I wish I would have discovered this park sooner! It is so fun, especially for kiddos that love…read morerockets. The top part is nice and barred in so kiddos can't fall out. It looks new and in great shape and love the rubber mulch versus wood.

Hidden history, hometown pride, and one very cool rocket ship!…read more After finishing my visit to the Edmond Historical Museum, I stepped outside and realized Stephenson Park was literally next door. Since it was such a beautiful Oklahoma day, I decided to spend some time exploring--and I'm glad I did. This isn't just another neighborhood park. Everywhere you look there's a little piece of Edmond's history. I especially enjoyed reading about the famous Rocket Ship Slide, a playground icon that generations of Edmond kids remember. While the original slide has been retired, the restored rocket display is a wonderful tribute to the park's past. The new playground is outstanding, with plenty of room for children to climb, play, and burn off energy. The walking paths, shade trees, benches, and open green space make it just as enjoyable for adults who simply want to relax. As a retired Air Force veteran, I was especially touched by the "Peace" military monument honoring the men and women who have served our country. It was a meaningful reminder that parks can preserve memories as well as provide recreation. I also noticed the park hosts Thursday evening concerts, and after seeing the setting, I already know I'll be back when the weather cools down. Whether you're visiting the museum, traveling through Edmond, or simply looking for a peaceful place to spend an hour, Stephenson Park is well worth the stop. Sometimes the best attractions are the ones you discover by accident.

Super fun park with an area for the littles and the bigs. Great for parties. Plenty of shaderead more

Bluff Creek is a beautiful trail and the perfect escape from the city. I love experiencing so much…read moreof Oklahoma's natural beauty here, including deer, birds, butterflies, and gorgeous views in every season. The trail is wonderful year-round and features both bike paths and pollinator-friendly gardens. It's also a popular spot for photoshoots, group workouts, and sports, so there's always a fun, lively vibe if you enjoy being around people. If you prefer a quieter experience, I recommend visiting on weekdays to avoid the crowds.

Pro: moderate size parking lot, running trails, biking trails, big field, dog friendly, playground…read more Con: no lights at night A nice park that offers walking trails, bike trails, playgrounds, a big field to play with your dogs, and more. It has a moderate size parking lot in the front and a side parking lot where the playgrounds are. On the front gate they have trash can and doggy station that offer bags to pick up after your pets. All in all, a nice park to stop by and enjoy in your free time.

Park playground a 5 star. Also the scenery and layout a 5…read morestar. Short 15 min drive from the house. Felt safe out there. Geese walked up a couple of times and ducks landed on the pond. The girls liked the telescopes... One didn't work. There zero people at the park and several on the trails on the day we went. I was sad to see Porta potties ...but they were clean so there's that. Also Porta potties don't have sanitizer in them .... Unfortunate Will try to get out here again sometime... The girls loved the time spent. Respectfully, Bryan Yukon, Oklahoma

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!

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!

This park is one of the best we've seen! There's a splash pad and a separate park & walk about…read morebathrooms and heater fountain. The only problem we had was the littles getting hurt by the bigger kids on the water slide because ya hard to wait until the baby's are out before they go (easy solved with paying attention and watching)

Nice small neighborhood splash pad and park. Wish I lived in this neighborhood! This was an amazing…read moreget away for 5he kids.

This is my daughter's favorite park! She is only two and so we run into a lot of issues with play…read moreequipment being too big for her to play on, but not here. The all abilities park is awesome. We honestly come here weekly!

What an amazing park! Made so that people of all abilities can use it. Long overdue and absolutely…read moreamazing! The only thing it really needs is a splash pad!

Absolutely love Scissortail Park, feel like it's the premier park in OKC. Right in the middle of…read moredowntown as well, so it's not too far off from restaurants and other things going on in the area. Parking can be a bit of a hassle when there are events going on.

I have now attended Pride at Scissortail Park two years in a row and both times were amazing. The…read moreorganizers did an outstanding job and the park continues to be a wonderful addition to the OKC community. I always love visiting Scissortail Park, whether it is for the farmers markets, Ballet Under the Stars, or just a peaceful walk. It is beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and exactly what our city needed. Go for a visit soon!