Tulsa is a natural wonderland, brimming with 134 city parks—more than can be seen in a single day or even a week. The following attractions represent Tulsa’s most popular retreats, each constituting a tour in itself. Mohawk Park, located at North 36th Street and Yale Avenue, is a sprawling preserve that holds both the 800-acre Oxley Nature Center and 70-acre Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum. Tucked between the Utica Square and Cherry Street districts is Woodward Park, perhaps the most elegant of Tulsa parks. These grounds are home to the Municipal Rose Garden and Victorian-inspired Tulsa Garden Center. For the same breathtaking scenery in a more athletic environment, visit River Parks. Almost 20 miles of trails are interspersed with playgrounds and activity fields right along the Arkansas River.

River Parks
717 S Houston Ave
Tulsa, OK 74127-9023
(918) 596 2001
www.riverparks.org

Tulsa Zoo
5701 E 36th St N
Tulsa, OK 74115-2105
(918) 669 6600
www.tulsazoo.org

The Great Outdoors
The landscape of Tulsa is dotted with parks and preserves, which make perfect destinations for the intrepid urban explorer. Two of the favorite activity grounds in the city are La Fortune Park and Mohawk Park. Aside from a wide expanse of green grass and facilities for sporting events, each offers a 36-hole golf course. If you prefer your setting to be more serene, consider Woodward Park, a 40-acre wooded grove sprinkled with native flora and fauna. Beautiful blooms are even more prominent at the adjacent attractions of the Municipal Rose Garden and Tulsa Garden Center. Visitors can stop to smell the roses, but be forewarned, it might take some time—there are nearly 10,000 rosebushes here! The Garden Center has a conservatory done in a picturesque Victorian style. Red Bud Valley Nature Preserve takes a more natural approach. Its walking trail winds through indigenous Oklahoma foliage to the breathtaking vista of a limestone cavern.

On most given months, there’s usually a party somewhere. Tulsa’s downtown atmosphere comes alive during our diverse festivals held throughout the year including the Indian Art Festival, Tulsa International Mayfest, Oktoberfest, the Clear Channel RiverFest and the Oklahoma Blues Festival.

Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114-1326
(918) 746 5125
www.tulsagardencenter.com