Tulsa Parks and Gardens
(Tulsa, Oklahoma - OK, USA)
Tulsa enjoys a lovely position along the banks of the Arkansas River, while a number of parks offering landscaped gardens provide peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
On the outskirts of the city you will find a number of parks and reserves offering great hiking and other outdoor activities.
Oxley Nature Center
Address: 36th Street North and Sheridan, Tulsa, Oklahoma OK, 74115, USA
Tel: +1 918 669 6644
This center is set within the grounds of Mohawk Park and features interactive educational programs that teach children about wildlife, butterflies and bird watching.
Open hours: daily - 08:00 to 17:00
Admission: free
River Parks
Address: 11th Street to 101st Street along Riverside Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma OK, USA
With 20 miles / 32 km of trails spread along the banks of the scenic Arkansas River, this is one of the city's favorite parks, boasting playgrounds, picnic areas, rowing, a skatepark and a floating amphitheater.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free
Swan Lake Park
Address: 1573 Swan Lake Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma OK, 74114, USA
Tel: +1 918 596 7275
Swan Lake is a unique urban lake that is home to a wide variety of waterfowl including geese, ducks and swans, which can be extremely hard to spot in the wild.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 23:00
Admission: free
Woodward Park and Municipal Rose Garden
Address: 1370 East 24th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma OK, 74114, USA
Tel: +1 918 596 7275
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax among the vivid colors of over 9,000 roses or check out some of the other specialty gardens here, such as the tropical, herb, rock and cacti gardens.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free
Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
Address: 16150 Redbud Drive, Catoosa, Oklahoma OK, USA
Tel: +1 918 669 6644
A short drive from Tulsa, you will find this beautiful hideaway boasting ruggedly scenic landscapes that are populated by unique plant and animal species that aren't found anywhere else in northeastern Oklahoma.
Open hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 08:00 to 17:00
Admission: free