Oklahoma City Parks and Gardens

(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - OK, USA)



Offering an excellent range of open green parks and gardens for visitors to enjoy, Oklahoma City is not short on places where you can relax and soak up the surrounding nature. Oklahoma City's Myriad Botanical Gardens and Conservatory are the city's highlight, with the Crystal Bridge Conservatory having become one of downtown's most prominent landmarks.

Meanwhile, there are a number of other parks, gardens and extensive grounds where you can explore and learn about local wildlife and enjoy collections of rare plant species.



Cole Gardens

Address: 1415 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OK, USA
Tel: +1 405 478 1529
One of Oklahoma City's more unique parks, Cole Gardens encompasses a selection of themed gardens including a desert garden, two-tiered koi carp pond, English garden and some waterfalls. Dotted throughout the gardens are sculptures made by local artists in a range of media. The gardens are also a popular venue for weddings and you may catch a glimpse of some romantic post-vow scenes as you enjoy the lush greenery.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Myriad Botanical Gardens and Conservatory

Address: Sheridan Avenue and Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OK, 90037-1260, USA
Tel: +1 405 297 3995
The Crystal Bridge Conservatory is a unique landmark set amid downtown's skyscrapers and high-rises. Here you can see tropical foliage and plant species, while the gardens also boast a lake with goldfish and waterfalls. Host to live performances and other events during the summer, Oklahoma City's Myriad Botanical Gardens provide a delightful retreat from the bustling city and the opportunity to enjoy nature at its best.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge

Earlywine Park

Address: 3101 Southwest 119th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OK, 73170-4528, USA
Tel: +1 405 691 5430
The perfect place to spend an afternoon picnicking in Oklahoma City, while the children enjoy the playground facilities, Earlywine Park attracts families and sporting enthusiasts alike. Amenities include a golf course, tennis center, soccer and softball fields, and jogging trails, while there are plenty of lush green grounds and shady trees suitable as somewhere quiet to relax.
Open hours: daily - 05:00 to 23:00
Admission: free

Martin Park Nature Center

Address: 5000 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OK, USA
Tel: +1 755 0676
Used as a recreational area, educational facility and wildlife sanctuary, visitors to Oklahoma City's Martin Park Nature Center can come here to catch of glimpse of local wildlife roaming free, including everything from squirrels and red cardinals to owls and coyotes. The hands-on museum educates visitors on the animals found in the 140-acre / 56-hectare park, while the plentiful hiking trails make great animal spotting territory.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Will Rogers Horticultural Gardens

Address: 3400 NW 36, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OK, 943-0827, USA
Tel: +1 626 821 3222
Including the Garden Exhibition Center, Ed Lycan Conservatory and an arboretum, the Will Rogers Horticultural Gardens in Oklahoma City are a great place to come and enjoy some of the best plant collections in the US. Home to an impressively large cacti collection, a wide selection of flowers, native trees and a pond hosting local wildlife, the gardens are a great location to relax and enjoy nature.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 19:00
Admission: free