The City of Moore’s Easter festivities are expanding this year to include more fun-filled egg hunts. This year’s Easter at the Parks celebration will be held on April 12 at not just one, but ten Moore community parks.
The shift will give the community an opportunity to become familiar with the various surrounding parks. Families will also have the ability to walk to their local park to join in the festivities without having to necessarily drive, making access easier.
Last year’s Easter egg hunt was similar because of rainy weather.
“The backup plan was to surprise the community with parks being filled with eggs as if the Easter Bunny had come overnight. Many enjoyed it, so we are tailoring it a little bit. We here at the Parks and Recreation Department are very excited about this,” shares Kasey Dean, the City of Moore’s special event coordinator.
Each park’s egg hunt will feature an Easter Bunny, candy, scattered eggs, as well as a golden prize egg. The hunt will begin at 10 a.m. at the sound of a horn at each park. Festivities will last as long as there are eggs to find, but past experiences have lasted anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.
Children must bring their own basket or sack for collecting eggs and treats. Families are welcome to take pictures with the Easter Bunny but must bring their own cameras. No professional photos will be available.
Easter at the Parks will be taking place at the following parks:
- Central Park (700 S Broadway Avenue)
- Apple Valley Park (4401 Melrose Drive)
- Westmoore Trails Park (2206 Lonnie Lane)
- Arbor Gardens Park (1695 SW 34th St.)
- Fairmoore Park (630 NW 5th St.)
- Parmele Park (1308 N. Janeway Avenue)
- Little River Park North (700 SW 4th St.)
- Kiwanis Park (501 E. Main St.)
- Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St.)
- Veterans Memorial Park (1900 SE 4th St.)
The community can best get involved by coming out with their families and participating in one of the egg hunts or helping out as sponsors. For example, The American Legion always volunteers their time to help out on the fields.
The parks department welcomes prize egg sponsors or donations of filled Easter eggs. Sponsors will have the option to set up a booth and display goodies and information for the kids and families that are participating.
“We hope everyone comes out and enjoys our Easter at the Parks,” invited Kasey.
For more information, call 405-793-5090 or visit cityofmoore.com.
By Rae Lynn Payton
