Some of the Many Reasons People Want to Live in Jenks:

Jenks has a great appeal to people from all walks of life. They have a well known and highly valued school district, which is of course a big draw for the area. In the last ten years they have produced 123 National Merit finalists and two Presidential Scholars. They also excel in athletics as well, having over 150 State Championships in a variety of sports.

http://www.jenksps.org/imgUL/File/DISTRICT_MAP.pdf

The Riverwalk is an area that is enjoyable whether you want to share a meal, have a drink or two, listen to a concert and/or just people watch. Or try the movie theater that has all the latest movies playing. There are lots of interesting shops, the view of the water and a great place to walk.

http://www.riverwalkcrossing.com/
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There are plenty of trails that go on for miles for walking, running or biking. There is also The South Lakes Golf Course for the golfers in the family, as well as many other outdoor activities.

http://www.southlakesgolf.com/golf/proto/southlakesgolf/

The new casino, River Spirit will open 3/31/2009. It is a $195,000, 300,000 square-foot casino with state of the art equipment. It will have one of the largest gambling floors in Oklahoma. It has a range of dining experiences from all night quick snack to elegant fine dining. The Mystic River Lounge will have a large stage and the newest technology in lighting and sound. They will be bringing in local and national act. It is also bringing in 650 new jobs.

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Don’t forget the Aquarium; it makes for a wonderful family day. There is a new Holiday Inn at the Aquarium which is nice when you have visitors come from out of town. You have a great activity to do and they have a nice place to stay close by.

http://www.okaquarium.org/index.php

Oh and don’t forget all the antique shops! Plenty of fun and entertainment there.

Also, check out the local newspaper!