I haven't been here in a while and my friends and I decided to go for a walk to get some exercise…read more We got up early and went to beat the heat. It was very nice walking the path in the morning. There were a couple other people up early as well. The path was fairly clean, although we did pass an area where someone threw at least 4 used diapers on the ground instead of walking 40 feet to the trash can. There is not any shade at this walking/ biking path, so bring some sunblock, wear sunglasses, and wear a hat. There are lots of birds and animals to see. We saw some sort of mongoose looking animal that was super cute to watch. He has brown fur and was long and skinny. He was jumping from rock to rock at the lighthouse area. There's a lot of restaurants near the parking area we were at.

An overcast morning which was kinda nice to keep the heat down. Ahhhhh the memories of learning…read morehow to use clips. I purchased bikes for my both of my grandson's! But first I had to teach him how to get in & out of the clips. Well 30 minutes later we were finally riding! So the ride took forever but I have no regrets! Teaching my grandson's riding etiquette was key for the whole day! Here's to a whole new level of fun! Can't wait to do this again!!!

Stanley Draper Lake is located in the SE part of OKC. This is a recreational lake with fishing and…read moreskiing. Note there is no swimming allowed so not sure how tht works with the skiing. This is a full service marina with ramps and docks as well as boat storage. There is a concession stand inside with the basics as well as bail and fishing stuff. There is a very nice playscape area along with picnic tables and grills for use. Just fisherman today and only a few as it was pretty windy and cool.

The Labor Day weekend coming to a close. Not too many people this evening.. a great time to watch…read morethe sunset with my honey bunny!!

Spring Creek disc golf course is located within the boundaries of the lake Arcadia park. There are…read moretwo 18 hole courses. The red and the blue. The red is a little shorter and is more inland while the blue is closer to the water. We played the blue and after the first hole across an open field you are pretty mini. The woods for the rest. The fairways are tight and lots of high grass and woods. Pay attention to where your disc lands as it can be a tough find in some areas. The holes are all pretty short and it was pretty easy to navigate and follow the signage. This was my first time here and really enjoyed it. Took just shy of 2 hrs to play. It is free to play sort of. You have to pay 10 dollars per car with max 5 occupants to get into the park itself.

Adventure abounds 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th street in Edmond. Here, the street ends and…read moreArcadia Lake begins. This 194 acre spot is one of the best kept secrets in the OKC metro area. A trip to Lake Arcadia can be a modest affair, staying in the car driving through the park around sunset, maybe walking out on the dock watching the sun fade away for the day, or it can be an all day adventure with boating and picnics and barbecues. Early on in 2020 we realized we needed to renew our park pass for Lake Arcadia as we could see this may be a loooong year (boy, we were right on the money). Eighty dollars will get a vehicle in the park for a year if you are an OKC resident. Edmond residents can buy a year park pass for a 20% discount per year (about $64 dollars). This gets you unlimited entry into the park. I'd highly recommend it. I've always said one of my most favorite parts of living in Oklahoma has been the celebration in the sky at the end of daylight ringing in that night is upon us. I'm not from Oklahoma and I will say that the sunsets here are second to none. This park, especially the dock facing west next to the boat ramp is one of my most favorite places to watch the relay of the daylight sun passing into the Southern Hemisphere. Just as dusk settles in wildlife really begin to peek out from the woods. If you have kiddos and can manage to work in a drive through Arcadia at dusk, they'd love to see all the deer (definitely deer), and maybe turkeys, cranes, eagles, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and hawks that come around when most of the all-day lake goers have left for the day. Treat yourself to a sunset here and learn why it's worth every bit of $80 to get to come here as often as you want. October 2020

Businesses like Flat Tide make me proud to be an Oklahoman. How many times have you heard, "there's…read morenothing to do here," from visitors? Now we locals can tell them, you must be thinking of Kansas. We've got Flat Tide! Flat Tide brings their truck of stand up paddle boards (SUP) to Lake Overholser every morning. They provide very cool classes on Intro SUP, Eco Tours, Yoga, and SUP boot camp. I bet you didn't know that Overholser has a network of streams to the north of the lake. There is so much cool stuff to see. It's very cool to go bird watching on a paddle board. The SUP boards are very easy to maneuver. You don't have to get into the water unless you want to. And you may want to! I stuck my legs off the board and splashed myself because it was getting hot doing a work out on the board. Melissa, owner of the Shape Project, taught the boot camp work it class. It was definitely a challenge. Just a warning to those who get motion sickness, you may want to be careful. I was a little dizzy by the time we started doing squats on the boards. You can rent the boards for $15/hour or participate in a class. Families can share boards, which I thought was awesome. You can get a large board and put you and a younger child on the board with you. Or a dog! I think I might bring my dog next time and see how he likes it. Flat Tide also provides life vests that come in fanny packs. (You pull the cord to inflate the vest in an emergency)

