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Edmond Staying Not Weird…

Rich old developers have scrapped plans for a $61 million sculpture park

3:52 PM EDT on June 6, 2023

Well, I guess there’s no need to create a “Don’t Norman My Edmond” bumper sticker. 

Earlier this week, Hal French – a wealthy Oklahoma oil overlord and/or mustard mogul – announced he's rescinding his offer to donate land and money to build a $61-million Poor Man’s Gathering Place (not the coffee shop) near 2nd St. and Coltrane. 

According to The Oklahoman, the park was supposed to have giant statues of galloping horses along with lots of other fancy park things like indoor and outdoor event spaces, an observation tower, performance stages, a large pond, a community garden, fitness/endurance courses, dog parks, and play areas.