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

I am so glad that Lake Arcadia exists! It serves as a perfect nature getaway for the weekend and…read moreit's practically in OKC's backyard. This particular part of the lake Arcadia park system is to the south west of the lake. Today, my infant son and I enjoyed the relatively new spring creek trail. This trail was so nice! It is a multi-use completely paved trail. It is wide enough for walkers to have their own designated lane as well as cyclists their own. Out and back this trail is a good easy 5 miles. It is amongst the trees with glimpses of the creek every. Ow and then. If you want to be a bit more adventurous, get off the beaten path. Yes, go explore those unpaved wild looking hiking trails that branch off from the path most taken. Although this trail is all I enjoyed today, there are many nice shaded picnic tables and grills that could make a great location for a get together. There is also a disc golf course here, although I'm not sure how often it is used. There were several people fishing in this area too. There are lots of ways this park can help you enjoy nature. What are you waiting for? Go check it out!

Very friendly members. Not much happening at the lodge while we were there, but it was the week of…read morethe 4th of July. We camped in the RV parking in the parking lot. The site was paved not very level and we had to use some extra blocks under our tires to make it work. Full hookups and a good value compared to other parks in the area. Definitely will come back again if in the area.

My 7yr old son loves to go to karate lessons, he has learned so much. I can tell his confidence is…read moregetting better and he is making friends. Everyone. There is so nice and really great with kids. We would recommend to anyone!

My three year old looks forward to her class and she loves Ms April. They are the only place that…read moreoffers martial arts class starting at the age of three, and the classes are well organized. The activities in her class are designed to teach them self control, team work, and basic martial art skills. Highly recommend!

The BEST place in the area for a birthday party…read more There is so much variety that there is seriously something for EVERYONE there (even the grown ups!) I always go way over board on parties and then am stressed out on party day, but having it here the owner was so amazing and helpful that I was actually able to enjoy the party! She stepped up and went over and beyond when we needed it, but also gave us space to do our thing when it was time too. The party moved so smoothly and everyone had an amazing time! Our go to birthday/ party place from here on out! And the icing on the cake, the prices and packages are super reasonable for getting a PRIVATE use of the facility! Seriously- go check this place out you it regret it!

We love We Rock the Spectrum! I've been a couple of times with my work kids with special needs (all…read moreages) and with my typically-developing kids (4 & 6). The owner couldn't be more accommodating or friendly, and seems to have thought of everything. Great pretend play area, swings galore, a climbing wall, zip line, quiet room...a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours with your littles!

I was allowed via the kind wife of owner here for a while. Well Randy, your wife sure let me board…read moreand then you returned the present that I gave you. You almost killed my horse because you would not take him to the veterinarian when it was cold. The USEF says otherwise about you, so I won't recommend or be near your barn ever again! Original: I found out some things that were just unacceptable when it comes to trust. I do not like the way they treat the horses and not tell you if they are sick and just administer medication. I had a very hard time getting the owner to help me. The assistant trainer was not good at all. I do not recommend this at all especially for young children

We love cross creek stables! When we moved here earlier this year my 8 year old suddenly was dying…read moreto take horse back riding lessons. After calling many different barns with little luck I found Cross Creek and I'm so glad I did. They are truly geared to teaching children how to ride. I am not an equestrian and know pretty much nothing about horses. I needed a good barn which would teach my daughter everything she needed to know and be safe doing it. I love the instructors at cross creek. They are great at managing different ages and riding proficiency in the same group lesson. The lessons are super affordable and they have several time slots to choose from almost every day of the week. It makes finding time to ride super convenient. I love that they offer students the ability to be helpers during other lessons for a discount on their tuition. The facility is well maintained and the main riding area for lessons is covered with fans so no matter the weather the lessons can happen. The horses all seem to be well taken care of and great with children riding them. We attend weekly lessons as well as a camp this summer that my daughter loved. We have had a great experience at Cross Creek!

It appears my original review on Google was removed, so I'm sharing my experience again to ensure…read moreothers are fully informed about how situations like this are handled. Thank you for your response. I understand your policy and acknowledge that we arrived later than intended. However, the issue is not just timing... it is how your business handled the situation. When I called, the interaction was rude, dismissive, and ended with your staff hanging up while we were still trying to communicate, only minutes away. That is unprofessional and unacceptable. There was no effort to show basic courtesy, offer alternatives, or handle the situation respectfully... only a refusal and loss of payment. Policies do not justify poor customer service. If this is how customers are treated, it will impact your reputation over time. People pay attention to how they're treated, and they share those experiences. I stand by my experience and believe others deserve to be aware before booking.

The staff is amazing, patient and kind with the little ones. It was a real treat to go riding…read moreknowing the staff was knowledgeable and supportive of new riders. Will definitely be coming back!