Flat Tide Rocks! I came to Flat Tide, having paddleboarded…read morebefore. I was expecting a normal, "Here you go come back in an hour", type of mood from the owners, Jason and Paige. Instead not only did they introduce me to everyone who worked there, they offered tips, instruction and even took me on a tour in the lake. Everyone there was extremely welcoming and friendly. Eric was another great guy who worked their and even gave me tips on how to improve my efficiency and speed when on the board. Not only are they great owners, but they are all genuine friends. If you have not paddle boarded before or just want to have a great time, I highly recommend FLAT TIDE! Also the SUP Yoga class taught by Kerry was FANTASTIC! We were all getting limber, hanging out and goofing off! I thoroughly enjoyed my time hanging out with this incredible group!

Lake Overholser offers a serene escape in Oklahoma City. The loop around the lake provides stunning…read morewater and prairie views, particularly at sunset. Trails are well-kept, shaded, and ideal for easy hikes. Picnic spots abound, and fishing yields decent catches like bass. Boat ramps cater to kayakers, though windy days can be challenging. The Overholser Dam is a highlight for photos. This underrated gem suits families or anyone seeking a peaceful nature outing. Highly recommended!

Love lake Overholser it's a great place to run, bike and walk. It is pretty clean and the views are…read morebeautiful. Very peaceful place to recreate!

Arcadia lake is a small man made lake NE of OKC and just east of Edmond. There are several…read moreentrance points depending on where you are coming from. The cost to enter is 10 bucks per car with max of 5 passengers and 3 bucks each for any over tht. It is a full service park with camping, swimming, disc golf and just about anything else you would like. There are shade picnic and pavilion areas located all around. Not sure on the cost for camping or anything else as we just utilized the disc golf course but the park and lake looked good.

Not everything about the lake is bad. Not everything about it is good either…read more The positives: lots of activities to do, great picnic and camping spots, pretty large in size, free and beautiful The negatives: water looks dirty, dead wildlife which I don't like to see Overall, more positives than negatives

Ask a local. Loved…read morevisiting Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City. The park is filled with flower gardens, native prairie grssses and som many walkways. It was so nice to explore on a sunny spring afternoon. This has to be a bird lovers paradise. The Scissortail is the state bird of Oklahoma. It is known for its distinctive black and white tail that seems to open and close like a pair of scissors during flight. Just the tail can grow up to 10 inches. Although I did not see any Scissortails, there were plenty of other birds to spot. Red-winged blackbirds. House finches. Great tailed grackles. Green herons. Great white egrets. And the cutest family of Canada geese with their little gosling babies. Adorable! Don't miss the Skydance Bridge. Also known as the Scissortail Bridge, it is inspired by the courtship dance of the Scissortail birds. The pedestrian bridge crosses over I-40 linking the two sides of the park. A great recommendation from a local.

I have now attended Pride at Scissortail Park two years in a row and both times were amazing. The…read moreorganizers did an outstanding job and the park continues to be a wonderful addition to the OKC community. I always love visiting Scissortail Park, whether it is for the farmers markets, Ballet Under the Stars, or just a peaceful walk. It is beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and exactly what our city needed. Go for a visit soon!

Beautiful park. Well maintained trails and a great place to get away. Most Oklahoma state parks now…read morecharge fees, though.

Took a ride out here to check out the water levels with all the rain. You could tell where the…read morewater had breached the roads but it was down so all the main roads were passable. Once down to the marina area and several of the parking areas were underwater as were some of the camping areas. There were still people out enjoying things as the sun was out but more rain coming. This is a really nice area when it's full and lush with the water at normal levels.

The walking taco are the best and the dock and store staff are amazing and the best atmosphereread more

How much fun! Beautiful cove with friendly employees. If you're going to Lake Thunderbird…read moredefinitely stop by. They have pontoons for rent, everything you need in the store for a day at the lake and it's just peaceful there.

Park playground a 5 star. Also the scenery and layout a 5…read morestar. Short 15 min drive from the house. There was quite a few people out on the day we went. I was sad to see Porta potties there vs the bathrooms being open... But I guess that's how it goes these days? The bad Porta pottie was in bad shape Porta potties don't have sanitizer in them ... Definitely had serious bugs in them.... Unfortunate Will try to get out here again sometime. If only the parks department sent someone out weekly this could be a nice area! Respectfully, Bryan Yukon, Oklahoma

They need to restock the pond haven't caught one fish in there for a year I've seen only 2 people…read morecatch a fish.