This is a beautiful park with a nice wide open area to kick or throw a ball or play or just lay on…read morea blanket and hang out. Lots of families and young people. That's a nice way to spend an evening after the sun is going down and it's not quite so hot

While in downtown OKC, we took a stroll around Scissortail Park, which is a 70-acre urban oasis…read moreextending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. The 40-acre Upper Park and 30-acre Lower Park are open, and the Skydance Bridge connects the two sections. The Upper Park includes amenities and spaces for programmed events, while the Lower Park was designed to be more reflective of the natural environment around Oklahoma City. Home of a lake, concert stage, Union Station and many other venues, this is a beautiful setting in the center of OKC.

Walking through Oklahoma City, I was impressed by the numbers of gardens and green spaces…read more Loved my stroll through Meinders Garden on a sunny spring day in April. The sky was blue accented with clouds. The weather was so pleasant. It was nice to take a walk, just relaxing and enjoying the moment. Parking was also so easy and very inexpensive. Parallel parked for just $2 an hour at the garden. What a treat while enjoying nature.

Review #44 Location:…read more This garden is on the northeast corner of Myriad Botanical Gardens, across from the Colcord Hotel; where N Robinson Ave & Ron Norick Blvd meet to the east of the garden, & W Sheridan Ave on the north side. Reno Ave is to the south. The official address for the Myriad Botanical Gardens is 301 W Reno Ave, OKC, OK 73102. Description: A specialty garden with ponds, walking paths, trees, flowers in the spring and summer, and a terrace for events. There is a large fountain at the entrance on the NE corner. Parking/Transportation: There is limited metered street parking around the gardens. You have to either park a few blocks away off the street or park in one of 6 parking garages, which are anywhere from 1-4 blocks away. Even better, you can use the new OKC Streetcar and get off at the Myriad Gardens stop on the northwest side on S Hudson Ave. Basic Info: This garden is one of two specialty gardens within the Myriad Gardens 17-acre Square. The two specialty gardens were funded by the Herman and LaDonna Meinders Foundation. (Side note: Wow, now I've heard of a 7th woman with my 1st name; although there are many in Italy and elsewhere I just haven't heard of many.). This garden was constructed in 1997 and completed in 1998. Side note: I created this business on Yelp and added the first pictures and tips. I've actually created close to 100 or more on Yelp, but I haven't tracked all the ones I've done; as I was too busy giving compliments, liking pictures, tips and check-ins, of my Yelp friends and others on Yelp! Posted on 27 Dec 2018

These are some great trails right next to the Oklahoma River!!…read more Paved and flat, until you go under some of the bridges here, this was a great spot for me to get my runs in while I was here!! Easy parking, you will see the occasional runner or biker here depending on when you come. I did see a group run also! Along with the river, you do get some good views of the OKC skyline here!!

If you like long distance biking without a lot of incline or congestion, then the Oklahoma River…read moreTrails are for you. I mean, who wouldn't want to go fast without having to zig-zag in between runners, families or other bikes? The trail is well paved with the occasional slight gravel, which is totally avoidable. The path is somewhat like a large 13 mile oval shape, without any street crossings or stop signs. This would be a perfect spot to train for races. I would not recommend bringing your families on the trail just because road bikers are going fairly fast. Wouldn't want a little one stumbling in front of a bike going 20-30 miles a hour. For the sake of runners, the unseen corners are well marked with caution signs and there are two lanes to avoid collision. Overall it's a beautiful spot, there are geese and some other water fowl and the sun hits the river perfectly. There's a moment where you are riding beside a view of the city as well as the beautiful trail. This is probably the least congested biking trail I've been to in Oklahoma City. I would recommend starting at/ parking at Devon Boathouse at Regatta Park. There's also additional parking across the street. I could see this place being a good spot for group bikers as well, it's not far from Bricktown if you want to ride into the city a little bit to grab a bite to eat.

