David was super helpful. I was going stir crazy and needed to get out and do something. David…read moregave me information about the lake as well as the area. Thank you David!!! I will be back and maybe next time rent the paddle board.

Water recreation! It's the season for outdoors! This is a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy…read morethe fall. Great for experienced or non- experienced kayakers. Such a great weekend experience! Great rates too! Staff is super friendly and helpful. They will be back in March, last weekend was the last day of the season. But there is a dock ramp which is open yearly that you can use for personal kayaks or paddle boards. I would definitely recommend coming back in March if you want to rent. Super easy and convenient. Dress to get wet, depending on how you paddle lol. Water sprays and drips from paddles. Also wind sprays the water. So shorts, water shoes or flip flops would be great.

Tulsa's newest YMCA is officially open! I've been looking forward to this location since I heard…read moreabout it in November. It is an impressive facility on the west of Riverside. There's a beautiful mural on the east side of the building. As soon as I walked in, I was blown away by another colorful mural of a soccer player and a floating ball installation. It is called "The World in Play" with each ball representing a country with an active YMCA soccer program. This location will feature three indoor fields, but right now, only the soccer one is fully finished. To the left, there's a cardio circuit training with state-of-the-art equipment, including two curved self-propelling treadmills, which engages more muscle groups and mimicked a more natural running motion. Next to the circuit, there are restrooms, showers, lockers, and a local soccer jersey collection. To the right, there's a meeting room and "The Hive", an interactive obstacle course that seems super fun for kids (ages 8 and up). It has climbing ropes, ball obstacles, game targets, and a scoreboard to play games. On the second floor, there are more cardio and strength equipment. There's an age limit to go upstairs (15+). To join, they don't have a joining fee. Membership prices are available on their website starting at $28 a month. Nearby residents get a free memberships.

I had no idea they built a Community Center at Whiteside Park. The indoor programs are Arts &…read morecrafts; activities for the disabled; dance classes; preschool activities; education programs; holiday and special events; sports and fitness; open gym; social activities; senior programs; and youth day camp. Outdoor facilities include a Junior pool, sports fields, water playground, lighted tennis courts, shelter, playground, one-mile trail, picnic tables. The whole complex looks new and well maintained. The outdoor playgrounds are very nice. This is a nice addition to the community. People with children would love the water park area and playgrounds.

My first experience here was over 10 years ago when I worked with a clinic. Our team came here and…read moreI was wowed by the extent of services. From alliance, medical care, therapy, testing, events and the free market. Here now for daughter's violin lessons and the space hasn't changed much but seems still like the great supportive place I first was introduced to. This is THE place for all things lgbtq+ in the Midwest.

This is the event center inside OKEQ. There are several spaces available for rent if you are…read morelooking for space to hold a meeting, event, party, and even weddings at super affordable prices. You can easily arrange a quick tour of the available spaces. The biggest one is their event center ($350 plus $100 cleaning fee). The Great Hall is another space ($250) and they also have a Wellness Room ($150) and a The rental fee includes BYOB, a full service kitchen, tables, chairs (up to 200 people), black table cloths, and private bathrooms. If you want to extend the hours of your rental past their operating hours until midnight, they charge $25 per hour. You can also rent their microphones and speakers for $50 and they have a dance floor lighting setup - with a disco ball! for $75. One of my favorite things is that they have a list of ministers and officiants for wedding ceremonies as well as an Equality Business Alliance directory where you can find all kinds of LGBT friendly businesses to help host events. If you're not interested in renting the space, you should check out the myriad of activities going on all throughout the week, from meditation and yoga classes to workshops, support groups and trainings.

Family friendly fun... History, Passion, Glory!…read moreBest Night Out In Town! If you are looking for a fun and entertaining night out in Tulsa, a Roughnecks game is where you should be! I had the pleasure of sitting in the Rig, the supporters section, and those guys stood and chanted for a solid 90 minutes. It was the closest experience to the true football experience that I have seen in the US in lower division soccer since attending matches in Europe! The Roughnecks organisation is awesome at making everyone feel welcome. My friends had their kids with them and after the match the players came over and signed my mates son's shirt he was wearing. His son is still talking about meeting his hero and can't wait to go back!