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A Long History, A Bright Future

An aerial photo of a crowded street and food trucks.

The Place to Be

Downtown Chickasha is a great place to do business, located where U.S. Highways 62 and 81 meet, and just a mile and a half from Interstate 44. The EDC places special importance on the downtown district. Several buildings old and new are available for sale or lease along Chickasha Avenue and nearby streets.

Numerous events throughout the year take place downtown, including but not limited to: the Rotary Run 5k, YMCA’s Open Streets, the Rock Island Arts Festival, Rock Island Ride, and the Oklahoma Food Truck Championship (at right). New events created in the past few years include the Christmas in July Cooldown Concert & Block Party and the Festival of Light‘s December at the Depot. Additionally, it is home to the award-winning Chickasha Leg Lamp.

We’d love to help you find a place for your business downtown! Give us a call at (405) 224-0787.

Recent Developments

  • In 2021, the EDC installed benches and bike racks along Chickasha Avenue, thanks to an AARP Community Challenge Grant. The grant also funded the installation of decorative crosswalks, currently in progress.
  • Phase 1 of a new urban park opened November 2022 along 1st Street, maintained by the Chickasha Community Foundation. The phase was funded by $1.4 million in private donations. Planning has begun on the next phases.
  • New murals have been added to downtown properties.
  • In September 2021, the Chickasha City Council approved guidelines for “streateries” in the downtown area.
  • This year, the EDC partnered with Life Skills Institute to start weekly cleanups of downtown. Downtown businesses can sponsor a given month by making a donation to LSI.
  • Five new restaurants have opened since the beginning of 2022.
  • Several buildings are being remodeled to create more office space downtown.

Downtown Businesses

Arts & Culture

  • Science & Arts Art Wrecker
  • Washita Theatre, home of Chickasha Community Theatre
  • The newly opened Chickasha Area Arts Council Gallery
  • The Grady County Historical Society
  • The Tavern Game Shop

Food & Drink

  • Canadian River Brewing Company
  • The Speak Lounge
  • Iron Tree Coffee
  • Ben & Jay’s Pizzeria
  • Crazy 8 Café
  • Alexander Eats
  • Shakespeare Wine Company
  • The Flower Shop Winery & Pizzeria
  • Brandi’s Bar & Grill
  • Roberto’s Tex-Mex & Cantina

Shopping & Retail

  • Legendary Bicycles
  • Tammie’s Bling Boutique
  • The Chickasha Mall
  • Perrefitte Home & Gifts
  • Southern Blossom Boutique
  • L&L Emporium Antiques
  • Brink’s Downtown Boutique