the trail followed a similar path as i remember from previous experiences, mostly during high…read moreschool on the running team with nearby cascia hall. i'd gotten a calling to visit a resting place connected to the trail, to the left of the light at 21st and cincinnati. the resting place still had a table and chairs, as it did years ago when a friend coordinated dinner from a then nearby torchy tacos location. cultural exchange relating to ethnicity has been a staple in our relationship, at least as i'm reporting. thus, i'd placed an unopen package of tortillas, that momma had got from her grocery store, at the table where we ate before, as a sort of offering to an aspect of cultural identity that i've not solidified, but that has been causing rub that has kept me from living the life i'd want to lead. so, i'll attempt to emphasize here that i placed our tortillas there for any one who cares to recognize human unity from a cultural perspective. what is more, i met a fellow nighttime walker who gave direction to the reminiscing journey, advising me the gas station that once adjoined the trail off boston had closed, and also that it leads to maple ridge park if you continue that way, with an identifiable crossing sign advising pedestrians of the most abrupt turn, of which i know, from the river, across the intersection at 21st & cincinnati, and all the way to the park entrance. nonetheless, i did not walk to the river yesterday for a lack of intention to stay in the area until sunrise, and hesitated to take a picture of such a serene transition from a trail by humans for humans to what i'd estimate is, by foot traffic, the number 1 place to experience tulsa landscape, and not to confuse nature with a page layout, i'd sure love to henry james that jawn.

Grab your running shoes and meet me on the trails!!!!!…read more These trails are awesome...filled with scenery, art, rest area, and lots of people out and about. I found these trails whole grabbing food. Peaked my interest and I looooove it! Nice and peaceful run, walk, bike ride, skate, skateboard...etc... These trails connect Maple Park, Gathering Place, and River Parks. I just kept running and running and running AND I loved it. I will say that each time I made it back before dark. It can be rather creepy at nightfall... I started at around 14th and Peoria - ended at different places on Riverside (as you can go towards downtown area or as far as 61st and Riverside - as I did both). Goes much farther but these were my limits each way because I had to save enough energy to make it back. Bring water or hydration - water was spread far (IF it worked and IF you want tap). See you on the trails!!!!!!

Running is my mantra - I am absolutely at the best peace in my running shoes…read more I happened upon this path when I was getting food. It was meant to be!!! I saw someone in running gear from behind the restaurant area on about 13th / 14th Street and Peoria. Peaked my interest. I decided to see where it lead - what a journey!!! This park is located on the path of that trail (Midland Valley Trail). Nice, cozy, quaint park. Perfect place for me to catch a second wind :) This park has plenty of space to play / run around. Felt like a good place to take your shoes / socks off and walk around in the grass. This park is connected to Midland Valley Trail - which runs through The Gathering Place - ultimately reaching Riverside Parks. What a great walk!

Feast your eyes on downtown while swinging on a star (swing set)!…read more With enough room to throw a frisbee or play a game of wiffle ball, this place has it all. (I have carried around a wiffle ball bat and ball in my trunk since high school for when I find places like this... really. Please still like me.) This park is hardly every crowded when I'm there and Olof enjoys the fact he can freely use the facilities since there are doggie pickup bags available to cleanup after himself. The Midland Valley Trails will provide a good walk and spit you out there if you choose to head towards downtown. Let's start a wiffle ball league of Maple Park!

It's a nice walking trail now but there is very little shady. Mostly even paths…read more There are a few benches and spots to BBQ, but it can get pretty loud especially on weekends and when there are large groups gathered. I don't think there's a reservation system. The water fountains have spots for your dog which is great!

Beautiful, clean park in Midtown Tulsa - located west of Will Rogers High School. Offers a walking…read moretrail, children's playground, and sculpture art.

from when i'd arrived for first friday art crawl, i was pleasantly surprised by the amount of art…read moreand craft booths, and though i'm not absolutely positive if it really was more than previous visits to the first friday of each month event, the sheer number and average as well as overall quality of the booths stands out among the few visits i've taken to the event, a trend that is perhaps the expectation but merits present appreciation nonetheless. and while i'd not taken a picture of any art from the booth that stands out for me the most, i'll shoutout here the artist in subject, "f. thompson", who depicts city landmarks with mosaic like triangular shapes in the backgrounds of the prints, along with special works, like a large canvas celebrating the city centennial. a booth with terrariums made from reused items and another promoting awareness and discussion of relief effort addressing the horrible attacks against the people of gaza each stands out for me among the booths also. and all that without even mentioning live music that i'd try to begin describing as ethereal, soulful, a sort of gritty electro, but would summarize as good music, really good music, with cool lights over the stage and in the crowd to boot.

For as long as I've been living here, Guthrie Green always came through on a few things such as art…read morefestivals, music performances & food trucks. Their musician selections are impressive that includes local acts, which is a plus because there's so much talent Tulsa (& surrounding cities) have to offer. As stated before, food trucks is something I always look forward to, especially while working in the area during lunchtime. Guthire Green hosts a Food Truck Wednesday that takes place from 11am - 1/2pm (it's seasonal). The food trucks usually have different rotations. Selections from tacos to lemonades to Greek food. Mayfest, Hip Hop 918, (part of) Tulsa Tough... Guthrie Green is included in a lot of events Downtown with it being in the middle of Downtown Tulsa. There are restaurants well within walking distance, art galleries as well. The baseball field is maybe 5 mins away. Can't forget First Friday!! Be sure to stay up to date with events listed on their website. They do a good job posting about events on social media as well.

This is such a spacious and beautiful park. It is right in the middle of a neighborhood and it…read moreseems like a great meeting spot. There are covered picnic tables, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, a splash pad and a soccer field. There are also restrooms available as well. The playground is pretty big, with four difference slides and bridges connecting them. I've been here a couple of times when there have been community events like program recruitment and fitness sessions. It works really well for this type of reunion. There's plenty of space to spread out and the set up works really well. A lot of people from the neighborhood seem to join regularly. The only reason why I don't rate it higher is because it usually needs cleaning, with lots of random trash left. The restroom walls have also been vandalized several times. Wish we'd take better care of it!

Pros: Tulsa is so lucky to have a park like this. My husband enjoys the golf courses. My step kids…read moreliked the park. I enjoy the jogging/walking trail. Cons: I had this friend who had her car broken into twice here. But she's the only person I know who's ever complained of that.

This park has good walking trails, a good playground, a good picnic area, and a good good golf…read morecourse.

Very large park that includes the Creek Turnpike Trail that loops through the park and then…read morecontinues along the side of the highway. At the center, a nice sized pond and an open area for play. As parks go, I enjoyed my walk this afternoon here despite the wind and rain. Keep to the side of the trail and try to keep your eye out for bicycles as there is definite debate as to who has the right of way (Hint: it's the pedestrians but when your handlebar hits someone and you dump into the road, it's too late.) Playgrounds, picnic tables under a huge picnic pavilion, a basketball court and a disk golf course round out the other goings on here. Oh, and a dog park. [Review 16279 overall - 111 in Oklahoma - 1785 of 2021.]

Caught a small largemouth on my first cast then it was dead. Lots of turtles and probably panfish…read more If you are fishing for sunfish and bluegill I would suggest live worms.

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!