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!

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.

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

This park has definitely got an upgrade!! Giant playground with activities for all ages, lots of…read moreseating in the shade, water fountains, and beautiful plants! There is also an outdoor amphitheater and lawn for viewing. It's got some good trees for hammocking and a quality basketball court.

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.

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!

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!

The park in the photos with the huge water slide and pirate theme is actually Little River Park,…read morelocated about 10 mins drive North across 35.

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)

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!

This is a beautiful park with a nice wide open area to kick or throw a ball or play or just lay on…read morea blanket and hang out. Lots of families and young people. That's a nice way to spend an evening after the sun is going down and it's not quite so hot

While in downtown OKC, we took a stroll around Scissortail Park, which is a 70-acre urban oasis…read moreextending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. The 40-acre Upper Park and 30-acre Lower Park are open, and the Skydance Bridge connects the two sections. The Upper Park includes amenities and spaces for programmed events, while the Lower Park was designed to be more reflective of the natural environment around Oklahoma City. Home of a lake, concert stage, Union Station and many other venues, this is a beautiful setting in the center of OKC.

Flower Garden Park is a nice neighborhood park. I really like the design and how there are plenty…read moreof trees to provide the needed shades. The name may be a misnomer as there is no flower garden. It would be nice if there is one. Relatively small in size. There's a walking trail, a basketball court, and no playground. There was one person in the park on this Sunday afternoon.

This is a cute little park in the middle of OKC that takes up about 1 1/2 - 2 city blocks. My pup…read moreand I walked it, to get fresh air. The air smelt so sweet; apparently there are benefits to the Corona-19 virus. There was only one other person at the park and he was playing basketball alone. There is play equipment at the park, which stood empty and alone. Because it was a Sunday, there was a need for someone to pick up the trash. There's also a couple of picnic tables.