Great splash pad! Posted hours say the splash pad is open from 10AM-8PM during the summer. It is…read moreconsidered a Tulsa Parks Splash pad. Lots of fixtures that spray water! Buckets that dump water! Even a small rainbow that spits out stream of water for kiddos to run through. Shaded sitting space under the gazebo right by the splash pad. The playground is right next to the splash pad also!

Yesterday I walked past one if the closed gates and found a horse arena and little rock dam at the…read moreend of a lake. I also noticed a disc golf course. They have added signs to help get around in the park, it is very easy to get lost. Oxley nature center is now closed Sunday and Monday. At first I thought it just meant the building, they meant the whole road that leads to the area.

got there and checked if the bathroom was open to use, and it was when i arrived, a bit before…read more10pm. the door is not closing all the way, as it was the last time i'd used the bathroom, though the tp stuffed into the hole where the door latch would normally be helps. nonetheless, the primary reason i'd gone to the river late at night, is more for the platform to commit to running in the upcoming firecracker 5k race on riverside. and although the 5k, from what i've understood, is further up the river, near 21st, it is a fitting location for making such a commitment because the pavilion at 41st & riverside is the favorite spot of mine for beginning a run, especially a long run, because of factors like an open stretching area and bathroom that stays open, no pun intended. further, i'm of the belief that a announcement of intention to train for a race is necessary for me because of a personal commitment to recording any training run on the strava app, and the tension from wanting to begin training and the app monthly fee not in budget for me is a reminder that a commitment not serving you is one worth reflection as to a alternative.

Dog friendly! 41st Street Plaza features musical structures, two splash pad areas, & a playground…read more There is also a nearby disc golf course. Beautiful park to watch the sunset at!

Great neighborhood park offering a spacious outdoor green space and playground for area children.read more

the local park has amazing features for people of all ages. there are multiple stone picnic tables…read moreat the park, a feature i was especially grateful for yesterday when i'd only brought a bath towel to use for picnic seating. though i'd have been content with the picnic table towel for seating, the table was a welcome accommodation, both for allowing me to stay off the grass, and keeping me from dirtying the towel. for the picnic, i'd brought a couple slices of watermelon my mom bought at the store, to celebrate the spring transitional weather. then, after eating the watermelon slices, i'd used chalk in watermelon colors to promote the yelp review, and express an openness in meeting up with parkgoers or review readers to hang out at the park, a place where i've met multiple kind people, both people i'd met previously and people i met for the first time at the park. and lastly, after writing in chalk on the picnic table, i'd also wrote a sort of fragmented poem in chalk on the basketball court, of which the sight brung to mind the association i've got between the halfcourt basketball area and the double rimmed goal on it. that is one among multiple appeals to me from the park.

This is my favorite park to take my nieces and nephew. Besides the close proximity to my…read moreneighborhood (it's off 29th st. onto Darlington), they have two tennis courts (no lights though), a basketball court, plenty of large trees, benches, picnic tables, and a shelter. The kids absolutely love the playground area. It looks like it's pretty new and it is kept up. They really enjoy coming here. There is a small playground for younger kids and a bigger one for older kids. It has a spongy waking surface made of recycled rubber, so it soften off possible falls. Parking is only along the curb, usually best on 29th street. There are trash cans and a dog litter dispenser.

got here, easily located the park by following the route where we turned off the street to the set…read moreof three flags a little in the distance. then we arrived and while waiting, i'd saw a hiking trail map and, novel to me, a bug hotel, the latter to the side near the back of the main building, an observatory center, and also definitely inspiring me to construct one for where i'm living, a proximate reason not to treat insects at the crib as harshly as i've done before. by the by, library storybook event about to start, not too late if you can get here before the group gets too far !

