Petree Plaza - El Reno, OK
Posted by: hamquilter
N 35° 31.931 W 097° 57.284
14S E 594762 N 3932565
This town plaza is named for Margaret E. Petree for "her support of performing arts, quality education and economic development in the El Reno community."
Waymark Code: WMPH4P
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2015
Views: 4
Petree Plaza is located on the southeast corner of Sunset and Choctaw in downtown El Reno. This is a quarter-block area with grass and a few trees, bisected by brick walkways. On the southeast corner is a beautiful wood gazebo which hosts several local functions each year. On the northwest corner is a small memorial for Margaret Petree.
The plaza was designed and constructed by the Public Works Department of the City of El Reno in 1993, and donated pavers along two walls are recognition of the businesses and individuals who funded its construction.
The plaza is a focal point of El Reno activities, including El Reno's "Small Town Weekend" celebration each May, which includes games and contests. In early December, the plaza is the site of the community Christmas tree, with its lighting ceremony in early December.
At the northwest corner of the plaza is a small memorial gazebo with granite plaques - one honoring Margaret Petree, the others recognizing donors to the plaza.
Name: Petree Plaza
Street Location: Sunsey/Choctaw Streets
Local Municipality: El Reno
State/Province, etc.: OK
Country: US
Memorial/Commemoration: Margaret E. Petree
Date Established: 1993
Picnic Facilities: Gazebo
Recreational Facilities:
Monuments/Statues: Citizen Memorial to Margaret E. Petree
Special Events: May - Small Town Weekend December - Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Web Site: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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