Welcome to Yukon, Oklahoma
Whether you grew up here, just moved in, or you’re passing through on Route 66 — welcome. Yukon is a city worth knowing.
We sit at the crossroads of two of the most storied routes in American history: Route 66 heading west toward California, and the Chisholm Trail that drove the cattle economy of the old Southwest. That history isn’t a footnote here. It’s in the flour mill, in the music venues, in the murals, in the families who have called this place home for generations.
Yukon is also the hometown of Garth Brooks — a fact we wear with pride. But what defines this city isn’t a single name. It’s the neighbor who shows up when things get hard. The volunteer who makes sure every child can play at Freedom Trail. The musician who plays a Tuesday night set at Grady’s like it’s the main stage. The Czech family whose grandmother still makes kolaches the old way.
As your Mayor, I’ve worked to make Yukon a city that matches the pride its residents already feel. That means stronger finances, better infrastructure, transparent government, and a vision for what this community can become — not just what it has been.
This page is a small introduction. Explore it, share it, and — most of all — come see Yukon for yourself.
Brian Pillmore
Mayor, City of Yukon, Oklahoma
Discover Yukon
The best things to do, see, and experience right here in Yukon — all within city limits.
Live Music & Nightlife
Grady's 66 Pub
Founded by Grady Cross of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Grady's 66 Pub is a Route 66 institution and the heartbeat of Yukon's live music scene. Cold beer, real music, and the kind of bar that feels like it belongs exactly where it is.
gradys66pub.comGrady's Green Room Music Shop
Right next door to the pub, Grady's Green Room is a music shop stocking vinyl, guitars, and gear — plus a golf simulator. It's the kind of neighborhood shop that tells you everything you need to know about Yukon's music culture.
FacebookFlowershop Winery & Pizzeria
Yukon's own winery with handcrafted wines, wood-fired pizza, and live music. A favorite for date nights, gatherings, and anyone who wants something a little different right here in town. Local, relaxed, and genuinely good.
flowershopwinery.comHistory & Culture
Yukon's Best Flour Mill
One of the most photographed landmarks in Oklahoma — and the backdrop of a community that helped build this state. The historic Yukon's Best Flour Mill is the landmark you'll see on every postcard, and the one that reminds us where we came from.
Visit Yukon OKCzech Hall — Oklahoma Czech Building
Built in 1901, Czech Hall is one of the oldest and most significant Czech-American cultural buildings in the country. Yukon has one of the strongest Czech heritage communities in Oklahoma — this building is its anchor.
czechhall.comYukon Veterans Museum
A tribute to the men and women from Yukon who answered the call. Personal artifacts, photographs, and stories that deserve to be told and remembered — honoring our local heroes in a way a national monument never can.
yukonvetmuseum.comYukon Historical Museum Complex
Yukon's story told through the people who lived it. The Historical Museum Complex preserves local artifacts, photographs, and documents that trace this community from its earliest days through the present.
Visit Yukon OKYukon Sunset Mural & Public Art
Yukon's Route 66 public art installations — including the Sunset Mural — celebrate our identity at the intersection of America's most iconic highway and Oklahoma's open skies. A favorite photo stop and a symbol of a growing arts culture.
yukon66mainstreet.comOutdoor & Recreation
Freedom Trail Playground
An award-winning, fully accessible playground designed so every child — regardless of ability — can play together. Freedom Trail represents what Yukon is at its best: a community that leaves no one behind.
yukonok.govChisholm Trail Park
Yukon sits along the historic Chisholm Trail — the route that drove Oklahoma's cattle economy and shaped the American West. This park honors that legacy with open green space and a direct connection to real history.
yukonok.govWelch Park Disc Golf Course
A well-maintained 9-hole disc golf course at Welch Park that draws players from across the metro. Whether you're new to the sport or a regular competitor, it's a great way to spend a morning in Yukon.
yukonok.govYukon BMX Raceway
USA BMX-sanctioned track at Taylor Park hosting competitive racing for riders of all ages. One of the best-kept secrets in Yukon's parks system — fast, exciting, and great for families who want something more than a bleacher seat.
yukon-bmx-raceway.square.siteMulvey Pond
A peaceful spot for fishing, walking, and getting outside without driving far. Mulvey Pond is the kind of place Yukon residents have appreciated for years — quiet, accessible, and genuinely restorative.
cityofyukonok.govFamily Fun
Ground Control Trampoline Park
Indoor trampoline action for kids of all ages. Ground Control is the go-to destination for birthday parties, rainy days, and burning off energy. Yukon families love it — and visiting families do too.
groundcontrolparkokc.comAMC West End Pointe 8
Yukon's own movie theater — an AMC 8-screen theater right in town. No need to head to OKC for a film night. West End Pointe 8 keeps Yukon families entertained with first-run movies close to home.
amctheatres.comYukon Art Factory
A paint-and-pour studio bringing art, classes, and community together. The Yukon Art Factory gives local artists a home and gives everyone else an excuse to be creative for an evening.
yukonartfactory.comAnnual Events
Yukon’s event calendar gives you a reason to come back every season.
Festival of the Child
MayYukon's annual celebration dedicated to children and families — games, activities, and community fun at City Park each spring. One of the most anticipated events on Yukon's calendar.
Veteran's Tribute & Independence Day
July 3rd–4thTwo nights of celebration: a Veteran's Tribute on July 3rd honoring those who served, followed by Yukon's full Independence Day celebration on July 4th — fireworks, live music, and community gatherings. A summer tradition the whole family looks forward to.
Rock the Route
Labor Day WeekendFree annual Labor Day weekend concert on Route 66 in downtown Yukon. Live music, Route 66 culture, and the kind of community event that makes you proud to live here.
Oklahoma Czech Festival
First Saturday of OctoberSince 1966, one of Oklahoma's premier cultural celebrations — honoring Yukon's deep Czech heritage with food, music, dancing, and kolaches. First Saturday of October.
Chisholm Trail Festival
FallCelebrating Yukon's Western heritage along the historic Chisholm Trail at Mollie Spencer Farm. History, community, and a connection to the American West.
Sounds of the Season
DecemberAnnual December holiday concert at the Yukon Fine Arts Center, bringing the community together with live performances as the year winds down.
Our Identity
Where Route 66 Meets the Chisholm Trail
Yukon is the only community in America that sits at the intersection of these two iconic American routes. That’s not just history — it’s an identity. And it’s one we’re building on.
Visit Yukon OK — Official Tourism SiteHave a Question or Comment?
Mayor Pillmore reads every message. If you have a question about the city, an idea for improvement, or just want to say hello — reach out.