City: Oklahoma City, OK

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (405) 677-5741

Address: 4517 SE 29th St.

Description: Del City is located to the east of downtown Oklahoma City. It covers 8 square miles and has a population of 23,000. It was established in 1948. The city was founded by George Epperly and named after his daughter, Delphinia. Located near I-35 and I-40, it is an easy commute to Oklahoma City. Its affordable housing and community organizations make it an ideal place for young families. Recreational facilities, like Ray Trent Park, Eagle Lake, Wiggly Field Dog Park, and the Eagle Harbor Aquatics Center, draw visitors not only from the immediate area but also from other parts of Oklahoma City as well.Del City is known for its annual Armed Forced Day & Shriners Parade held in May, maintaining and strengthening its strong link with the military. Many of the city’s residents work or are retired from Tinker Air Force Base. One of Del City’s sons is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. John Smith, who grew up in Del City and attended Del City High School, won the gold in 1988 and again in 1992 for wrestling. Today Smith is the head wrestling coach at Oklahoma State University. Del City is governed by a mayor and four council members. The average income is $36,000 and the tax rate is 3.5 percent. There are six schools, including two private schools, in the district. One technology school, Mid-Del Technology and Training Center, within the city limits. Rose State Junior College and Midwest Regional Hospital are less than 5 miles from Del City. Zip codes for this area are 73115, 73135, and 73165.