Hafer Park is the kind of place you don't just visit--you spend the whole day without even…read morerealizing it. From the moment I stepped onto the trail, surrounded by tall trees and the sound of birdsong, I knew I'd found a gem. The paved walking paths twist and turn through the woods, making it feel like you're out on a little adventure, even though you're right in the heart of Edmond. What really stood out was how much there is for families. I watched kids racing from one playground to the next, each one built with different age groups in mind. There's even soft turf under the toddler areas--nice touch. Parents lounged at shaded benches while little ones climbed and slid their hearts out.

I've been to this park many times before but didn't realize until today that it has great…read moreplayground areas for toddlers with fake grass and safe equipment! I can sit and watch and know he's safe or interact with him. I love it!

Adventure abounds 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th street in Edmond. Here, the street ends and…read moreArcadia Lake begins. This 194 acre spot is one of the best kept secrets in the OKC metro area. A trip to Lake Arcadia can be a modest affair, staying in the car driving through the park around sunset, maybe walking out on the dock watching the sun fade away for the day, or it can be an all day adventure with boating and picnics and barbecues. Early on in 2020 we realized we needed to renew our park pass for Lake Arcadia as we could see this may be a loooong year (boy, we were right on the money). Eighty dollars will get a vehicle in the park for a year if you are an OKC resident. Edmond residents can buy a year park pass for a 20% discount per year (about $64 dollars). This gets you unlimited entry into the park. I'd highly recommend it. I've always said one of my most favorite parts of living in Oklahoma has been the celebration in the sky at the end of daylight ringing in that night is upon us. I'm not from Oklahoma and I will say that the sunsets here are second to none. This park, especially the dock facing west next to the boat ramp is one of my most favorite places to watch the relay of the daylight sun passing into the Southern Hemisphere. Just as dusk settles in wildlife really begin to peek out from the woods. If you have kiddos and can manage to work in a drive through Arcadia at dusk, they'd love to see all the deer (definitely deer), and maybe turkeys, cranes, eagles, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and hawks that come around when most of the all-day lake goers have left for the day. Treat yourself to a sunset here and learn why it's worth every bit of $80 to get to come here as often as you want. October 2020

I am so glad that Lake Arcadia exists! It serves as a perfect nature getaway for the weekend and…read moreit's practically in OKC's backyard. This particular part of the lake Arcadia park system is to the south west of the lake. Today, my infant son and I enjoyed the relatively new spring creek trail. This trail was so nice! It is a multi-use completely paved trail. It is wide enough for walkers to have their own designated lane as well as cyclists their own. Out and back this trail is a good easy 5 miles. It is amongst the trees with glimpses of the creek every. Ow and then. If you want to be a bit more adventurous, get off the beaten path. Yes, go explore those unpaved wild looking hiking trails that branch off from the path most taken. Although this trail is all I enjoyed today, there are many nice shaded picnic tables and grills that could make a great location for a get together. There is also a disc golf course here, although I'm not sure how often it is used. There were several people fishing in this area too. There are lots of ways this park can help you enjoy nature. What are you waiting for? Go check it out!

I love this dog park and that they have two separate spaces for Little, dogs and big dogs. In the…read moreback. There's also a huge pawn that they can play in, which is super cool for animals. That love water. Next-door is a garden that you can even take your dog through as long as they're leashed Beautiful scenery !

We've been coming to this dog park for years. Huge plot of land for pups to roam. No aggressive…read moredogs allowed. There are two sections, small dogs and large dogs with a double gate for entrance into each. Two water faucets and plenty of benches and trees for shade. The property managers keep the grass well maintained and doggie bags stocked. There is a pond in the back that is open seasonally. The locals that come always seem to be nice and pleasant to chat with. In 5 years I have only witnessed a handful of times owners that have been irresponsible or disrespectful to the rules. Best time to come for socialization is weekend in the morning. All other times there are none to a few people at the park. Highly recommend this venue for engagement or a good sniffing time! :)

A touch of nature in busy, dirty, Oklahoma City! Pop in to the small building with live animals and…read moretaxidermied ones. Gorgeous trails and water!

This place is great and so much fun my kids really enjoyed it…read more We saw turtles, squirrels, deer, fish, and plenty of bugs. There are porta pottys but they were pretty clean and the playground is a big plus!

The bathrooms are gross. Please at least buy a pressure washer to clean the floors. Reattach the…read moretoilets to the wall. Reinstall the soap dispensers. Refill the toilet paper.

Not everything about the lake is bad. Not everything about it is good either…read more The positives: lots of activities to do, great picnic and camping spots, pretty large in size, free and beautiful The negatives: water looks dirty, dead wildlife which I don't like to see Overall, more positives than negatives

An overcast morning which was kinda nice to keep the heat down. Ahhhhh the memories of learning…read morehow to use clips. I purchased bikes for my both of my grandson's! But first I had to teach him how to get in & out of the clips. Well 30 minutes later we were finally riding! So the ride took forever but I have no regrets! Teaching my grandson's riding etiquette was key for the whole day! Here's to a whole new level of fun! Can't wait to do this again!!!

Beautiful sunset and great walking trails. There are also restaurants, boating and fishing. It as…read morea golf course.

I've been in 3 times. The first time because I heard they had minnows. They did and they were…read moreexcellent, lasted a little over 36 hours, and were perfect size. The service I received for just minnows is what drove me back. I absolutely felt welcome, like I was royalty, and by people who genuinely love their jobs. This is now my go to fishing shop, not just for minnows anymore.

Outstanding service, very helpful and informative. Great selection including local baitsread more

Stanley Draper Lake is located in the SE part of OKC. This is a recreational lake with fishing and…read moreskiing. Note there is no swimming allowed so not sure how tht works with the skiing. This is a full service marina with ramps and docks as well as boat storage. There is a concession stand inside with the basics as well as bail and fishing stuff. There is a very nice playscape area along with picnic tables and grills for use. Just fisherman today and only a few as it was pretty windy and cool.

It's a beautiful park but they don't do much of a job of cutting the grass and weeds around the…read morebacktrails. There is a tree across the lake with a grill but wasps has taken over most of the chilling areas of the park.

Took a ride over the check out the disc golf area but first took a trip thru the park. This is a…read morevery nice area with plenty of green space, ponds, trails and wildlife in the NW part of the city. You can access it from many directs with easy on and off of the interstate. Lots of traffic so pay attn. I wandered around the park. There were geese everywhere. The grounds are in really good shape for things being dormant. In the spring summer and fall this place is full of color from all the plants and shrubs tht are growing. Pretty much everything is labeled as well.

I was pleasantly surprised by this park. I've driven past it so many times telling myself I'd go…read moreone day and finally did. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy. The parking lot was full but I got lucky and grabbed a spot. I went in the winter so everything was pretty dead but I still found it really pretty and peaceful. I did a mile walk and loved it. Can't wait to come back in the summer and bring my pup for a walk.

awesome place my and my siblings play football there during the summer and fall and it's amazing…read more 10/10 place.

BEST firework show we Californians have EVER seen!!!! Wish we had more time to enjoy this beautiful…read morepark...next time for sure! If you have dogs you will definitely love their dog park too!