Who We Are

Welcome to Douglas-Edgemere — our vibrant corner of northwest Oklahoma City where history, charm, and community come together. We’re proud to call this neighborhood home, with its mix of classic post-war ranch houses, cozy brick bungalows, and beautifully maintained mid-century homes that give our streets so much character.

At the heart of our neighborhood is Douglas Park — a favorite gathering place where we sled in the winter, host picnics in the summer, and enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors all year long. We love being just minutes from downtown and the lively Western Avenue District, giving us easy access to local restaurants, shops, and entertainment while still enjoying the quiet comfort of a close-knit community.

Here in Douglas-Edgemere, we take pride in our welcoming spirit, well-kept homes, and active neighborhood involvement. Whether you’ve lived here for years or are just discovering our community, we invite you to experience what makes Douglas-Edgemere such a special place to live, connect, and grow together.

Snow-covered playground with two leafless trees, blue swing set, benches, and a small shelter, under a cloudy sky.

Douglas Park seen from the corner of NW 45th and Lee.

Group of people, including children and adults, gathered outdoors on a terrace with a blue railing, participating in a social event with balloons, tables, and refreshments.
A woman with tattoos kneeling in a garden bed, planting seedlings or flowers, with a white plastic bag nearby. She is wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts, with a tree behind her and a street and parked cars in the background.

Upkeep of Douglas Park and all beatification projects are community led. This image is from the Annual Spring Fling Event

Douglas-Edgmere Neighbors pride themselves on their strong sense of community. Seen here is the annual Festi-fall event.

Our History

Nestled just east of Western Avenue and framed by the verdant slopes and historic open space of Douglas Park, this vibrant neighborhood offers a unique blend of in-town convenience and residential charm.

The Douglas-Edgemere neighborhood began as school land that was used for farms. Ms. Grace L. Douglas, a mother of three boys, held the NW quarter section farm lease and she operated the farm. She was a true pioneer woman. By 1911, the school land had been sold to establish the new housing plat of Douglas Place, which contained Douglas Park. Although Douglas Place was established in 1911, very little real estate development occurred over the next three decades in Douglas Place, which was the northern edge of OKC.

But after WWII, this area got busy. Douglas Place had sewer, water, and paved streets added in the later 1940s and most of the homes here today were built at that time. In 1947, school land east of Walker was sold. This NE quarter section had contained the home of the Moorman Farm Sanatorium, a rural facility for tuberculosis patients of Dr. Lewis Jefferson Moorman. Edgemere Terrace was platted here in 1950 and home development soon started between Walker and Harvey. Our name Douglas-Edgemere represents two different plats that now make up our neighborhood association area. The streets here are filled with a rich variety of mid-century homes such as ranch-style, usonian, and other home architecture of the day, set among mature trees and gently rolling terrain.

Today, the neighborhood retains its historic character while offering immediate access to the cultural and shopping amenities of Western Avenue, as well as downtown Oklahoma City. With active neighborhood conservation efforts underway, it stands as both a beloved historic enclave and a forward-looking community that embraces thoughtful growth.

Come enjoy the spacious green of Douglas Park, stroll tree-lined streets, and experience a close-in city neighborhood where past and present meet.

A woman and a young boy are riding down a snowy hill on a sled. The woman is smiling and wearing sunglasses, with her hand on the boy's back for support. The boy is bundled up in winter clothing, holding onto the sled, with snow flying around as they go down the hill.
A black and white photo of a rural landscape with a field of grass in the foreground, a row of houses in the middle ground, and a cloudy sky above.
Black and white photo of a house under construction with cinder block walls and unfinished driveway, construction tools and scaffolding present.

Construction of the Douglas Park recreation building in the mid-1950s, part of Oklahoma City’s postwar effort to modernize neighborhood park facilities.

A historic image over looking what is now Douglas-Park with the homes along NW 47th included.

A mother and son sledding on the infamous Doulgas Park sledding hills.

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