Quality of Life

Retail

Shopping Centers - Bixby has many quality shopping centers within the city limits:

South Park - 10901 S. Memorial Drive o Market Place - 111th & Memorial
Spartan - 15032 S. Memorial Driveo Palazzo - 103rd & Memorial
Regal Plaza - 105th & Memorial (NOW LEASING)
Bixby Commons - 111th & Memorial (FULLY DEVELOPED, PARCELS AVAILABLE)
Cross Creek - 129th & Memorial (NOW LEASING)
Bixby Crossing - 134th & Memorial (NOW LEASING)
River Run - 146TH & Memorial (NOW LEASING)
Jade Crossing (NOW AVAILABLE, BUILD TO SUIT)
Boardwalk on Memorial - 124th & Memorial

Local stores/shops - A variety of goods and services are offered through Bixby entrepreneurs, ranging from gift/specialty shops to clothing. These businesses are located in small "strip" centers along South Memorial Drive and the Bixby downtown area, which is bordered by 151st St. So. on the north, Cabaniss on the west, Breckinridge on the South, and Montgomery on the east.

Recreational Activities

Lakes and water sports - Lake Bixhoma is located 5 miles southeast of Bixby on Leonard Mountain and is considered a nature's lover dream. Fishing is allowed in Lake Bixhoma. Bixby is within a 90 to 120 minute drive to major lakes and rivers offering fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, quality cabins and restaurants, golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, sailing, and hiking.
Amateur and participating sports - High school and Jr. High school sports are popular community activities and well supported by Bixby residents. A few of the organizations providing guidance and support are:

Bixby Soccer Club
Bixby Quarterback Club
Whitey Ford Little League Baseball
Bixby Wrestling Club
Bixby Round-Up Club

Parks - There are four (4) city parks and one county park in the city of Bixby.

Haikey Creek Park - A County park, located at 113th and South Garnett. Facilities include a lighted baseball field, grills, jogging paths, nature trails, playground equipment, picnic tables, restroom facilities, shelters, soccer fields, lighted softball field and a lighted tennis court.
Quail Creek Park - located in South Country Estates subdivision in the 8600 block of 106th St. South. Facilities include playground equipment, picnic tables, swing set, a barbeque grill, and 2-lighted Tennis courts.
Washington Irving Park - located at approximately 1/8 of a mile north of 141st St. South on South Memorial Drive. Facilities include picnic tables.
Charley Young Park - located in downtown Bixby on West Dawes. Facilities include a shelter, picnic tables, benches, playground equipment, and a swing set.
Bentley Park Sports Complex - located east of Memorial on 148th Street. This is the newest addition to the park facilities. The premier complex is currently under construction and will consist of two baseball quads, two softball quads, international soccer field, super playground, splash pad, twelve soccer fields, miscellaneous court areas and trails.
Dickinson Theatres - Starworld 20
A 64,000 square feet, 20 theatre complex, which seats 3200+ people, located at 103rd St. S. and South Memorial Dr. Features include the latest in digital sound along with a seating plan which offers each viewer the ultimate in screen visibility.
918-369-7469 - For information and 24-hour showtime & advance tickets.
For movie listings, go to www.dtmovies.com
Festivals/Community Activities
In addition to scheduled activities, Bixby has several events that occur annually:

Arbor Day Celebration - March
Miss Scholarship Pageant - April
Bixby BBQ & Blues Festival - May
Bixby Green Corn Festival - June
Youth Literary Festival (Youth Council of Friends of Irving)
Bixby Arts and Crafts Fair and Pumpkin Festival - October

Fairs
The Tulsa State Fair is held annually, usually in September. Livestock, fruit, and vegetables are shown; a rodeo, horse shows, musical entertainment by top name artists; carnival rides and games.
Golf Course
There are two golf courses located in the city limits of Bixby.

Whitehawk - 14515 S. Yale (west on 151st)
The Links - 11500 Links Court

Private Clubs
JuJax's Jumping' Juke Joint - 15722 South Memorial Drive
Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites is scheduled to open late summer / early fall of 2007. The 102- room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton located at 104th & Memorial within Regal Plaza. This property will feature 70 rooms, 32 suites, indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Other featured amenities will include conference/board room, business center and video arcade.
Restaurants

Apple Barrel - 15225 S. Memorial
Braum's - 12106 S. Memorial
Carl's Jr. - 10305 S. Memorial
Chili's - 11138 S. Memorial Drive
Coney Beach - Opening Soon at 111th & Memorial
Duffy's - 12908 S. Memorial Drive
East China Restaurant - 13202 S. Memorial
European Gourmet Coffee & Bistro - 8315-A E. 111th
Express Lane - 11725 S. Memorial
Hideaway Pizza - 8222 E 103rd St., Ste. 130
Hoopingarner's Coney Island - 11003 S. Memorial
Kentucky Fried Chicken - 11713 S. Memorial
Mazzio's Pizza - 12505 S. Memorial
Michael V's - 8222 E. 103rd St, Ste. 137
McDonalds - 12101 S. Memorial
Ole Santa Fe Tamale - 10921 S. Memorial
Papa Tom's BBQ - 13102 S. Memorial
Pepper Express - 103 W. Breckenridge
Pizza Hut #2678 - 12102 S. Memorial
Pizza Shoppe - 13161 S. Memorial
Popeye's - Opening Soon 104th & Memorial
Ron's Hamburger - 13163 S. Memorial
Savastonso Pizzeria - 8315 E. 111th Street, Suite B - Market Place Center
Schlotzsky's Deli - 10205 S. Memorial
Scott's Hamburger - 19 W. Dawes
Simple Simon's Pizza - 15020 S. Memorial
Sonic Drive-in - 15098 S. Memorial
Southern Smoke - 4 N. Armstrong
Starbucks - 111th & Memorial
Subway #13167 - 13161 S. Memorial
Subway #20161 - 15020-E S. Memorial
Taco Bueno - 15040 S. Memorial
Taco Bueno #3139 - 10323 S. Memorial
The Lazy Fisherman - 16830 S. Memorial
The Links Grill - 11500 Links Court
The Rib Crib - 12850 S. Memorial
White Hawk Golf Club - 14515 S. Yale Ave.

Public Libraries
Located at 20 E. Breckenridge, Bixby's Library is included in the Tulsa City-County library system. It provides access to a wide variety of topics, from children's resources to national business listings.
Tennis Courts
6 within City Limits - 4 at 151st & Mingo and 2 at Quail Creek Park located at 8600 block of 106th Street South.
Swimming Pools
Located at Bixby High School - Riverview & Stadium Road - 918-366-2233
Fishing

Bixhoma Lake - 918-366-4430 - located 6 miles SouthEast of Bixby off 64 Hwy.