Welcome to Grove Oklahoma

Retirement Destination

As a result of its many attributes, people from around the country have chosen Grove as their retirement destination, which has reflected positively in the demographics of this area of “The Four States” (Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas & Missouri).

Ever since Rand McNally and The Wall Street Journal rated Grand Lake as one of the nation’s top retirem

ent places, Grove has attracted an increasing number of retirees looking for the serenity and investment potential Grand Lake provides.

Rand McNally says that with a median age of 49.9, Grand Lake is one of the nation’s five best retirement areas based on the cost of living, state and local taxes, climate and typical household earnings.

Anchored by six industries, the Grove area’s economy includes tourism, retail, service, health, manufacturing and senior services. Grove itself is the center of commerce along the mor

e than 1300 miles of Grand Lake’s shore line. In fact, with its seven banks, numerous shops and large operations of Wal-Mart and Lowes, Grove

FESTIVALS & FESTIVITIES

Several festivals are featured throughout the year in Grove including music-based events like the American Heritage Music Festival (Ricky Skaggs was a recent featured artist.) Grovefest in May lends excitement to the coming summer fun around the lake and features a 50’s Cruise Night, arts & crafts events, a carnival and many other fun-filled activities.

In October, the nationally recognized Pelican Festival celebrates the arrival of migratory flocks of American White Pelicans. These great white birds have established a resting-place on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees on their way south from the Great Salt Lake in Utah to their winter homes in Louisiana and Texas. It’s no wonder Grove is “The Gateway to Grand.

Grove's Downtown Revitalization

Moves Ahead

As you stroll through downtown Grove, you’ll undoubtedly notice its charming streetscape reminiscent of an era gone by. But what you won’t see is the hard work and dedication of a community committe

d to rejuvenating its downtown.

Phase I of Grove’s Downtown Revitalization Project was celebrated in November 2007. At a cost of nearly one million dollars, enhancements included new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, utilities and public parking improvements.

The revitalization project targets the two blocks in each direction from the corner of Third and Main and is a joint effort of the Grove Area Cham

ber of Commerce, City of Grove and downtown businesses. Phase II is scheduled for completion in 2009.

The project’s mission is clear: To revitalize historic downtown Grove’s economy. Since 1817 Grove has been a well-known trading center. Today it is

one of Oklahoma’s fastest growing cities.

So, be our guest. Take a stroll downtown and enjoy Grove’s shopping and dining. Take time to wander through the art galleries or attend the latest production at the local Playmakers community theatre. We guarantee your spirits will be lifted and you’ll begin to discover our Grand Lifestyle.

Dr. Larry Stout has been active in the Grand Lake community since moving here from Dodge City, Kansas in 1999. For several years, he served on the Grove Chamber Board of Directors, currently as ex officio. While serving on the board, Dr. Stout became chairman of the Grove Downtown Revitalization Committee. Under his leadership, the committee saw Phase I of the project completed in fall 2007.

Dr. Stout has also been active in the Grand Lake Sail & Power Squadron in several positions including commander for two terms. He established an environmental committee that has worked with the GRDA and the Oklahoma Water Resource Board to improve Grand Lake through shoreline clean up and aquatic plantings.

Dr. Stout practices chiropractic at 1107 E. 13th in Grove. He has been named Grand Marshal of the Pelican Festival Parade, 2005; Grand Laker of the Year, 2006; and Best Chiropractor 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 in the Grove Sun Daily “Best of the Best” Poll.

Ozark Mountains just a short drive from Joplin, Missouri and Springdale, Arkansas. Originally named Grove Springs, Grove has moved from a sleepy little fishing village of decades past into the limelight as the premier location in the Grand Lake area for many services.

Welcome to Grove

The largest city on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is Grove, a former watering hole before the Civil War and now one of Oklahoma’s fastest growing cities.

Grove is situated at the foothills of the

A GRAND WELCOME TO GROVE!

Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks and on the shores of beautiful Grand Lake, thousands of visitors each year dream about living in this wonderful town called Grove. To describe living here in our unique setting, we sum it up by saying we are “Living the Grand Life.”

Grove maintains sought-after small-town traditions, warm hospitality, and good solid values while being designated as the fastest growing community in the fastest growing county in Oklahoma.

A family-oriented, peaceful lifestyle with clean air, a low crime rate, and mild four-season climate are just part of why Grove residents are Living the Grand Life, which also includes a natural environment of rolling hills and flowing waters, plus much more!

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience our lifestyle, and guarantees there is no other community that can offer you the same excellent and diverse quality of life.

Lisa Friden, President

Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

918-786-9079

Read a Complete story on INTEGRIS -Grove Hospital in our Health Care Section

As with other areas around Grand Lake, the Grove area was up and down through the early part of the millennium, but has seen a significant surge in the average and median sales prices of the past couple of years. Overall the average sales price of a single family home in Grove (all inclusive, lakefront and non lakefront) has increased 38% from 2000 through November of 2007 to its current level of $174,622. The median sales price has reached its current level of $127,000. The significant difference between the average sales price and the median sales price at 2005 levels is the introduction of several newer lakefront and upper end developments which are selling for significantly more than was seen in the early part of the decade.

Grove continues to maintain its most affordable nature while being the commercial hub of the Grand Lake area. Average and median sales prices continue to be significantly lower than those found in competitive markets and nationally.

Grove Real Estate... At a Glance

In October,

the nationally recognized Pelican Festival celebrates the arrival of migratory flocks of American White Pelicans.

generates the majority of Grand Lake’s retail sales. New businesses open daily in Grove. Major retailers like Wal-Mart Supercenter, Lowe’s and Walgreen Drug Stores have joined the growing list of quality developments. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, a new public library, six-screen movie theater, specialty gift stores and riverboat tours complete the list. New businesses open daily in Grove.

Aviation enthusiasts gather at Grove Municipal Airport, just 1.5 miles east of the city. It has a 5,250 foot by 75 foot runway, a full-length parallel taxiway and available hangars.

Har-Ber Village Museum and a nationally-recognized botanical garden, Lendonwood Gardens, along with craft shops, antique merchants and an ever-growing selection of new and established commercial, medical, industrial and educati

onal enterprises continue to flourish in Grove. Try Tiramisu’s Italian menu or coffee at Java Dave’s, both in downtown Grove. Both restaurants have wi-fi service as has most of downtown.

When arriving in Grove, consider some of these activities to get you tuned into the community:

Join the Playmakers Theatre Group where you can participate in live comedy, music, drama, readers theatre and youth theatre performances throughout the year. For information, call (918) 786-8950 or email playmakers@ gcinet.net.

Visit the new YMCA (918) 786-5774 or drop by the Grove Chamber of Commerce or Grand Lake Visitors Center, where you can find lots of area and event information.

If you’re home shopping, we’ve provided you with in depth information on 10 prestigious home developments in the New Homes & Remodeling Guide on page 39. Use this handy guide to help you find that beautiful home with waterfalls and docks for your new boat.

Grand Lake

New Homes Guide

If you are looking for a new home in Grove, you will find what you need in our New Homes & Remodeling Guide pages of this Web Site.

You will find editorial features on Patricia Island Estates, Melody Point, The Preserve, and if you are interested in a Log Home, you will enjoy the story on Cedar Log Homes on the Grand Lake New Homes Guide site.

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