"Flying Fish" by Kenny McCage was originally purchased at the Festival of Arts in 1998 and then later donated it to the Myriad Botanical Garden. It can be found in the pond, constructed of a steel rod circle with one skeletal fish in the middle and three skeletal fish on top.

The Philodendron Dome can be found on the beautiful grounds of the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Downtown Oklahoma City. Philodendron is a tropical American climbing plant that is widely grown as a greenhouse/indoor plant, which is fitting considering the dome is on the southeast side of the Crystal Bridge, an indoor botanical garden. The dome contains many huge leaves, with vines and roots climbing among the curved metal pieces forming the dome. The leaves resemble a Philodendron plant, except in size. The leaves on this sculpture are up to three feet long. Oklahoma native artist Laurie Spencer says that domes "create an atmosphere of quiet contemplating" and that "sounds resonate in a wonderful way inside the domes." The Philodendron Dome is a great addition to one of Oklahoma City's most popular and most beautiful attractions.

Conceived as part of the city’s downtown revitalization plan in the 1960s, the idea for the gardens was originally brought to the table by renowned architect I.M. Pei, who patterned the Gardens after the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. Let by local businessman and oil pioneer Dean A. McGee, cultivation of the Gardens outdoor grounds and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory was journey that took nearly twenty years. In 1975, the City of Oklahoma City purchased a 17-acre plot in the heart of downtown to create the new garden space. In the same year, the Myriad Gardens Trust was formed to oversee the Gardens’ development, a task that took nearly 15 years. Work on the Gardens’ outdoor grounds began in November 1977. In 1981, the Myriad Gardens Foundation was formed to raise private funds for the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. A living plant museum, the conservatory represented the capstone of the Gardens. From 1985 until 1987, work on the conservatory’s unique cylindrical structure took place. Comprised of 17 steel trusses and over 3,000 acrylic tiles, the Crystal Bridge is one of Oklahoma City’s iconic architectural gems. After two years for plant development and interior work, the Crystal Bridge opened its doors to the public on March 25, 1988. With ongoing support from the Foundation, and thanks to a generous donation from Herman and LaDonna Meinders in the late 1990's, the northeast portion of the Gardens were converted into a lush landscape representing Oklahoma native flowers and plants. The Meinders Gardens gives visitors a change to experience Oklahoma’s rich botanical heritage. The 2010 renovation, funded by Project 180, aimed to improve visibility through the park, enhance pedestrian connectivity, improve safety and create a new series of flexible spaces for public use.

Project 180 streetscape renovations installed a series of destination markers throughout downtown Oklahoma City. The destination markers depict an aerial map with a small silver pin that denotes “you are here.” The outer ring of each destination marker highlights a local historic or pop culture event specific to the city. Historical significance: Weather Officers at tinker Air Force Base made history in 1948 when they produced the first accurate forecast of a tornado. Up to that time, meteorologists did not believe it possible to accurately predict the appearance of these chaotic storms. This markers reads: Four miles to the southeast, Tinker Air Force Base was built in 1941 to repair and modify bombers and cargo planes as the nation prepared for World War II. It has continued its mission of support for our Nation’s aircraft in every major conflict and is the state’s largest employer.

Construction of the garden’s infrastructure, including the base of the conservatory, tunnel, water stage, and other core facilities took four years as funding became available. Oklahoma City-based RGDC was the structural engineering firm heading the project. In 1981, the Myriad Gardens Foundation was formed to raise private funds for the construction of the conservatory designed by Conklin & Rossant. It was also at this time that Oklahoma City-based architectural firm HTB was hired to design and landscape the west perimeter of the outdoor gardens. Lippert Brothers Construction began work on the conservatory in September 1983. Edmond, Oklahoma-based Trafco Constructors Inc. accomplished the difficult task of designing and building the 17 tricord trusses that make up the framework of the unique conservatory. The structure was completed in 1985. The interior design of the Crystal Bridge was done by Loftis Bell Downing and Partners, Architects and Planners with the exotic plants being acquired and installed from 1987 to 1988 by Director Mike Bush. In the summer of 1987, the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department took over the operation and maintenance of the Gardens. The Crystal Bridge opened its doors to the public on March 25, 1988.