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Owasso council approves $198,500 contract to develop Recreation and Culture Master Plan
Summary
The Owasso City Council voted to hire GH2 Architects of Tulsa for a 10-year Recreation and Culture Master Plan at a cost of $198,500; staff said outreach will be citizen-driven and deliverables are expected in summer–fall 2026.
The Owasso City Council on a unanimous vote approved a $198,500 contract with GH2 Architects to prepare a Recreation and Culture Master Plan intended to guide parks, recreation and quality-of-life decisions for roughly the next decade.
Mister Larry Langford, presenting the item, told council members the city has not previously adopted a comprehensive recreation and culture master plan and that staff issued an RFQ on Jan. 3, 2026. He said six firms submitted proposals, two were interviewed and GH2 was recommended as the most qualified firm.
The plan’s scope includes a gap analysis, a needs assessment and a prioritized implementation strategy. Langford emphasized that the effort is intended to be "citizen driven," with broad stakeholder engagement: "They plan on being at some of the gathering on mains. They plan on having stakeholder meetings, public meetings, personal meetings," he said.
A councilor asked whether community outreach is concentrated in Phase 3 of the schedule; Langford replied that outreach will occur throughout the process and that substantial completion is expected in August 2026, with final adoption later in the year. Funding for the contract is budgeted from the park development fund and the general fund.
Councilors moved and seconded approval of the agreement and the motion carried by voice vote.
The city will begin public engagement once the consultant is on board; staff said the plan will be revisited annually to assess progress and make adjustments as needed.
