South County is a community that encompasses the fast-growing cities of Jenks, Bixby, and Glenpool.
Yes, South County offers a tremendous diversity of recreation, entertainment, shopping, and housing. More important, it offers a sense of community, a sense of pride, and a sense of excitement like no other place in Oklahoma.
There's no place like South County.
With more than 25 new home subdivisions either in the development stage or under construction, it is apparent that more and more people are thinking Jenks. And why not?
Residents treasure Jenks' small-town spirit and easy access to big-city conveniences. Stroll down Main Street and shop the many antiques and arts boutiques. Catch a movie or concert or grab a bite along RiverWalk Crossing. Or experience the wonders of the ocean at the Oklahoma Aquarium.
Jenks is an active town, to say the least. Recreational facilities include thirteen parks, tennis courts, two community swimming pools, and a sports complex that features 16 baseball fields, four girls' softball fields, and a football field for little leaguers. Golf enthusiasts can tee it up at nearby South Lakes Golf Course, an 18-hole public course with a driving range. Activities for the whole family take place throughout the year, including Art on Main and the Holiday Open House.
In 2002 and 2005, Jenks was named the second-fastest-growing city in Oklahoma. Between 1990 and 2000, Jenks grew 28 percent. Since 2000, Jenks has added nearly 5,000 new residents, all seeking the town's high quality of life, excellent public education system, low crime rate, convenience to the metro area, and unmistakable sense of shared civic pride.
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