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Welcome to Sand Springs!

Sand Springs is located in the heart of Green Country, only six miles west of Tulsa, 25 miles south of Skiatook Lake, and eight miles east of Keystone Lake. The city is nestled in the steep and wooded hills bordering the Arkansas River with over 70 unique residential subdivisions to meet your needs. Sand Springs city limits encompass approximately 22 square miles, population over 18,000, with a larger fence line area of approximately 150 square miles, population approximately 35,000.

Education is a source of great pride for residents in Sand Springs with academics beginning from early childhood development and continuing through senior high. Serving more than 5,200 students, Sand Springs School District provides outstanding programs designed to accommodate a wide range of learners. The Sand Springs – Tulsa Community College’s West Campus is also home to the International Business and Transportation Management programs, a state-of-the-art Veterinary Technology Center. Tulsa Technology Center new campus will be open in fall 2013.

Visit Keystone Ancient Forest, a 1,360 acre nature preserve. Enjoy hiking along primitive trails. Local sports organization support BMX racing, soccer, softball and baseball. With 15 neighborhood parks, five sport complexes, a rodeo arena, several pedestrian trails, a golf course, a senior center and the Case Community Center, the city offers something for everyone. Residents and visitors enjoy many special events during the year including: Halloween BOO on Broadway, Easter Egg Hunt, Third Tuesday on the Triangle, Fishing Derby, Soap Box Derby Race, Herbal Affair, Chillin & Grillin BBQ Event and much more. Sand Springs also is home to the Sand Springs Community Theatre and the Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum.

Sand Springs was founded by Charles Page. We just celebrated our 100th Birthday with a weeklong celebration of a carnival, a Celebration at the Museum, a USCF Criterium Bicylce Race, a Gospel Concert, and a Concert with Sand Springs native Sam Harris, Sean Adair and fireworks. Sand Springs a town where we “THINK RIGHT”.

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