Welcome to Oxford, Kansas

Oxford is a historic small town located in Sumner County, Kansas on Highway 160 with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Oxford has been named a TREE CITY USA since 1992. The town site sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River. Cave Park is located on the east side of town, and offers a playground area for children, a covered shelter, and a public access, paved boat ramp to the Arkansas River. Little Town Square is in the heart of the City and provides a place to sit and enjoy the activities downtown.  View More About Our Community 

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πŸŽ‰ 2026 Planners Have Arrived! πŸŽ‰


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If you’ve been patiently (or not-so-patiently) counting down the days, the wait is officially over. Our 2026 planners have made their grand entrance at the City Office, and yes — they’re free!

As many of you know, we order these every year for our staff, but the supplier only sells them in bulk… large bulk. So, once again, we’re swimming in planners. Instead of building a fort out of them (tempting, but frowned upon), we’re handing them out to anyone who wants one.

If you’re the type who likes to get a jump on the new year, or if you simply enjoy a crisp, empty planner full of possibility, stop by the office during business hours and pick one up. Supplies will last until… well, until you all wipe us out like you do every year.

Come grab yours — before we start using them as doorstops. πŸ˜‰

Brief Outages This Morning


Oxford News

***UPDATE***

The City Crew discovered that a bad insulator at the City's power plant was the cause of the two blown fuses earlier this morning. They have replaced the insulator along with both fuses so there should be no further outages. 

 

The two brief power outages this morning were caused by blown fuses. Our city crew is currently working to locate the source of the issue. Thank you for your patience. We'll provide an update when available. 

New Backup Generation Policy Adopted


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At the City Council meeting held last night, November 4, 2025, the Oxford City Council approved a new Backup Generation Policy to ensure consistent and reliable electric service for our community. This policy establishes clear guidelines for the safe and efficient use of backup generators within city limits. It aims to promote reliability during outages while maintaining compliance with state and local regulations. The full policy is available below for your review. Residents may also email or stop by the City Office to request a copy.

For questions or additional information, please contact the City Office at (620) 455-2223.

🌳 Burn Site Open for Storm Debris 🌳


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🌳 Burn Site Open for Storm Debris 🌳

Due to the recent storms, the City’s burn site will be open today through the rest of the week to allow residents to dispose of downed tree limbs and storm debris.

This service is available free of charge to Oxford residents. Please use this opportunity to clean up your properties and help keep our community safe and tidy.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Office at (620) 455-2223.
 

🌳 Volunteer Opportunity – Join Oxford's Park Board! 🌳

Oxford Park Board


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🌳 Volunteer Opportunity – Help Shape the Future of Oxford’s Parks! 🌳

Do you love our local parks? Dream of new playgrounds, community events, or making our green spaces even more inviting? πŸŒΌπŸ› Then this is your moment!  The City of Oxford has 2 open volunteer positions on the Park Board, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals to join the team! πŸ’ͺ

 

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