*** Review is during COVID-19 ***…read more Came here earlier in the summer and it was so fun. This is a great spot!!! We wanted to find a swimming hole one day, which I now know can be very difficult to do! After driving around and around to several different spots for hours, where place after place turned out to be unsuccessful or just nonexistent, we were almost ready to give up. Then we remembered one more spot we could try... a swimming hole we'd been to when I was a little kid, with surprisingly clear blue water. We couldn't remember the name at first, but after some calls to my Grandma (always a great resource!) she helped us remember that it was Little Blue! Little Blue was still a bit hard to track down, but we eventually made it there, and had FINALLY found a spot worth staying around for! The water was as pretty as we remembered. In the shallower parts, it's crystal clear and you can see lots of pretty rocks on the bottom and sometimes little fishies too! The deepest part becomes a pretty blue color, and the water went up to at least between my elbows and shoulders (maybe more?). That deepest part isn't a huge area, so a little hard to stake your claim on it if you are trying to social distance, but overall there's plenty of space to spread out. It seemed to me like there were two areas: the area I just described, and then more river down to the left of that. This second area is much less populated, but I can see why, as it kind of quickly starts to get a pretty fishy smell as you go further and also has some animal bones (yeah...). Aside from the water, there's also lots of parking space, where many people had also set up camp (as in literally to camp in a tent for the night). We went on a Saturday (reminder that this was also in the "heat" of summer, no pun intended) so there were quite a few people. However, we were still able to stay a safe distance from others... we did have to be pretty mindful of it though, since others did not appear to be doing the same. I would give 5 stars if it (and other swimming holes in Oklahoma) had better information for people to find and clearer locations/directions!!! It's honestly pretty ridiculous. Also because that second swimming area down to the left could use a little work.

Small & quiet. Refreshing & not too cold on our super hot day. We Had to be careful we didn't want…read moreour kids inhaling around a few groups.

This was a great little spot that I found on my drive back from Arkansas to Tulsa. The waterfall…read moreis pretty and there are a few trails. Lots of benches, picnic tables, and even paved pathways.

Natural Falls State Park is located in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, 6 miles from the border with…read moreArkansas. If you're coming to Natural Falls for barbecuing, picnicking, short hiking, lounging around and camping...then this park is for you. I was scrolling through Google Maps and discovered a photo that looked intriguing. It was a picture of a 77 foot plunging waterfall among a scenic backdrop known as Ozark Springs. This Ozark Springs waterfall is the #1 top highlight at the park. The rest of the activities (I believe) are side compliments. So...if you're passing through West Siloam Springs, it could be worthwhile to check out Ozark Springs, and it doesn't take long to do. The trails map says 45 minutes, but it can be finished in less. The walk to the falls is half a mile at the most. You can find Ozark Springs along the Dripping Springs Trail. There are two parts to capturing views. First is from an overlook point high above. After completing this lookout spot, then it's 47 steps down to the bottom. The base of Ozark Falls has a boardwalk pathway leading you in front of the waterfall. I was tempted to step off the boardwalk to avoid the hand railing when taking pictures, but that wasn't not allowed. Also unfortunately, they don't permit swimming in the pool that Ozark Falls splashes into. But the waters appeared refreshing. You can connect Dripping Springs Trail with Ghost Coon Trail to combine two hikes in one. Or otherwise you can return to the Dripping Springs Trailhead and either choose another pathway or hang out, have lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are a few other trails you can consider, but they're nothing dramatic. - Fox Den Trail - 1.5 miles to a "rock overhang and cavern area". - Bear Trail - hardly a hike but leads to Ozark Springs and intersects with Dripping Springs Trail. - Pine Ridge Trail - 3/4th's of a mile that navigates the perimeter of Natural Falls Park. It's $10 entrance fee for a day pass. You can pay at the Visitor Center. Plus inside the VC, you can purchase souvenirs from a small selection of items or buy snacks and drinks if you haven't arrived prepared. I noticed they have a lot of space for camping. Although I didn't spend a night here, the conditions for sleeping outdoors looked inviting. Btw...while walking along Ghost Coon Trail, I passed by these Yurts, or I'd describe them as huts accommodative for "glamping" or glorified camping. It's like upscale camping staying in tent - cabins. There may have been 5 - 6 yurts located beside the grass edge of the forest and pleasant looking for enjoying the great outdoors. Overall, Natural Falls State Park has a quiet setting and is fine for taking a few hours to breathe in fresh air, especially if you're in no hurry. Although I wanted more challenging hiking trails and activities to keep me occupied, I was okay with taking a lazy day to appreciate nature.

A small, downtown city park with a playground, walking paths, gazebo, trash bins, benches, and…read moreseasonal decor (at least for Christmas) - this is a nice park to visit in decent weather - especially with a treat or drink in hand from one of the nearby shops or restaurants. Here you can learn a bit about how the town of Tahlequah was founded. Be sure to walk to the nearby waterfall as well!

Great retreat venue. Comfortable meeting room for our group of approximately 80. Unfortunately…read morethere were no onsite kitchen facilities due to a previous fire but caterers are available. Beautifully kept grounds on lakeside setting. Nice walking trails. Beautiful inspiration point peninsula just outside the meeting area. I stayed in a studio cottage which was clean and comfortable, and included a fridge with freezer and microwave. There were multiple windows overlooking the lake. There are multiple options for accommodations. Very nice experience.

