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Barrel Springs Park

Attraction ; Park/Garden ; Water Activities

Barrel Springs Park is one of two splash pads offering the children of Choctaw some relief from the heat. Located in the heart of Choctaw’s Old Town district at the corner of Main Street and Gilbert, it’s a great place to beat the summer heat. With easy access to the Choctaw Public Library, this is a great way to spend an afternoon battling summer boredom and keeping cool. COVERED PICNIC TABLES Parents can rest at the covered picnic tables while children play in the various fountains that spray from the ground. The picnic tables are first-come, first-serve, no reservations necessary. SPLASH PAD If the water isn’t spraying when you arrive, look for the post with the activation pad near the edge of the water zone and press to activate the water. The water is on a timer and will shut off to prevent waste, however you can continue to reactive it as long as you need. RESTROOM FACILITIES There is no electricity at Barrel Springs Park, but a port-a-potty is provided for your convenience. RULES & CONSIDERATIONS Grab your suits and towels and don’t forget the sunscreen. Glass is prohibited at the park. The Library asks that you not wear wet suits and clothes into their building, so please plan your visit accordingly.

Bert Cooper Trail

Trail : Biking , Hiking , Walking/Running ; Water Activities

Bert Cooper Trail (formerly Lake Hefner Trail) is 9.1 miles of paved trail around Oklahoma City’s best sailing lake. See sailboats, Lake Hefner Golf Course, Stars and Stripes Park, Lions’ Children’s Park, OKC Yacht Club and numerous East Wharf restaurants. There are fishing docks, boat ramps, picnic areas, and a remote-control aircraft field. Toilets and water fountains are available along the trail. Connects to North Grand Boulevard Trail and Hefner-Overholser Trail.

Bouse Park/ Alexis Clark Water Park

Attraction ; Park/Garden ; Water Activities

Located off Indian Meridian between Northeast 10th and Northeast 23rd is this vibrantly colored hotspot for cooling down with your kids in the summer. Bouse Park, featuring the Alexis Clark Water Park, is a great place to bring the kids when the temperatures soar. Fountains spray from the ground and pour from the myriad of rainbow water play equipment. In preparation for summer, you’ll notice new paint to the splash pad, completed in april 2020. PICNIC TABLES Benches and picnic tables provide seating for those preferring to stay dry. Picnic tables at the pavilions are available on a first come basis. SPLASH PAD If the water isn’t spraying when you arrive, look for the post with the activation pad near the edge of the water zone, and press to activate the water. The water is on a timer and will shut off to prevent waste, however, you can continue to reactive it as long as you need. PLAYGROUND New in 2018 is a playground just south of the parking lot for the splash pad, with swings and slides, for hours of fun! RULES & CONSIDERATIONS Grab your suits and towels and don’t forget the sunscreen. Glass is prohibited at the park.

Draper Lake Trail

Trail : Biking , Hiking , Walking/Running ; Water Activities

Completed in 2018, this ADA complient, $10 million trail circles Lake Draper for 13.5 miles on a moderately trafficked loop. It offers two way bicycle and pedestrian traffic, as well as the chance to see wildlife and three public art pieces. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Campsite available at Crosstimbers Campground. The Lake Stanley Draper Marina is located at 8301 SE 104th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73165.

E.C. Hafer Park

Park/Garden ; Trail : Biking , Hiking , Walking/Running ; Water Activities

This 121 acre park commissioned in 1979 includes -1.5 miles of paved, multi-use trails -3 playgrounds -Volleyball court -Exercise Station -Kids’ fishing pond -Stage -An athletic complex

Foster Recreation Center and Indoor Pool

Attraction ; Community Center ; Water Activities

The Foster Indoor Program Pools is open year-round for lessons, water exercise and other special programs. Visit our calendar for a full list of programs. Open Swim is FREE for kids under 17 & $2 a day or $10 a month for adults All City of OKC pools will reopen July 1, 2020!

Harrah Heritage Park and Splash Pad

Attraction ; Park/Garden ; Water Activities

Splash Pad open daily 10:00 am-8:00 pm Opens Memorial Day and closes Labor Day weekend. Splash Pad Grill is open Tuesday- Saturday 11:00 am- 7:00 pm. 405-454-3084 Snow Cone Flavors Lunch Specials Menu Click here to view annual City of Harrah events page.

