Midtown Tulsa Parks

The Midtown Tulsa area is one in which the great outdoors offers more than enough for its residents. If you're a pet lover looking to find the perfect spot for you and your pooch, or if you're just looking for a place to spend some time away of your apartment to engage in some outdoor recreation, we have the perfect place just for you that's just moments away from your community.

River Parks on Riverside

There are so many things to do along the Riverside area of Tulsa. From walking & biking trails to fishing & water sports, you are sure to find the perfect outdoor opportunity for you and your friends. The stretch of pedestrian and cycling lanes makeup nearly 9 miles, from 11th Street all the way up to 101st Street near Jenks. These relatively flat, hard surface trails make fitness at any level most accessible.

Riverside is also known for its vast collection of bronze wildlife sculpture artwork. These pieces are a symbol of wildlife preservation projects in the state of Oklahoma. Some of these pieces include Riverside Mallards by Ronnie Wells, American Bison by Stephen LeBlanc, Arkansas River Otters by Robert Ball, and Wichita Wapiti by Jocelyn Russell. You will also find additional pieces of artwork that portray character studies like Crossing the Prairie and The Web.

For the more active outdoors folks in Midtown Tulsa, fishing, rowing and kayaking are also great options around the Riverside area. For more information, visit the River Parks Authority website.

Gathering Place

Gathering Place can be found on the east bank of the Arkansas River, south of the Downtown area and immediately west of the historic Maplewood Historic District. This public-private partnership covers approximately 100 acres of land.

The main attractions are the Chapman Adventure Playground, the Williams Lodge, a boathouse, splash playground, great lawn, outdoor sports courts, a skate park, a wetland pond and garden, and numerous trails among other locations.

Tulsa's Gathering Place was named the Best New Attraction in the nation in 2018 through the USA Today Readers’ Choice awards. In 2019, Gathering Place made Time Magazine's list of The World's 100 Greatest Places of 2019, National Geographic's list of 12 Mind-Bending Playgrounds Around the World, and the American Planning Association's list of six great public spaces in America. Gathering Place was named the best city park in the nation in a 2021 USA Today readers’ choice competition.

Woodward Park in Tulsa

The Woodward Park area that rests at the corner of 21st and Peoria is a 45-acre beauty. This public park offers a botanic garden and arboretum that was carefully crafted to offer visitors a breathtaking horticulture experience. Complete with tropical plants, spring flowers, and many more offerings, this setting is particularly popular for photo shoots and Sunday afternoon sightseeing.

The Tulsa Rose Garden was established in the mid-1930s and is home to over 9500 roses in nearly 300 varieties. Better Homes and Garden even presented the Tulsa Garden Club with an honorary achievement award for the successful effort. This is a picturesque setting that you won't want to miss - perfect for all four seasons. For more information, visit the Tulsa Garden Center online.

Guthrie Green

Guthrie Green is Located in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa. This industrial square block was transformed from an old freight yard to an inviting green space. Guthrie Green is a community town square to celebrate the performing arts. It is a source of health and wellness, ecological awareness, and joyous appreciation of the arts. All events at Guthrie Green are free and open to the public!

Forest Orchard Park

Forest Orchard Park is close to many of O’Fallon Properties complexes. Located on 12th St between Rockford and St. Louis avenues, this small pocket park has a walking path, large mature trees and a kid-friendly playground and benches to sit and relax awhile.

Centennial Park Near Tulsa Meadow Gold District

For those closer to the downtown area, check out Centennial Park off 6th Street near the Meadow Gold District. Sweeping views of the downtown skyline, perfectly engineered hiking trails, and dog & pet areas perfect for your K9 companion. The fall and springtime seasons are especially popular for photo opportunities. The park is home to many families of birds, turtles, rabbits, and more. Come and join Tulsa's wildlife in its natural habitat.