On a quiet weekday morning, the Centennial Land Run Monument feels almost cinematic. All that…read morebronze motion is frozen in a moment of time along the Bricktown Canal. The whole installation commemorates the Land Run of 1889, when settlers surged into the Unassigned Lands to stake homesteads in what would become Oklahoma Territory. The scale of the installation here is enormous, with dozens of figures charging forward. Horses stretched mid-stride, wagons tilting, every dace carved with urgency. One has clearly fallen in their haste. It really does tell the tale. We had the place mostly to ourselves which made it easy to slow and take in the detail. The only interruption was a family who decided the clearly posted "no climbing" sign was more of a suggestion than a rule and that's why we can't have nice things. Grrr! But even that didn't take away from the artistry. Paul Moore spent more than twenty years bringing this to life and the result is one of the largest bronze sculpture installations in the world, honoring the settlers who raced out on April 22, 1889. [Review 426 of 2026 - 174 in Oklahoma - 25609 overall]

The Centennial Land Run Monument in Oklahoma City is a striking tribute to one of the state's most…read morepivotal historical event, the 1889 Land Run. The Monument consists of 47 bronze statues in total. This includes 38 people, 34 horses, three wagons, a cannon, a dog, and a frightened jackrabbit. They are all bigger than life and has such great detail. I think you could stand there for hours and never see all of the details. It stands at about 100 yards or so and stretches across a small river. Well worth the visit. Best access is then the bass pro parking lot all the way to the back and under the interstate.

This Botanical Garden is probably one of the BEST I have seen. The views outside are beautiful and…read morethe Koi fish in the pond is the cherry on top. A friend and I stopped by and walked around because it was so nice outside and we did not regret it. The staff are so friendly, prices are affordable (military discount included), and it's a super clean facility. There are 3 floors of botanicals to see and there are even some scent areas to smell some of the flowers. Very interactive and I loved it. Would definitely come here again :)

What an awesome day to take a walk thru the Gardens. So much stuff in bloom and the colors are…read moreawesome. There are several areas for bands to play. The Devon bandshell and the water stage to name two. The gardens are multilayered and accessible by stairs or long easy to maneuver ramps. The main focal point is the crystal bridge conservatory loaded with all types of plants. Most are not native to this area. Tht is a separate entity tht requires admission. There were many folks out today enjoy the weather. I seen pics being taken, picnics, parties and many other activities. Check it out. Everything outside has no cost.

To visit this place best time is night time. The giant wheeler can be spot in a distance when it…read morelighted at night. They close at 9 pm. Parking is free at the ground. It is great place to have the OKC sign that show you have been to Oklahoma City. The wheel does not many people at the spring time because the weather still cold for wheel goer. The store I front of the wheel serve ice cream and food. The seating areas are very nice. It has the swing seat.

One of our favorite spots to being out of town visitors. A beautiful Park near the okc Riverwalk…read morewith a beautiful ferris wheel. There are hammocks,swings and an area for parties and just hanging out. We love Wheeler Park. A perfect place for daytime dates or picnics Also nearby to Bricktown and other major Oklahoma city tourist attractions

I'm an umpire and I just finished empireing three games back to back out here at Wheeler Park went…read moreup to the concession stand to get something to drink and they told me that they don't give umpires anything free to drink so I tried to buy one scratched up enough cash to get one and then I got told that they don't take cash. Love how you treat your empires out here wheeler

Has the OKC signage. Has hammocks. Has sports equipment to use and has corn hole to play with…read more Ample parking space. Has table and chairs for snacks to order. Good place to chill as it is by the river. See images and videos for reference.

I visited the Crystal Bridge Conservatory at Myriad Botanical Gardens with a friend, and it was…read moretruly magical. The greenhouse showcases more than 750 plant varieties, with beautiful waterfalls and elevated walkways. The setting made me feel like I was exploring a tropical paradise right in the middle of Oklahoma City. The plant displays are thoughtfully arranged in both tropical wet and tropical dry zones. Informative signs throughout the conservatory make learning about all the different plants interesting and fun. I really appreciated the unique architectural design and the views from the overlook terraces. Admission is very reasonable at ten fifty for adults, with discounts for seniors, military, students, and youth. Children under four and members get in free. The gift shop is also worth a visit and supports education and conservation efforts.

