OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Demolition is underway at Woodson Park as Oklahoma City moves forward with plans to build new youth centers across the metro as part of the MAPS 4 initiative.
Bulldozers arrived at the park last week, marking the first step in constructing one of four planned youth centers aimed at expanding opportunities for children and teens.
The demolition includes the park’s longtime swimming pool, a feature many community members grew up using. While some neighbors are saddened by the loss, city leaders say the changes are part of a broader effort to provide more comprehensive services for young people…