Downtown Ponca City
Explore Downtown
History, art, and community are woven into every block. Here's how to discover it all.
Augmented Reality Walking Tour
Time Frame
Step back in time on a self-guided walking tour of downtown Ponca City. The Time Frame app uses augmented reality to overlay 97 historical photos at 16 locations throughout the district, narrated by Jeff MacKinnon.
The tour covers approximately one mile and takes 1–2 hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Developed by the PCMS Economic Vitality Committee, funded by the City of Ponca City, TSET, and Ponca City Tourism.
Tour Details
16 locations · 97 historical photos
Approximately 1 mile · 1–2 hours
Narrated by Jeff MacKinnon
Free app. Works best on newer iOS and Android devices.
Self-Guided Tour
Join the Fox Hunt
Hunt for painted fox statues hidden throughout downtown Ponca City. Pick up a rack card at the PCMS office or use the interactive map to find all the foxes — each one is a unique work of art connected to the City Arts Fox Project.
Infrastructure Investment
Downtown Streetscape Project
A $968,000 ARPA-funded investment in downtown Ponca City's streetscape, completed in 2025. The project transformed Grand Avenue from Oak Street to 7th Street with three major improvements:
- →Corner islands and streetscaping creating a more walkable, vibrant corridor
- →Public water supply infrastructure to serve the new planted islands
- →Decorative Edison-style lighting along Grand Avenue
$968,000
ARPA Investment
$141,750
PCMS Grants Secured
+98
Net New Parking Spaces
The road diet reduced Grand Ave to one lane each direction plus a center turn lane. Parking changed from 25° to 45° angle, creating a net gain of 13 spaces per block — 98 total new spaces. PCMS secured $141,750 in grant funding through the Oklahoma Main Street Incentive Program.
Public Art
Downtown Art Tour
Downtown Ponca City has 40+ works of public art — murals, painted utility boxes, sculptures, and alley installations spread across the Grand Arts District. The self-guided tour covers roughly one mile and takes 1–2 hours.
30
Sunny Dayz Murals
25+
More Murals
9
Signal Box Wraps
5
Alley Installations
8
Fox Statues
Public Art Submission
Submit Downtown Art
Know of a mural, sculpture, or other public artwork in downtown Ponca City that isn't on our map? Help us keep the Downtown Art Tour complete and current — submit the details and we'll review and add it.
What to include:
- → Title or description of the artwork
- → Street address or nearest intersection
- → Artist name (if known)
- → Any photos you have
Community Stewardship
Adopt an Alley
Downtown alleys are a hidden opportunity. Ponca City Main Street's Adopt an Alley program invites businesses, organizations, and individuals to take ownership of a downtown alley — cleaning, beautifying, and activating these forgotten spaces.
Participants commit to regular upkeep of their adopted alley and are recognized on PCMS signage and in program materials. It's a hands-on way to make a visible difference in downtown.