All explainers
Every dataset in the Oklahoma City open-data catalog that teaches something worth knowing — one plain-English explainer each.
Transportation
Adopted Streets
This dataset tracks which Oklahoma City streets have been adopted by organizations through the adopt-a-city-street program
Government
Airport Boundaries
This dataset shows the boundaries and locations of Oklahoma City's three municipal airports
Infrastructure
Bike Projects
This dataset tracks past, current, and planned bike lane and trail projects across Oklahoma City
Transportation
Bike Routes
OKC’s bike network, route by route — trail names, types, and what’s still in progress.
Infrastructure
Building Footprints
Every building in OKC, drawn from the sky in 2020 — and the honest limits of aerial data.
Infrastructure
Bulky Waste Zones
This dataset shows where and when bulky waste (like furniture or appliances) gets picked up in Oklahoma City
Government
City Boundaries
This dataset shows the exact boundary lines of Oklahoma City
Government
City Facilities
A list of Oklahoma City-owned buildings and facilities with their locations and types
Parks & Recreation
City Trails
A list of walking and multi-use trails in Oklahoma City parks
Government
Council Wards
The map that decides who speaks for you at city hall — and why ward boundaries quietly change.
Infrastructure
Elevation Contours
This dataset shows elevation lines across the city, marking how high the land is above sea level
Emergency Responses
A live-updated list of recent police and fire emergency calls in Oklahoma City
Public Safety
Fire Stations
The response-time backbone: where OKC’s fire stations sit — and what “Facility Name” really is.
Licensing
Garage Sales
A list of current and upcoming garage sales in Oklahoma City, including what types of items are being sold
Finance
Hotel Motel Tax
This dataset tracks hotels and motels with active tax licenses in Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Impervious Surfaces
A map of paved and other water-resistant surfaces across the city, captured from aerial photos in 2020
Infrastructure
Index Grid
This dataset tracks numbered grid squares (about 1 mile wide) used by Oklahoma City’s fire department to organize the city into sections
Infrastructure
Land Documents
This dataset tracks legal land documents like deeds, easements, and ordinances filed with the city
Licensing
Lots and Blocks
This dataset tracks the official lot and block numbers for platted properties in Oklahoma City
Licensing
Non-Zoning Parcels
This dataset tracks special planning areas in Oklahoma City that aren't covered by normal zoning rules, like closed streets or vacated lots
Licensing
Overlay Parcel Zoning
This dataset tracks special zoning areas in Oklahoma City that have additional rules beyond standard zoning
Licensing
Overlay Point Zoning
This dataset tracks locations in Oklahoma City with special zoning rules that override standard zoning codes
Parks & Recreation
Park Facilities
This dataset tracks park facilities like playgrounds, pools, and picnic areas across Oklahoma City parks
Parks & Recreation
Parks
Where OKC’s green space lives — regional, community and neighborhood parks, with real acreage.
Licensing
Parks Impact Fees - Benefit Areas
This dataset shows different park benefit areas in Oklahoma City where development fees apply
Licensing
Parks Impact Fees - Existing Local Service
This dataset tracks areas in Oklahoma City that are exempt from paying park development fees
Transportation
Pavement Condition
The bumpiness report card: every OKC street scored on the Pavement Condition Index.
Infrastructure
Pedestrian Projects
A list of past, current, and future sidewalk and street projects focused on pedestrian safety in Oklahoma City
Licensing
Plat Names
A list of neighborhood plat names and their corresponding codes used in Oklahoma City
Licensing
Plats
This dataset tracks the official plats (mapped subdivisions of land) within Oklahoma City, including their names and codes
Public Safety
Police Stations
This dataset shows where police briefing stations are located in Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure Projects
How OKC plans and pays for the streets, bridges and parks around you — and why “planned” and “actual” are two different dates.
Infrastructure
Public Works As-Builts
A collection of official construction records for roads, drainage systems, and storm sewers in Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Recycle Zones
This dataset shows recycling pickup zones in Oklahoma City, including who collects your recycling and which day they come
Transportation
Sidewalks
The walkability map: every city-maintained sidewalk in OKC — and which ones were paid for with bonds.
Transportation
Snow Routes
This dataset tracks which streets Oklahoma City prioritizes for snow and ice treatment during winter storms
Infrastructure
Storm Sewer Headwalls
A map of storm sewer headwalls (the concrete structures where storm drains meet pipes) across Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Storm Sewer Junctions
A map of storm sewer connection points like drain inlets and manholes across Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Storm Sewer Lines
The hidden plumbing under OKC streets — how stormwater gets from your curb to the river.
Public Safety
Storm Siren Sectors
This dataset tracks the sectors where storm sirens activate during emergencies
Licensing
Straight Zoning
The three-letter codes that decide what you can build where — and what “straight” means next to “overlay.”
Transportation
Street Centerlines
The invisible skeleton under every address in OKC — updated daily, used by 911, delivery apps, and you.
Transportation
Street Names
A list of all street names in Oklahoma City with their official codes and directional prefixes/suffixes
Licensing
Streets Development Program - Benefit Areas
A dataset showing where street development projects are planned in the city
Infrastructure
Survey Primary Control Points
A map of permanent survey markers that help engineers and builders measure land accurately across Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Survey Secondary Control Points
A dataset of permanent survey markers (called "secondary control points") that help map and measure Oklahoma City accurately
Finance
Tax Increment Financing Districts
The financial engine behind OKC’s big developments — future taxes, borrowed today.
Infrastructure
Trail Projects
A list of pedestrian trail projects in Oklahoma City, including past, current, and future work
Infrastructure
Trash Collection Zones
This dataset shows where and when trash gets picked up across Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Vegetation Points
A map of individual trees and shrubs captured by aerial laser scans in 2015
Infrastructure
Vegetation Polygons
A map of tree canopies and other vegetation areas from 2015 laser scans of the city
Infrastructure
Waterbodies
This dataset shows the locations of lakes, ponds, and other waterbodies in Oklahoma City
Infrastructure
Waterways
This dataset tracks the location of rivers, streams, and other waterways within Oklahoma City limits
Transportation
Work Zones
This dataset tracks active construction and repair work zones across Oklahoma City streets, including lane, road, and sidewalk closures
Licensing
Zoning Definitions
A reference list of zoning codes and what they mean in Oklahoma City