Arrowhead Park in Broken Arrow is a nice walking park, as well as a sports complex, picnic area,…read moreand playground. The walk is in a figure out (sort of) and some of it is shaded. It was better shaded before they improved it with the new sports complex, but at least they did plant trees to replace the ones that were torn down. Unfortunately, it will take a while to grow big enough to provide decent shade. That said, it's still a nice walking park. You can get about a mile by walking the trail once. It starts in the parking lot, wraps around a pond and then back to the parking lot. Oreo like it!

We've enjoyed walking and running here for almost 10 years now. Great location for some exercise or…read moreeven easy fishing in the Tulsa area. It's just short of 3.0 miles all the way around so not quite a 5K. Can get very busy on beautiful days!

Be going to the reservoir since 1987. Used to run around 4× each night in my younger years. 2.3…read moremiles around it. I walk it mostly now with a little running mixed in. Lock your vehicles..

Shout out to Michael who greeted me outside. He provided me with information about the trails, the…read morecolor coded flags on the trees, points of interest to watch for, such as the tree that grows sides ways, sandwiched between large boulders. He was super helpful! I hiked The Falls Trail, which is 3.5 miles and rated difficult, and the rating is absolutely accurate. The trails are well marked and easy to follow. All of them begin to the left of the visitor center as you walk toward the Fire Road. To reach The Falls Trail, you walk about a quarter mile on the Fire Road, and the trail is the second access point on the left. It's clearly marked with signage, so you won't miss it. Near the butterfly garden, where the trails split to take The Falls Trail or the Wilson Trail, there's a water jug with cold water available, which is a thoughtful touch. The first half of The Falls trail is fairly easy, mostly flat, and a nice warmup. Eventually the terrain shifts to rocky sections and larger boulders. You're not rock scrambling, but there are a few places where the step up or down is high enough to make you slow down and choose your footing. The second half is where the difficulty really sets in. It's mostly incline, and mile markers 118 and 119 were the toughest for me because of the steep grade. It took me three and a half hours to complete the trail, longer than I expected. I'm out of shape and still adjusting to Oklahoma humidity, so I needed several breaks on the return route. The entire trail is under a thick canopy, which keeps you shaded but also blocks most of the breeze. It's a blessing and a challenge at the same time. One thing I really appreciated was the park's safety protocols. Color‑coded flags on the trees help keep you on the correct trail, and the mile markers include location numbers. If you ever have an emergency, you can relay that number so rescuers can find you quickly. No one expects to need help, but it's reassuring to know the system is in place. There are also a couple of spots marked with blue flags that indicate the quickest way out to the Fire Road, which is helpful if you need to exit the trail fast. The visitor center is a great place to cool down after a long hike. There are misters out front, and I stood under them when I finished because I was overheated and exhausted. They felt amazing. There are also rocking chairs outside, and inside you'll find clean bathrooms and a small selection of souvenirs including magnets, pins, keychains, beanies, and T‑shirts. I picked up a sticker and a pin. They really thought of everything to make your visit a good one. From having wood hiking poles you can borrow inside the Visitor Center, to the misters and rocking chairs, the water jug, the color coded flags. Highly recommend visiting Keystone Ancient Forest.

There is a decent sized parking lot for free parking. There is a small welcome center with decent…read morebathrooms before you hit the trails. There are several loop options of various lengths. For my first experience, it was really nice. It was kind of chilly but really perfect weather for a hike and to explore. It was quiet and we didn't see many people while we were out hiking. The trails are well marked as well. It's a nice location to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

This is a smaller park but still manages to have enough to do here. There is a pretty solid (though…read morelow) playground with things to climb on and slide down. It's on a soft mulch base which is nice for the little ones who tend to fall down a lot. Not far away from the playground is a picnic shelter that has a couple of tables but no grill. The main feature in Vandever Park is the pair of tennis courts. They're fenced in and the tennis area has a dedicated set of lights. Nice park! [Review 16266 overall - 101 in Oklahoma - 1772 of 2021.]

This park sits on the border of a suburban neighborhood, an apartment complex, and office space. It…read morewas not quite deserted on the hot April day when my one year-old and I went to visit. There are double tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, two swings, and playground equipment. Everything is in working condition, and there are a few wonderful trees that give lots of shade from the afternoon sun. The parking lot needed its stripes repainted, and I wish the swing set had had a bucket seat for a baby, but for a neighborhood park, it's a-ok! Nice to visit if you live in walking distance or need to find a tennis court, but if you're making a special trip for a couple of hours at the park, Tulsa has bigger, more lively, and more baby-friendly options.

Leisure Park is one of Broken Arrow's neighborhood parks. It is 4.5 acres and has a good few…read morefeatures to keep your little ones outside and, hopefully, petered out. Big playground, picnic shelter with a charcoal grill, separate picnic tables, and a basketball court. The park has a dedicated parking lot. The splashpad is open seasonally, so it's closed now in mid-October. [Review 16265 overall - round number 100 in Oklahoma - 1771 of 2021.]

This is one of the sacred places in Tulsa. It is by 18th street and Cheyenne Avenue. The Creek…read moreNation Council Oak Tree is a U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1992. It represents the founding of talasi (now Tulsa), meaning "old town" by the Lochapoka Tribal Town of the Creek Nation. The Creeks were forced to leave their homeland in Alabama and travel to Indian Territory. After their arrival in 1836, the Lochapokas chose an oak tree on top of a hill that overlooked the Arkansas River as the site of their council ground. They lit a new ceremonial fire, using coals they had carried on their journey, established a busk ground, where all council business would be conducted. These grounds were also a gathering place for tribal ceremonies, feasts and games. The site continued to be used for these events until 1896. The Creeks still hold an annual celebration of their arrival at this site on October 20. The Creek Nation and several individuals bought the site and donated it to the City of Tulsa. The city turned the 1.86 acres plot into Creek Nation Council Oak Park. Richard Thornton is the architect for the park. In 2008, the Oklahoma Centennial Commission sponsored a "Trail of Tears" monument honoring the Creeks' suffering as they were forced to endure the trek. The sculpture titled Morning Prayer, was created by Creek artist Dan Brook, depicts a flame rising from a hearth.

I visited this park after reading about the history and development of Tulsa. For such a small…read moreoperation, the park is very well maintained and excellently honors the traditions of the Mvskoke and Euchee tribes.

Went running and saw this amazing view. Not that crowded, nice and quiet. Nice park has a field and…read moreplay ground for kid to enjoy.

This small neighborhood park was the perfect rest stop on our road trip. We were driving through…read moreMuskogee and needed a place to eat lunch, stretch our legs and let the kids run around. We tried Honor Heights Park, which looked beautiful but was closed for some reason (all entrances blocked off). We decided to give Rotary Park a try and are glad we did. There are several picnic tables, a port-a-potty, a splash pad (wasn't operating since it's winter), and a playground. Our four-year-old and 17-month-old both had fun playing and found plenty to do. Overall, a good place not far off the highway for a quick rest stop.