I really love visiting gardens, so I saw several on a long weekend trip to Oklahoma City…read more The Crystal Bridge Conservatory is located in Myriad Botanical Gardens. This is such a unique space that "floats" over a water feature in the garden. Nice to explore the three level conservatory with a diverse collection of tropical plants, art installations, a reflecting pool, and a two-level waterfall. It is a very interactive space. The "Cloud Portal" sculpture designed by Scott Murase divides the north and south ends of the conservatory. You can walk through the installation which frames views of the waterfall at one end and the reflecting pool at other side. Explore the tropical paradise. Climb to the second and third levels to get a birds-eye view of the cascading waterfalls from the lookout. Check out the bromeliads, orchids, and aloe plants. Love the Crown of Thorns, Peacock Flowers, Desert Roses and Blue Agave. The Chenille Plants looked so soft. The Spiral Ginger plants almost look like pineapples. Take a walk on the Sensory Skywalk for a different view. Stop to smell the different plants along the way. I used my Graycliff Martins Level Museum pass for reciprocal admission. Parking is just $2 per hour with a two-hour maximum via the meters or the parking app. A highlight of my trip to Oklahoma City.

Taking advantage of our Season Pass, went rafting today. Hayden, very large experienced guy gave…read moreus new ways on how to raft and enter the rapids. My son and nephew had a blast. They are already planning on our return visit.

We drove all the way from to Houston to kayak here! This is the whitewater course where the canoe…read moreand kayak events will be held for the LA Olympics. It was about $33 a day for the kayak pass, which gives you access to the whitewater course. You need to bring your own kayak for this pass, and I'm not sure if they do rentals. It was very fun with an easier and a more difficult course, and there's a conveyor belt that takes you up to the top. While this was fun, I don't think some of the staff were doing their jobs well. There was someone releasing tubers right in front of our boats coming down. They clearly weren't looking out for kayakers beforehand, and this was such a safety issue. Some of the staff at the counter also did not seem to know how to check people in. Before our visit, we called multiple times during their business hours, but they never answered.

Thanks to @DowntownOKCInc, this was one of those magical nights in my pretty little city that I…read morehope I will always remember. I could have lived anywhere, but I chose to stay in my hometown. Some days, especially election days, this decision makes me wonder if I need a psych evaluation. But on a n ight like the night of Starlight Supper, I know I am of sound mind and body. Because nights like this are why I chose to stay. A couple of lovely people were passionate about the need for a clinic at Emerson School. They happen to also be passionate about food, wine, and the importance of a few evenings in one's life spent in repose, dining under the stars in the crisp night sky and few hundred thousand twinkle lights. They happen to know how to blend those two passions into a massive fundraiser (seemingly just by smiling and calling in a few hundred of the thousands of favors they've done over the years). The four courses were amazing: I guess that's what you get when you ask four of the city's best chefs to harness their power and create a course of a meal, crafted to be remembered for a long time to come. It probably didn't hurt that LOCAL, Flint and Urban Wine Works are some of my faves - I haven't been to Vast yet but surely I will love it. The champagne cocktail from LOCAL was my favorite drink of the evening, but I certainly enjoyed the several different kinds of wine from Urban Wine Works, my home away from home. One of those nights where you bump into a lot of folks you like, a few you love, and one or two you'd happily give a kidney. Sitting in the shadow of two of my favorite buildings in Downtown OKC, 17 years after I first started working Downtown, I just had to smile and be so thankful for the opportunity to live this life in the city I love.

We attended Starlight Supper 2017 and it was just gorgeous! The grounds were taken care of and the…read morelighting/ambiance couldn't have been any better! The food was good and the Cabernet was great!