, one of the foremost competitive marching bands in the country.

Jenks

Jenks is full of the personable charm, hospitality and a quaint atmosphere typical in small town USA. One can get a taste of this just strolling down Main Street, shopping for treasures in its many antique shops, or chatting with friends at local cafes.

The Jenks Public School system is highly regarded, and its high school is known for strong athletic programs.

The suburb has a booming housing market with many homes near amenities like Riverwalk, a dining and entertainment destination, as well as South Lakes Golf Course.

Owasso

Northeast of Tulsa is the friendly and thriving city of Owasso. Tulsa’s Port of Catoosa is just a short drive away. American Airlines, Macy’s Distribution Center and Whirlpool Corp. are Owasso’s largest employers.

Owasso is home to three golf courses: Bailey Ranch Golf Club, a 400-acre public course; Owasso Golf and Athletic Club, an 18-hole course on about 145 acres; and The Patriot Golf Club, named by “Golfweek” as one of the nation’s top modern courses in 2017.

Sand Springs

Founded in 1908 by philanthropist Charles Page, Sand Springs is a bustling community with nearly 20,000 residents.

Located within a short drive to Keystone Lake and just a stone’s throw away from the Arkansas River, Sand Springs is an idyllic location for those who love to fish or spend a day out on the water.

Its economy is proudly based on the promotion of small businesses; however, it is also home to Webco Industries, one of North America’s largest suppliers of industrial tubing products. The city’s largest employer is Sand Springs Public Schools.

Sapulpa

Sapulpa was founded as a trading post in 1850 by Chief Sapulpa of the Kasihta tribe. Fifty years later, oil was discovered just six miles away, and the resulting economic boom put the town on the map. The town’s history includes a thriving manufacturing industry and is well-known regionally as a producer of brick and glass. Perhaps best known of its local companies is Frankoma Pottery, famous for its distinctive use of local red clay.

Sapulpa’s downtown features many buildings designed by Belgian architect Joseph Foucart, known for several notable buildings in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

To the delight of Route 66 enthusiasts, the heart of Sapulpa contains several miles of the original two-lane road. The annual Route 66 Blowout car show and festival entertains tourists and locals with vintage cars, family-friendly activities and great dining.