Visit
Hours
Wheeler Ferris Wheel is currently closed for the season. We will reopen April 2023!
Tickets and Rates
| Single Ride | $6 |
| Kids 3 & Under | Free |
| Day Pass | $10 |
| Season Pass | $20 |
Children under 42″ must ride with an adult. For group ticket rates please call the Wheeler Ferris Wheel ticket office at 405.655.8455.
Upcoming Events
3.28.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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3.28.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
4.01.23 / 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Ferris Wheel Opening Day
Join us on Saturday, April 1st from 8:00am-10:00pm as we celebrate opening day at the Ferris Wheel with lawn games, hammocks, a food truck, and more! 2023 Season hours are [...]
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4.01.23 / 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Ferris Wheel Opening Day
Join us on Saturday, April 1st from 8:00am-10:00pm as we celebrate opening day at the Ferris Wheel with lawn games, hammocks, a food truck, and more!
2023 Season hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fridays 11:00am-10:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am-10:00pm, and Sundays 12:00pm-9:00pm.
4.04.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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4.04.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
4.11.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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4.11.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
4.15.23 / 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Walk MS: Oklahoma City
Join us as we host Walk MS: Oklahoma City at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel on Saturday, April 15th. The Wheeler Riverfront Plaza opens at 8:00am and the Walk begins at [...]
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4.15.23 / 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Walk MS: Oklahoma City
Join us as we host Walk MS: Oklahoma City at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel on Saturday, April 15th. The Wheeler Riverfront Plaza opens at 8:00am and the Walk begins at 9:30am.
Walk MS® brings together passionate people for a powerful purpose: to end MS forever. Feel the support that can only come from a community whose steps fuel breakthroughs, solutions and a cure. Join the movement today to show that together, we are stronger than MS. Register for the walk at: https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1365
4.18.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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4.18.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
4.22.23 / 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wanderlust Pop Up Shops Spring
Join us on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00am-5:00pm for an afternoon of free fun at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel! The Wanderlust Pop Up Shops will feature over 80 local shops [...]
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4.22.23 / 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wanderlust Pop Up Shops Spring
Join us on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00am-5:00pm for an afternoon of free fun at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel! The Wanderlust Pop Up Shops will feature over 80 local shops and vendors, The Big Friendly Beer Bus, food trucks, lawn games, spring festivities, and more! For more information, check out the Wanderlust Shops on Facebook!
4.25.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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4.25.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
5.02.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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5.02.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
5.09.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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5.09.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
5.16.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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5.16.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
5.23.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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5.23.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
5.30.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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5.30.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
7.25.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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7.25.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
8.01.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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8.01.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
8.08.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
Read More
8.08.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
8.15.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
Read More
8.15.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
8.22.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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8.22.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
8.29.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races [...]
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8.29.23 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler Crit
Wheeler Criterium is Oklahoma City’s premier cycling festival located in the Wheeler District. The event is hosted on Tuesday nights starting in the spring and ending in the fall. Races take off at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom as spectators line the streets to cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists.
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Learn More About Your Visit
Do I have to pay for parking at the Wheel?
All parking in the Wheeler Riverfront Plaza is free to the public.
Does the Wheel accept credit cards?
The Wheeler Ferris Wheel accepts all major credit and debit cards. We do not accept checks.
What are the group ticket rates?
Please call the Wheeler Ferris Wheel ticket office at 405.655.8455 to inquire about group discounts.
Does the Wheel close in the event of bad weather?
During severe weather, nearby lightning, or high winds the Wheel may need to close. After the threat of severe weather has passed, the Wheel will reopen. Call us at 405.655.8455 for the most up-to-date information regarding weather closings.
Does the Wheel allow single riders?
Due to manufacturer guidelines, we do not allow single riders.
Will you donate Ferris Wheel tickets to my event?
The Wheeler Ferris Wheel receives a large volume of ticket donation requests each month. To be considered for a ticket donation for your non-profit event, please send an email info@wheelerdistrict.com with your request.
Can I bring a picnic lunch to the Wheeler Riverfront Plaza?
The Wheeler Riverfront Plaza occasionally hosts a food truck for guests to enjoy. Please check our social media (@WheelerWheelOKC across all platforms) for more information. Guests are also welcome to bring outside food and drink to enjoy. We’ll even provide your picnic blanket! Stop by the Wheeler Ferris Wheel ticket window to grab one.
Is there a height requirement to ride the Wheel?
Children under 42″ must ride with an adult.
What is the history of the Wheeler Ferris Wheel?
Wheeler District is home to the historic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel. After being purchased on eBay in 2008, over $1 million was invested to refresh and refurbish the Wheel. During its time at Pacific Park in Santa Monica, the Wheel served as a backdrop for countless photo shoots and was featured in numerous commercials.
How big is the Wheeler Ferris Wheel?
The Wheeler Ferris Wheel has a diameter of roughly 83 feet and soars over 100 feet above the Oklahoma River. The Wheel features 20 gondolas each of which can accommodate six riders.
When did the Wheeler Ferris Wheel open to the public?
The Wheeler Ferris Wheel opened to the public on July 4, 2016, providing a new public space destination in Oklahoma City.
What else can I do after I ride the Wheel?
Neighbors and visitors can ride the wheel, relax in on-site hammocks, and play lawn games. The park also features OKC’s most “selfied” spot — Hugh Meade’s “O-K-C” sculpture. The metal “O-K-C” letters stand at over 12 feet tall, providing the perfect backdrop for memorable photos.
Find Us
District Address
1801 Wheeler Street, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Ferris Wheel Address
1701 S. Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
