I visited Chandler Park in Tulsa today. First time visiting and I was impressed with the beauty of…read morethe bluffs & views of the city. I appreciate the interpretive signs along the walking path providing the history of the park. I love that the trail is accessible, and the further you walk back you find yourself in a wooded area where the trail leaves the pavement, climbing in and around the bluffs. The park has so much to offer including disc golf, picnic areas, playground etc. There is plenty of parking and clean flushing facilities.

I have no idea how this place isn't a raging 5 stars, this on top of the gathering place is one of…read moremy favorite parks in all of tulsa! The hiking trails are extensive, family friendly and also so so rad! They have the ancient trail which you get to walk through these insane rock formations, it feels so grounding and cool to walk through something thats been here for centuries! They have 2 disc golf courses which is nice so if one course is busy, you have another to play on! Never congested, they have a massive splash pad for summer, ample grounds for picnics, lounging ect.

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.

Beautiful park with a very attentive Ranger. Would give 5 stars but the Ranger on duty shooed us…read moreaway as we were sitting in the day use shelter bird watching. We did pay for day use but not the $75 shelter use as we were not staying but 1/2 hour or so. Otherwise peaceful and lots of stunning birds to watch.

Having literally stumbled across Keystone State Park, we drove over the dam and parked the car on…read morethe dam's downstream side. After walking all the way to the dam's base, we were impressed with what we saw. Tip: We saw a good number of large birds here, including pelicans and herons Over and above the dam and the birds, there's not a whole lot else to see here. I'd suggest if you want some good hiking and views that you visit the Ancient Forest instead.

This is a really beautiful spot where you can enjoy a small walk and the views of the water dam…read more There are walkways all the way down to the water! Be careful when taking pics by the rocks as they eat phones!!! There is also a nice looking atv/motorcycle park with lots of hills and sand!!!

There are really two parts to this park. It's a COE, Corp of Engineer, park and we've been to many…read moreof those. Some are gated and some are not. This one is not. It sits at the base of the dam and has a campground section and a day use section. This review is mainly for the campground section. It's a pretty park but when we first arrived we weren't sure what to make of it. Grass looked like it hadn't been mowed in quite a while but it was mowed while we were there which really improved the appearance. The inner circle of campsites all have full hookups and the outer circle has water and electricity. We were pretty surprised to see so many who "live" within the system. One camper told us folks go between this park and another park every 14 days. A school bus even comes to take the kids who "live" here to school. Our first night we were on the outside loop and next to one group who played the bass music. Ugh. Where was the host? We had no clue. Yes, there is a camp host or volunteer. In the 5 days we were there we saw him once. A couple of times we went looking for him and never could find him. His site needs to be cleaned up. Stuff is stacked all over. We've never seen that in a COE park either. It was a good place to stay though while weather passed over and would stay again. The park area is nice but think a little more oversight is needed and a little clean-up. I would probably rate the park itself a 4 star but the clutter from the host site and lack of his availability, I moved it down a notch.

I am not sure it is part of the park system anymore, the sign is gone. The old road is awful, big…read moreholes. They don't want people going there anymore, but don't want to say that.

After all the years we lived in and visited Tulsa, we'd never been to Redbud Nature Preserve and I…read moredon't know why. I'm so glad my sister invited us to tag along with her. It was a gorgeous place to explore! It's a fairly easy hike for kids. The trail goes from the parking lot and is about a mile (maybe less) and comes back to the parking lot. My kids won't normally walk this far on their own, but there is so much to see and so much variation on the trail that they never complained or asked "how much longer" - my kids are ages 5-13. There is some climbing around rocks to get through the trail, so little ones and the elderly will need help. Wear good shoes. There is a small nature center and bathrooms. We love this place and will happily go back in any season!

One of my favorite quick hikes in the Tulsa area. So sad they had to close down until May 2022. I…read morethink it's to preserve the natural flora and fauna because so many hiked it during the start of covid just trying to social distance from others. Looking forward to getting out in my happy place again.

I used to take my sons to this small lake over 35 years ago. Fished for crappies and sunfish. I was…read morea great little lake and great memories. To fish you used to need both a state license and a Bixby city permit.

I went to walk the trails and did some exploring on-foot, and I loved what they had here! Beautiful…read moreviews of the lake, marked trails, and me and my partner even did a bit of climbing! The climbing wasn't necessary, just part of some of our fun. From the parking lot area, we went up the hill towards the trees, away from the lake, and the trails they had there were well marked, but not particularly wide walking paths like Turkey Mountains'. If you are in the mood to feel like you are exploring nature "off the beaten path" while still being on a trail, this is a great place to do it! I will be going again!