Bethany, Oklahoma

About Bethany

Set in the central part of Oklahoma, Bethany is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 20,421.

Bethany holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.23 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,905 residents per square mile.

📰 Bethany News Today

• Herbert Marion Leonard, Jr. Obituary | Mercer-Adams Funeral Service | Bethany, OK Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Kathleen LUNDY Obituary The Press Democrat · Aug 17
• 8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Oklahoma WorldAtlas · Aug 16
• Archdiocese of OKC asks Catholics to avoid Bethany church amid schism KOCO · Jul 16
• George Roberts Obituary - Bethany, OK Dignity Memorial · Jun 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bethany Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Bethany — but the Oklahoma one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 20,421.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bethany

• Applebee's — american
• BJ's — american
• Bubba's 33
• Pizza House
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Trapper's Fishcamp & Grill — seafood
• BiBi Mediterranean Cuisine — mediterranean
• Billy Sim's BBQ — barbecue
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Bunny's Onion Burgers

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Celebration Station · Theme park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bethany

• A.M. Hills reviews ★
• Brown Park reviews ★
• E.B. Jeffrey Park reviews ★
• Eldon Lyon Park reviews ★
• Garrison Park reviews ★
• Grant Corbin Park reviews ★
• Harlow Park reviews ★
• Jack W. Cornett Park reviews ★
• Lela Park reviews ★
• Lytle Park reviews ★
• Meadowbrook Park reviews ★
• Melrose Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bethany

• APOLLO ES
• BETHANY HS
• BETHANY MS
• CHILDREN'S CTR
• EARL HARRIS ES
• LAKE PARK ES
• OVERHOLSER ES
• WESTERN OAKS ES
• WESTERN OAKS MS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• The Children'S Center, Inc · 24/7 ER · Childrens

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bethany

🏘️ Nearby Communities