David and I put a lot of thought into where in the Tulsa area we wanted to live when we moved a little over a year ago. We took several things into consideration such as... schools, parks, neighborhoods, commute time for David, etc... After doing our research we decided that Broken Arrow was the best choice for our family. We made a great choice and we both love it here. It looks like many others agree because Broken Arrow was recently named one of the top 10 cities to raise a family in the August edition of Family Circle Magazine.
10 Best Towns for Families: 2008
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Population: 78,854
Households with children: 51%
Student/teacher ratio: 20:1
Residents who recycle: 44%
Its population has nearly doubled since 1990, but this Tulsa suburb hasn't gone through many growing pains. Homes are still a bargain, and the streets are safe, thanks to a team effort by local police and neighborhood watch groups. "You never hear sirens," says Leslie Purcell, 34, a stay-at-home mom to Colin, 14, Connor, 5, and 8-month-old Cooper. "This is the kind of place where farmers can set up their stands and leave because they know people will pay." Kids hang out at swimming pools, tennis courts, and soccer and softball fields (the town's 38 parks span 750 acres) by day, and at the new youth complex under the Friday night lights. Rush hour is gridlock free, which means Leslie's husband, Shon, 34, an energy-company businessman, can commute to his Tulsa office in just 20 minutes. For Leslie, nothing's nicer than tooling around and running errands in her neighborhood. "When you drive down the block people wave at you, and you wave back," she says. "You feel like you belong."
Going for the Green: Residents can use the Green Traveler web site to start a carpool or hook up with one. On Ozone Alert Days they can ride the bus for 50 cents.
This makes me proud to call myself a resident of Broken Arrow.
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