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    4.5 (11 reviews)

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    Shane F.

    Keystone ancient forest is a BEAUTIFUL hike with many trails. Just moved to Stillwater and made the drive here and it was 100% worth it. We will be coming back, the staff were super nice as well in the guest area. Plenty of trails to pick from and plenty of long hikes to do! Perfect place for the pups.

    Jennifer W.

    We've been wanting to come hike here for quite some time but they're only open sporadically so it's been tough getting out here. So happy we made it! Fall is a gorgeous time to hike out here. The trees are beautiful shades of oranges, reds and yellows and it's cool enough to get several miles in. No bathrooms except ports potties but they are working on a welcome center right now. Now sure when it'll be open though. All the trails were very well marked and lots of maps along the paths. We also saw many guides that were helpful. Very clean with little to no trash on the trails. Can't wait to go back! Only warning I have is be prepared for a lot of people, it's a busy place since they're only open a few days a month.

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    Tulsa Z.

    Last time I was here was several years ago and many, many improvements since then. Last week I had some time and decided to get a little fresh air by trying out the Childers Trail (rated "easy") which is .6 miles and asphalt paved. There's a large parking lot and welcome center with volunteers. It's only open Thursday - Sunday 8am - 2pm. Certain Saturdays you can bring your dog. Today, I decided to do the Frank Trail 2.8 miles round trip and while it's not paved, it is in very good shape. It's rated "moderate" because there some uneven stretches and occasional rocks and roots in the path. At the 1.4 mile marker is the "Ghost of Washington Irving Lookout" which offers a vista of Lake Keystone. It took a little more than an hour in part because I stopped to read the information boards situated periodically. The trail is well marked and there are several places to have a sit and rest before moving on. The volunteers were very welcoming and friendly. I believe there are time they will accompany you on the trail and point out what could easily be missed. It's free and a good way to get some exercise and fresh air.

    Jennifer S '.

    This place was great. I think since the last review was given they've done a much better job letting the public know when they are open through their Facebook page. Just 'like' their page and you will always have an idea of what events are coming up and when they'll be open. I live in Tulsa so it's about a 30 minute BEAUTIFUL drive west to get there, but I'd be disappointed if I drove all that way and then it was closed. So, just make sure you are checking their Facebook page or website (http://www.sandspringsok.org) to ensure they are open. When you do get there, you can park in a nice parking lot and you are greeted by the nicest volunteers who will explain what to look for along the trails and can give a history of the forest. We didn't see any massive old trees, but we only did one trail. I think you may see that on the more aggressive trail we opted to try another time. There are beautiful views of Keystone lake! I can't wait to come back in the Fall/Winter when you can see more through the trees. They have a children's trail that would be very easy for any kiddos and the Frank trail that we did that was 2.8 miles in total. It's an easy hike with not too many hills but lots of open areas with prairie grasses that I thought was really unique for a forest. All in all, great experience and another great option that was still close to Tulsa. You definitely feel like you've stepped away somewhere really special while you are there and it's free... I'd highly recommend this as another alternative to Turkey Mountain.

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    We had a very fun day in this gorgeous forest on a well-maintained walking trail. I can't wait to go back.

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    Case Community Park - Entrance

    Case Community Park

    4.7(3 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    This park recently underwent a major remodel, and I couldn't believe the improvements!…read more The park is very spread out with 3-4 different play areas and a splash pad scattered around soccer and baseball/softball fields. There are also walking trails that wind throughout the park and along the river! One of my favorite things about the play areas is that towards the back of the park there is a playground specifically designed for younger children ages 2-5 years old! Although with supervision a one year old could easily play on this as well. This is great because a lot of typical playgrounds can be unsafe for younger children and more likely for an accident to happen. Next to this particular playground there is one designed for older children ages 5-12, so for anyone with multiple children they can play on the appropriate set and not get bored. Another great thing I noticed about the playgrounds, they have padded artificial grass underneath and around them versus the typical wood chips or rocks!

    Case Community Park Park is absolutely beautiful!! Newly remodeled. There is a skate park, 5…read moreplaygrounds, 3 mile trail, volleyball, disc golf course,splash pad,baseball parks, soccer fields and a BMX track. In the summer Case Community center has outdoor movies with popcorn! The trail is very scenic and most of the trail runs along views of the river. My favorite part is to find the bald eagles. There is a nest that resides in the park and you can often see them flying overhead. The park contains so many trees! Which make you feel like your in nature. The park also has newly installed picnic tables. It just really is a nice place to have near by. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there is no dog park.