Lake Thunderbird State Park

Attraction ; Campground ; Park/Garden ; Trail : Biking , Hiking , Walking/Running ; Water Activities

Lake Thunderbird State Park encompasses nearly 2,000 acres in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, and provides a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors to Lake Thunderbird. Water enthusiasts can enjoy two marinas, nine boat ramps and two swim beaches, while those who prefer land can take part in hiking, mountain biking and nature trails. Deer archery and waterfowl hunting are available during the applicable seasons and in designated areas. For families visiting the state park, grab a picnic lunch and enjoy the playgrounds or dine at the seasonal restaurant. The state park also features a Nature Center, which displays native snakes and animals, furs and artifacts and offers educational programs throughout the year.

Riversport OKC

Attraction ; Water Activities

OKC’s destination for water & land-based urban adventures in the #BoathouseDistrict and at the #OverholserBoathouse. RIVERSPORT Adventures in the downtown OKC’s Boathouse District is the “go to” place for metro area families and visitors looking for outdoor fun including whitewater rafting and kayaking, adventure courses, zip lines, rock walls, cycling, high speed slides, bicycle pump tracks, flatwater kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. RIVERSPORT also offers rowing, dragon boating and flatwater canoe/kayak lessons and teams, corporate, masters and juniors teams, and major festivals including the OKC Whitewater Festival (May), Stars & Stripes RIver Festival (June) and the Oklahoma Regatta Festival (Sept/Oct). Follow us for the latest info or visit our web site at http://www.riversportokc.org RIVERSPORT Adventures offers family fun March to October with adventure courses, zip lines, rock climbing, cycling and on-the-water activities including kayaking, dragon boating and stand up paddle boarding. Visit riversportokc.org to learn more. RIVERSPORT is a project of the OKC Boathouse Foundation which also operates the OKC National High Performance Center and has been designated an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site for both rowing and canoe/kayak.

Scissortail Park

Attraction ; Park/Garden ; Trail : Walking/Running ; Water Activities

Scissortail Park is a 70-acre public space created from funds generated by a penny sales tax. The 36-acre Upper Park opened on September 27, 2019. The Park is managed by Scissortail Park Foundation under a lease and management agreement with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust. Scissortail Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization responsible for raising funds to support the Park through donations, sponsorships and earned revenues. The Park, located south of Myriad Botanical Gardens, continues south close to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Featuring a variety of engaging experiences for visitors including ornamental gardens and woodlands, a 3.7 acre lake, children’s playground and water fountains, seasonal roller rink, dog park, picnic grove, restaurant and performance stage and great lawn, the Park has something for everyone.

Soldier Creek Trail

Trail : Biking , Walking/Running ; Water Activities

The trail was built in 2016 on 77 acres of floodplain property that is owned by Midwest City. The trail includes an ADA compliant trail head with shelter and map. Trail signs denote levels of difficulty. Picnic and bathroom facilities are available as well as a paved parking area. Ideal for mountain biking, running and hiking, the three miles of unpaved trails will engage the experienced and novice alike. It winds across fields and through a wooded area along Soldier Creek. 6 trails can be found in Soldier Creek Park, all totaling about 7 miles of connecting trails. You may see a Pecan Grove, Joe B. Barnes Park, tennis complex, soccer complex, John Conrad Golf Course, baseball fields, Lost Lakes Water Park, and Veterans Memorial.

Ten Acre Lake

Attraction ; Park/Garden ; Water Activities

Located on 10th Street between Choctaw Road and Indian Meridian, Ten Acre Lake is an excellent recreational park for bait fishing and enjoying the outdoors. FEATURES In addition to the stocked lake there is a soccer field, picnic tables, and a pavilion available for rent for social events. A playground on site entertains the kids while several lakeside benches offer a great view of the many species of native wildlife that can be seen near the water throughout the year. Ten Acre Lake does not have electricity or water, port-a-potties are provided for your convenience. RESERVE THE PAVILION If you would like to reserve the pavilion, please complete the Ten Acre Lake Pavilion Reservation Form or contact City Hall at 405-390-8198 for availability and prices. Pavilions are not reserved until fees are paid.

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