This review is specifically for the golf course! It's a 9 hole course with perfect views of the…read morelake. It's very reasonably priced! Nice golf carts. Golf cart paths are a bit worn and bumpy, but to golf a course this nice for so little $ is great. No complaints. They have great practice spots too to chip, putt, and drive. I love the afternoon option to play twilight hours.

Not a single trip to our 1919 log cabin in Eureka Springs is ever really complete until we've…read morestopped by Magnetic Springs for a couple of bottles of cold, delicious Ozark mountain spring water. Furthermore, our good friends Alvin and Charlie run the nearby Magnetic Springs Resort. (Hey, it's a gay friendly, clothing optional place. Great for what it is but probably not a prime choice for heterosexual Southern Baptist types who are in town for a weekend of Bible study and Trump worship.) You really need to stop by these historic springs if you're in the Eureka Springs area -- lots of doctors and artists (and temperance advocate Carrie Nation!) lived in this area a hundred and twenty years ago. Lots of nearby bars and restaurants, as well as shops and galleries. (This is just around the bend from Main Street, for Pete's sake.)

Always love stopping by here and putting my hands in the water. It is so serine…read more Such a cool place to visit.

Bartlesville treasure for younger kids. You can't beat the little rides they have for kids. Cheap…read moretoo. I think it's .50 a ride. Most of the rides do have height limits and I think my son was about 7 or 8 the last time we went. By far the best ride in my opinion is the airplanes where the kids actually make them go up and down as they spin around the carousel.

Kiddie park is a fantastic place to go for young children. I'd say the best ages are 3 to 5 or 6…read morethough we just returned from a trip with my eight-year-old twins. They still had several rides that they work too big for. To make a day of it, visit the Sooner waterpark splash pad until kiddie park opens at 6 PM. Grab a custard at Jareds after!

This is an amazing playground and park that has been retooled and refurbished. All of the play…read moreequipment is brand new and paved. Pathways have been added to get park goers from point to point without the need to trudge through muddy wet ground when it is rainy season. The playground surfaces are all weatherproof, which is a fantastic addition to the playground. This park has plenty of space for picnic and pavilions for parties. It has a train that operates seasonally through the park that features a tunnel and other exciting activities. There is a large city pool also included in the park that has a brand new structure, including a very nice competitive swim area stands, diving area, etc, along with changing rooms, showers, concessions, etc. There is also a putt putt course located within the park. Additionally, the park includes a tennis center and tennis lessons as well as organized tennis events and a tennis league.

Looks like several areas of the park are being renovated. Which is a good thing for the community…read more After checking out of our AirBnb were thought it would be a great idea to take our dog for a walk, There is a nice concrete sidewalk around the park and being early in the morning we did not come across very many walkers. Every city/community needs to have a park so everyone can use. This is a good example!

This medium sized park is over an acre and includes two sets of playground equipment for smaller…read moreand larger kids to play and climb. There are walking trails that meander through the park and a nice escape to enjoy some nature in this large small city. The park looks to be perfect for picnics with several picnic tables and shaded areas and a small pavilion. he park was named after long term City Council Members Ed Austin and Mary Baggett, with gratitude and recognition of many years of dedicated service to our citizenry. There is dedicated park parking. [Review 2343 of 2024 - 391 in Arkansas - 23357 overall]

This park is every little kids dream! It has a huge merry go round type toy that you could easily…read morefit 6 small kids on and it entertained my little one and his friends almost the entire 2 hours we were there! There are also so many trees! I absolutely love it! It was a bit overcast today so it was nice and cool but even on a hot day the trees will provide shade. There's also a wonderful aroma of honeysuckle wafting through the park and it was fun to show the kids how to get the sweet nectar from it. It only got 4 stars because there are no bathrooms! There is a Kum and go .4 mi away but that's still pretty inconvenient. Right now it looks like there is only street parking and there is one open parking spot and one handicapped spot open. There's another parking lot on the car side but it is blocked off because of all the construction. So, make sure the kiddos all go to the bathroom before you head out and you'll have a great time!

Lame. Uninpressive. Ran down. Crummy part of town. Photos are not accurate. The castle area is…read morein need of paint and it's just old and looks bad. There wasn't too much nice and was really let down after reading the good reviews. Wouldn't recommend.

Beautiful park! Great playgrounds, fairy garden and castle, tennis courts, gazebos, walking trails,…read morefountains, swings, and even a city pool. Lots of trees and shade and near downtown. Some areas currently under construction.

Van Buren Municipal Park is located just off 11th Street and Maple Street (on the other end of the…read morepark). Things to do in this park include: Feeding geese (yes you can feed them break, no they wont chase after you) by the lake Running track around the lake Two seperate play grounds for kids to play on, one being gated Swing sets Baseball/softball area behind the park A small stream Covered picnic tables for public use In the park there is a medium sized golf course, a Boys and Girls Club where you can play basketball, and a swimming pool that isnt used anymore. Also features a really old cannon in the parking lot between the swimming pool and gold course. At the second playground there is a swingset for wheelchairs and toddler seats. Normally everyone that comes here is super friendly and corteous like on the running track. Doesnt cost a cent to come here and its always nice to get fresh air and have fun!