The Tulsa Park and Recreation Department has a history dating back nearly 100 years. It first came into being on August 18, 1909, when the City of Tulsa bought Owen Park from Chauncey and Mary Owen for $13,500. Tulsa's first park superintendent, John Meisenbacher, later moved into a house located in the park. Park board meetings were held in a room above his garage. After planting 600 roses in an effort to "spruce-up" the property, Tulsa's first city park officially opened on June 8, 1910.
Today, Tulsa Parks consists of over 130 parks, Community Centers, sports facilities, Specialty Programs - and many more.
Mission and Vision: To create, provide and preserve quality parks and recreation opportunities that meet community needs for the health and well-being for all Tulsa citizens.
Quick Facts: Tulsa Parks manages 135 parks covering roughly 6,553 acres. This includes the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, two specialty centers, and six community centers with various amenities including, fitness facilities, gymnasiums, art studio space and meeting rooms. There are 57 miles of walking trails, one skate park, three dog parks, and five swimming pools. In addition, there are 227 sports fields*, 99 playgrounds, 94 tennis courts, 8 outdoor pickleball courts, 13 water playgrounds, 18 splash pads, 96 picnic shelters, 4 golf courses and 8 disc golf courses.**
*132 diamond fields and 95 rectangular fields
**29 basketball courts and 36 half courts
The Tulsa Parks main office is located at:
Centennial Center
1028 E. 6th Street
Tulsa, OK 74102
For more information, please call us at (918) 596-7275.
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