An Urban Oasis Just Opened At Scissortail Park In Oklahoma And It S Perfect For Your Next Outing

Scissortail Park just opened in September in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City and is the perfect place to go for your next outing. It’s a 70-acre urban oasis with wide-open lawns, play pavilions, picnic spots, paddle boat rentals, and more. Take a look:

Scissortail Park extends from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River near Skydance Bridge.

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It’s a 70-acre urban oasis that just opened 40-acres of the Upper Park in September. The remaining 30-acre Lower Park is scheduled to open in 2021.

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Pedal boats can be rented at The Scissortail Boathouse for $12 per boat for 45 minutes and it’s one of the best outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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The Children’s Play Pavilion and Playground is every kid’s dream offering endless opportunities for kids to play and let their imagination run wild.

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There are geometric dome climbers, a net lens, large fort with a tower and slides, rope climbers, and more.

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You’ll also find a 240-ft. Pedestrian Bridge that spans the lake and is the perfect place to enjoy stunning views of The Park.

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It’s also one of the best places in the city to catch a good glimpse and photo of the nearby Skydance Bridge.

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Have you visited this beautiful park yet? If so, what activities did you enjoy in the park? For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.

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Located on the banks of the Arkansas River on Riverside Drive in Tulsa is another park in Oklahoma that is world-renowned. The Gathering Place is a world-class centralized park located on almost 100-acres in the heart of the city. Construction began in 2014 after a generous gift from the George Kaiser Family Foundation and opened in 2018.

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Address: 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109, USA