The City of Guthrie will soon be converting a small downtown parking lot into a community pocket park, following a split vote by the Historic Preservation Commission on May 5.
The project, located at the corner of E. Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St., would transform a city-owned 10-space parking lot into a vibrant green space featuring an activity lawn, picnic tables, Victorian benches, flowerbeds, planters, trees, fencing, a new ADA sidewalk, and a dedicated food truck lane. The park would be adjacent to The Shoppes and a frequent host to events like the Guthrie Wine & Craft Festival and Guthrie’s Downtown Market…