
Wheeler
History
Now Wheeler, it was once the abandoned Downtown Airpark. The North Canadian River (renamed Oklahoma River) re-routed further South from its original location to control flooding. Wheeler was an entertainment venue in the early 1900's. The Oklahoma City Zoo was located there until the river flooded and killed may of the animals, the zoo later relocated to the now Adventure District. Wheeler Park bordered Delmar Gardens which had an amusement park including a roller coaster, dance pavaillon, and of course Gardens. The area went into decline when prohibition took over Oklahoma and all the buildings were demolished.
Wheeler in the News:
https://oklahoman.com/article/5631575/in-okc-wheeler-neighborhood-takes-flight
Park
Wheeler Park, includes the baseball fields and river front trails
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