Just down the road from where I live. This place is my go-to peaceful place. I take walks or just…read moresit and breathe! such a beautiful place. I see people fishing here too.

Really good fishing area.Quiet and beautiful and peaceful.It's paid area to fish for a donation of…read more$5.00.They have a store nearby during business hours.They also have bait

got there, saw a poop on the sidewalk, and though that may not be the answer to "what went well?"…read morefor everyone, it is for me because i responded to a city of tulsa online signup post to cleanup swan lake neighborhood, so the sight of poop was relieving because such a natural waste is preferable for me to other forms of trash i've saw on the ground. then after seeing a kennel type of enclosure inside the pond, i'd looked across the pond, in merica still, northside of pond, transatlantic connect, whatup ? and saw a whole gaggle of geese and one majestic swan, who eventually glided across the pond with apparent ease. further, about halfway around that northside of the one way loop, beginning near s utica & e 15th, is a bench that mighta made today for a seat with a serene view, though is a potential resting place for runners running around the pond loop. lasstill a little opportunity for cleanup around the neighborhood, so go do that on the city parks website if in need of service hours or looking for volunteer opportunity.

This park of swans which has a lake on it even has its own wikipedia page. Swan Lake used to be an…read moreamusement park at the beginning of the 20th century! Now, it's a quaint and lovely residential spot. Come find peace, love and swans in historic Tulsa with a 7 minute walk around the pond. Volunteers do an excellent job of keeping this spot maintained. Pretty yellow flowers and a statue welcome you as you snag a parking spot. A family of ducks and two swans waddle or swim about to create a picturesque ambiance. Lake is a strong word for this pond, but it provides a good home for the animals!

One of the area's best places to kayak. Paddle to the lake's west end then north into Rock Creek…read more This is a lovely tree covecovered paddle in the summer! Fee charged for fishing!

Park and lake were made in 1947. Sapulpa Parks Department cares for this "park in the rough"…read more They do a fair job, they probably keep it cut in season. The water is way down, so I don't know how fishing is. There is a boat ramp, latrines, concession stand in season, old fashioned play ground, picnic tables. There is an RV campground across the street that is part of the park. Additional star for breeze and sunset!

Nice guest area for relaxing & having coffee or cold drinks. Free wifi, beautiful landscapes.read more

got there, immediately liked addition to shared trail of distinction between running and vehicle…read morelanes via green paint at potential collision junctions. next, oh wait, before that, getting ready to cross riverside dr, i heard and saw hooping on the 2nd most southernly of the 5 courts, and hollered something bout hooping on the volleyball court because i've come to associate all 3 of the most southernly courts with a volleyball net setup, even though the 3rd most southernly and northernly is the only court i actually saw with one tonight. okay, so, yeah, the hooping was decently good too, saw a couple tough drives to basket, including a smooth finger rolling lay. i'd not hopped into any of the pickup runs, but glad to be there and see some action. by the way, the drives and lay transpired on the 2nd most northernly court, which tends to be where the most serious hoopers congregate from what i've saw. further, i'd heard a security officer notifying people to the courts closing in about 15 to 20 minutes, before cutting off most of the lights, leaving enough for each courtgoer to safely disperse.

Great splash pad! Posted hours say the splash pad is open from 10AM-8PM during the summer. It is…read moreconsidered a Tulsa Parks Splash pad. Lots of fixtures that spray water! Buckets that dump water! Even a small rainbow that spits out stream of water for kiddos to run through. Shaded sitting space under the gazebo right by the splash pad. The playground is right next to the splash pad also!

Yesterday I walked past one if the closed gates and found a horse arena and little rock dam at the…read moreend of a lake. I also noticed a disc golf course. They have added signs to help get around in the park, it is very easy to get lost. Oxley nature center is now closed Sunday and Monday. At first I thought it just meant the building, they meant the whole road that leads to the area.

This is a terrific community park in the Elm Creek subdivision just off 76th Street. The modern…read moreplayground is fenced and has a rubberized surface for safety. A large lake is circled by a gravel walking path that contains some bridges. Restrooms are located between two picnic pavilions. Older tennis courts offer the only sports activity.

Lots of fun! Great playground and trails and a nice covered pavilion for picnics or for parents to…read morewatch the kids play from. Lots of geese and ducks in the pond as well.

This was a different experience where I performed live here, while witnessing the scenery. There…read morewas a birdwatching tour before the event + show took place & I missed it, which means I'll have to come back up here to check it out. It was fresh off of a lightly rainy day & to hear the birds chirping a majority of the time I was there did something to my well being. I believe the person I met was Maggie (I'm really bad with names), she's the Nature Programs Director. She enjoyed the music & she was nice. The lady at the front desk was really nice too. Good experience all-around.

Great nature center with plenty of parking, restrooms and lots of trails to see various amount of…read morebirds and wildlife.

Turkey Mountain is one of those places that makes you forget you're still in the city. Every time I…read morevisit, I'm reminded how lucky Tulsa is to have a true urban wilderness with miles of trails, quiet pockets of nature, and plenty of room to explore. One thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to access the mountain thanks to three different parking lots: Lower Parking Lot (67th & Elwood) The most popular one, right at the base of the main trail system. Great if you want quick access to the Red, Blue, and Yellow trails. Upper Parking Lot (off Elwood, near the top) Perfect if you want a quieter start or prefer jumping straight into the mid mountain trails. West Side Parking Lot (off Highway 75 / 61st area) Aa lesser used entrance that gives you a totally different feel and connects you to some beautiful, less crowded routes. No matter where you start, the trails are well marked, varied, and offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging climbs. If you hike to The Sanctuary, you're rewarded with one of the most peaceful areas on the mountain. You'll come across several ponds, wildlife, and a tree house with bench style swings, one of the most unexpectedly delightful spots in Tulsa. It's the kind of place where you can sit, sway, and just breathe for a moment. Highly recommend spending a morning or evening out here. It's beautiful, accessible, and full of surprises.

i'd convinced momma to bring me since i had a injection appt at a pharmacy nearby at about 64th st…read moreand we do not get to go so far south or west very often. the trip helped me recall the location of the mountain primary entrances and parking lots. specifically, coming from highway 51, exiting off the 224 exit ramp, the first entrance, on the left side, is the favorite of mine for getting flicks, with a beautiful view of the city skyline in the background to the south and an equally beautiful hilly rural landscape closer by. then, next was the main entrance i know to the trails, with map and restroom in front of it, and a awesome angle of the massive mound of shrubbery that comprises the tallest point of turkey mountain. the experience also allowed me to reflect a bit on the reason i enjoy yelping so much, that during a period of life when time is a precious commodity for me, it allows me to receive small glimpses of locations that hold a special significance, and reflect on the roles those locations, turkey mountain for one, were for me. specifically, the hiking and running trail system was and to an extent is a destination running route, with the rocky trail a fun, challenging one for runners of all disciplines looking for a cross training opportunity. also, the variety of trails and vast nature area, including at least a few trees for hammocking, presents a ideal location for a nature excursion. lastly, i'll add that we exited across the 71st bridge, which is also an alternative entrance to the 224 exit off highway 51 heading west, and in that case, the order of the entrances i've mentioned would be reversed.