I am absolutely loving my double date at the firefly presentation here this evening; a romantic…read moredate night that is free and educational :-)

Opened in 2008, this park is located in the deco district in downtown, between Boston & Main. It's…read moregreat to have some greenery amidst buildings, but for a long time, this space has been severely underutilized and neglected besides some annual festivals like Elote's 5 de Mayo. In 2018, the nonprofit Urban Core Art Project in partnership with OU's Urban Design Studio brought large, interactive, and temporary art installations to the park, highlighting the need for intervention. They also made recommendations to improve the park. One of those recommendations was the "Be the One" 918 sculpture in collaboration with TU's school of art. Big silver numerals 9 and 8 have a space in the middle for visitors to insert themselves as "the one". I have seen more people taking pictures, so I like this addition. None of the other recommendations have been implemented, it would be great to ask the city to revisit them. It's been great to see it leveraged in a more constant basis, like for 918 Day and the weekly downtown farmer's market on Wednesdays. I hope programming continues and it helps bring people to this part of town. I certainly enjoy it. Just wish there were more shaded areas.

got there, saw a poop on the sidewalk, and though that may not be the answer to "what went well?"…read morefor everyone, it is for me because i responded to a city of tulsa online signup post to cleanup swan lake neighborhood, so the sight of poop was relieving because such a natural waste is preferable for me to other forms of trash i've saw on the ground. then after seeing a kennel type of enclosure inside the pond, i'd looked across the pond, in merica still, northside of pond, transatlantic connect, whatup ? and saw a whole gaggle of geese and one majestic swan, who eventually glided across the pond with apparent ease. further, about halfway around that northside of the one way loop, beginning near s utica & e 15th, is a bench that mighta made today for a seat with a serene view, though is a potential resting place for runners running around the pond loop. lasstill a little opportunity for cleanup around the neighborhood, so go do that on the city parks website if in need of service hours or looking for volunteer opportunity.

This park of swans which has a lake on it even has its own wikipedia page. Swan Lake used to be an…read moreamusement park at the beginning of the 20th century! Now, it's a quaint and lovely residential spot. Come find peace, love and swans in historic Tulsa with a 7 minute walk around the pond. Volunteers do an excellent job of keeping this spot maintained. Pretty yellow flowers and a statue welcome you as you snag a parking spot. A family of ducks and two swans waddle or swim about to create a picturesque ambiance. Lake is a strong word for this pond, but it provides a good home for the animals!

Turkey Mountain is one of those places that makes you forget you're still in the city. Every time I…read morevisit, I'm reminded how lucky Tulsa is to have a true urban wilderness with miles of trails, quiet pockets of nature, and plenty of room to explore. One thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to access the mountain thanks to three different parking lots: Lower Parking Lot (67th & Elwood) The most popular one, right at the base of the main trail system. Great if you want quick access to the Red, Blue, and Yellow trails. Upper Parking Lot (off Elwood, near the top) Perfect if you want a quieter start or prefer jumping straight into the mid mountain trails. West Side Parking Lot (off Highway 75 / 61st area) Aa lesser used entrance that gives you a totally different feel and connects you to some beautiful, less crowded routes. No matter where you start, the trails are well marked, varied, and offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging climbs. If you hike to The Sanctuary, you're rewarded with one of the most peaceful areas on the mountain. You'll come across several ponds, wildlife, and a tree house with bench style swings, one of the most unexpectedly delightful spots in Tulsa. It's the kind of place where you can sit, sway, and just breathe for a moment. Highly recommend spending a morning or evening out here. It's beautiful, accessible, and full of surprises.

i'd convinced momma to bring me since i had a injection appt at a pharmacy nearby at about 64th st…read moreand we do not get to go so far south or west very often. the trip helped me recall the location of the mountain primary entrances and parking lots. specifically, coming from highway 51, exiting off the 224 exit ramp, the first entrance, on the left side, is the favorite of mine for getting flicks, with a beautiful view of the city skyline in the background to the south and an equally beautiful hilly rural landscape closer by. then, next was the main entrance i know to the trails, with map and restroom in front of it, and a awesome angle of the massive mound of shrubbery that comprises the tallest point of turkey mountain. the experience also allowed me to reflect a bit on the reason i enjoy yelping so much, that during a period of life when time is a precious commodity for me, it allows me to receive small glimpses of locations that hold a special significance, and reflect on the roles those locations, turkey mountain for one, were for me. specifically, the hiking and running trail system was and to an extent is a destination running route, with the rocky trail a fun, challenging one for runners of all disciplines looking for a cross training opportunity. also, the variety of trails and vast nature area, including at least a few trees for hammocking, presents a ideal location for a nature excursion. lastly, i'll add that we exited across the 71st bridge, which is also an alternative entrance to the 224 exit off highway 51 heading west, and in that case, the order of the entrances i've mentioned would be reversed.