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    Playground for young kids!

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    Veterans Park - Nice park

    Veterans Park

    4.1(13 reviews)
    14.3 mi

    A very nice park adjacent to businesses and restaurants. I noticed many of the benches were covered…read morewith ants/bugs it could just be the timing of the year. A great walking park!

    *** Review is during Covid-19 ***…read more Going through pictures in my phone and realized I never posted this from when I went in the late summer! This is a nice place for a calm little stroll. There's no playground area or super large/ significant grassy areas to spread out for typical park activities, so it really is mostly for walking around. The main focus, then, is the fountain and pond. Then it's kind of little paths going around it. I really like how there are different levels, so you can be down closer to the pond or higher up. I also think it makes it that much more visually appealing. The paths and levels are made out of large brown stones which I think looks good. There's also some plants around - I think they are called cats tails? Don't quote me on that haha. There are a good amount of benches for sitting spread through the perimeter of the pond. There's also a deck sort of area nearer to the fountain. It looks nice, but could DEFINITELY use a clean up. There was quite a bit of trash, particularly near/ caught in the deck part. It wasn't a completely disgusting amount, but definitely noticeable. To be fair, while I was walking around a didn't see a SINGLE trash can. How can it stay clean when trash cans aren't provided?! This is the main reason for not being 5 stars. If it were cleaned up and then added some trash cans to prevent it getting so trashy again in the future, it'd be great! I saved my favorite thing for last: the view!!! The entire Tulsa skyline isn't visible, but you can see part of it, plus a highway bridge, which is a really cool backdrop in my opinion. Overall it's also cool that there's this semi-tucked away park (though not really the super grassy open kind as mentioned) in a more downtown/ urban area. In fact, it's just a walk across the street to some coffee shops, restaurants, etc.

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    Gathering Place - Playground

    Gathering Place

    4.6(349 reviews)
    14.2 miMaple Ridge

    got there, immediately liked addition to shared trail of distinction between running and vehicle…read morelanes via green paint at potential collision junctions. next, oh wait, before that, getting ready to cross riverside dr, i heard and saw hooping on the 2nd most southernly of the 5 courts, and hollered something bout hooping on the volleyball court because i've come to associate all 3 of the most southernly courts with a volleyball net setup, even though the 3rd most southernly and northernly is the only court i actually saw with one tonight. okay, so, yeah, the hooping was decently good too, saw a couple tough drives to basket, including a smooth finger rolling lay. i'd not hopped into any of the pickup runs, but glad to be there and see some action. by the way, the drives and lay transpired on the 2nd most northernly court, which tends to be where the most serious hoopers congregate from what i've saw. further, i'd heard a security officer notifying people to the courts closing in about 15 to 20 minutes, before cutting off most of the lights, leaving enough for each courtgoer to safely disperse.

    The Gathering Place is truly one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots in Tulsa. It's definitely…read moremy favorite spot. I love to bird watch here! I bring my binoculars and always spot a great variety of birds. The trees are absolutely stunning... there are over 100 species of trees. Honestly... it's a little escape from a hectic world. It's the perfect place to bring a book, find your spot, and just relax for a while. Whether you're looking to unwind, enjoy nature, or have a quiet moment to yourself...this park is a hidden gem that never disappoints. Perfect for getting in your steps too! I like to go early morning before it gets too hot or busy. Starting in May they have free canoe rentals!! They also have very good food. Love their fresh fruit cups which they prepare every morning daily, their sandwiches are fresh and very good! I've also had their ice cream and it's delicious. When you first walk into the main building, you can check out chess pieces and other games. Some of the tables have the chessboard design printed on them. Perfect for getting your chess game on. Every Wednesday and Sunday, you can bring your dog. Over at the boathouse on the bottom floor they have a little museum called "Drawers of curiosity." Hard to believe The Gathering Place doesn't charge an entrance fee!! It's just simply amazing!

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    Getting some work done on the tractor

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    Wednesday is doggie day

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    Keystone Ancient Forest - hiking - Updated May 2026

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