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Tulsa Recreation
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Attractions

Big Splash Water Park
Family water park in the heart of midtown Tulsa
Discoveryland
National home of Rogers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA
Fair Meadows Racing
Live racing and simulcast off-track wagering
Oklahoma Aquarium
The Oklahoma Aquarium provides educational, recreational, cultural and tourism opportunities for Oklahomans and out-of-state visitors.
Tulsa Air & Space Museum
Experience Tulsa’s rich history in the aerospace industry by exploring 19,000 square feet of exhibit space and educational displays in the museum , then sit back in the planetarium and enjoy a trip to the outer limits of the universe in our new ESky Theater.
Tulsa Garden Center
Located in historic Woodward Park Tulsa Garden Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of horticultural and environmental education opportunities.
Tulsa Parks
The City manages 140 parks, including nature centers, golf courses, 21 swimming pools, 156 sports fields, 115 playgrounds, 123 tennis courts, 25 water playgrounds, The River Skate Park, 60 picnic shelters, 14 community centers, fitness facilities, gymnasiums, meeting rooms and facilities, trails and more.
Tulsa Zoo
Voted America's favorite zoo
Country Clubs
Cedar Ridge Country Club
In 1968 famed golf course designer Joe Finger created a new golf course in Tulsa that is now heralded as one of the finest in the nation
Golf Club of Oklahoma (site under construction)
Indian Springs Country Club
Indian Springs Country Club offers a quaint countryside setting located on 450 acres of natural rolling terrain. Two courses meander along dense forest, traverse up, down and around bluffs.
Meadowbrook Country Club
MeadowBrook Country Club Members enjoy access to a private Web Site dedicated to Golf, Special Club Events and Club News.
Oaks Country Club
Oaks Country Club is the second oldest course in Tulsa founded in 1920 from an idea ffrom William Weichel and Walter Ahrens.
Southern Hills Country Club
The famed Southern Hill Country Club website is for Members Only but the legendary golf course has hosted many major championships including both the PGA and the U.S. Open.
In 2007, Tiger Woods was crowned PGA Champion at Southern Hills.
Public Golf Links
Bailey Ranch Golf Club
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Broken Arrow Golf & Athletic Club |
Cherokee Hills Golf Club |
Clary Fields Golf Club |
Forest Ridge Golf Club |
LaFortune Park |
Mohawk Park |
Page Belcher South Lakes |
Owasso Golf & Athletic Club | White Hawk Golf Course
Tulsa Country Club
Tulsa Country Club has hosted numerous tournaments & exhibitions involving top PGA professionals, and holds claim to being one of the top five courses in Oklahoma according to Golf Week Magazine.
Favorite Nightspots
Boston District
At the intersection of 18th and South Boston Ave., the Boston District is a tightly packed collection of high quality clubs and restaurants. Mercury Lounge, The Venue, Rehab Lounge, Boston's, Sax Bar and Vintage 1740 Wine Bar offer a mix of atmosphere and entertainment
Caz's
Not just an ordinary bar... located in the heart of the Brady Arts District in the heart of downtown Tulsa.
Cherokee Casino & Resort
The 95,000 square foot casino floor boasts 1,500 stimulating electronic games for endless gaming excitement. While visiting enjoy a relaxing stay in a luxurious suite, tee time at our challenging golf course, tasty dishes in delicious restaurants, and live music at one of our many entertainment venues.
Circle Cinema
Restoration continues on the historic Circle Cinema now host to independent films, documentaries and great classic films.
Creek Nation Tulsa
Creek Nation Casino - Tulsa offers a unique blend of events, exciting promotions and huge cash payouts.
Empire Bar
The website could use a little polish but The Empire is a great neighborhood tavern.
Fishbonz
Nightspot featuring live music, outdoor seating and happy hour Monday thru Friday.
Full Moon Cafe
A neighborhood bar and grill serving good food, offering great night life and terrific entertainment.
James E. McNellie's Public House
Located in downtown Tulsa offering good food, hundreds of beers, comfortable atmosphere.
Suede Martini Lounge and Champagne Bar
Tulsa entertainment hot spot offers a drink menu of almost 50 Martinis, 10 champagnes and over 15 cigars.
Vintage 1740 A Wine Bar
Vintage 1740's eclectic and comfortable setting is perfect for exploring the world of wine.
Festivals & Events
Boat, Sport & Travel Show
More than 460,000 square feet of canoes, fishing boats, pontoons, runabouts, sail boats, house boats, cruisers, boat docks, vans, tent campers, trailers, camping and fishing tackle equipment, water and snow skiing equipment, personal watercraft, camping resorts and lodges.
Diversafest
Diversafest is the most comprehensive music conference and festival in the Midwest, held in Tulsa July 7-8, 2006.
OK Mozart Festival
In June 1985, the OK MOZART International Festival began with a three-day concert series. Now in its 19th year, OK MOZART continues to bring the best and brightest musicians to our neighbor Bartlesville for over a week of world-class performances.
Mayfest
Attracting over 250,000 people annually, Mayfest features an array of multi-disciplined arts from dance, music and visual arts. Always one of the major highlights of spring you will not want to miss Mayfest.
Oktoberfest
Tulsa's Oktoberfest is one of the premier German folk heritage festivals in the United States.
Oklahoma FreeWheel
2006 will mark the 28th anniversary of Oklahoma's premier bicycle touring event. Plan now to join over a thousand cyclists, support staff, and family members as they gather near the Texas-Oklahoma state line for the trek north to Kansas.
Tulsa Home & Garden Show
Everything for the home and garden
Tulsa Indian Art Festival
Join Artists, Collectors of Fine Art and Gallery Owners for an Invitational Art Exhibit in Celebration of American art.
Tulsa State Fair
One of the great state fairs in America with average annual attendance of 1,000,000 people. Visit the midway, take in the entertainment, view the livestock exhibits, something for everyone.
Lakes & Rivers
Ft. Gibson Lake
Approximately 45 minutes east of Tulsa the lake covers close to 22,000 acres of water with approximately 225 miles of shoreline. Facilities include boat ramps, picnic areas, campsites, public access shelters, restrooms, showers, marinas, fishing docks and concession stands.
Paradise Cove Marina |
Taylor Ferry Marina | Sequoyah Bay Marina |
Fort Gibson Lake Association |
Wagoner,OK
Grand Lake
About an hour northeast of Tulsa the lake has 46,000 acres of water, ,300 miles of shoreline and is one of only two major lakes in Oklahoma where you can build directly on the waterfront. It’s immensely popular with both power-boaters and sail-boaters and consistently ranks as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the U.S.
Click here
Grank Lake Video
for a quick digital peak at Grand Lake,
or visit the following websites:
Grand Lake Chamber
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Arrowhead Yacht Club |
Cherokee Queen|
Things to do around Grand Lake
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GRDA
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South Grand Lake Guide |
South Grand Airport |
Illinois River
Just 70 minutes east of Tulsa the scenic Illinois River offers fun, adventure and break taking beauty as it's cool, clear waters meander through the Oklahoma Ozark hills providing visitors with dense forests of oak, elm, hickory and cedar. There are many outfitters along the river that provide canoes, kayaks, or rafts, along with shuttle service.
Arrowhead Camp |
Diamondhead Resort | Eagle Bluff Resort
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Keystone Lake
On the Arkansas River 15 miles west of downtown Tulsa, this 26,000 acre lake is truly an urban playground. There are 16 recreation areas, 11 boat ramps, miles of sandy beaches, 3 marinas, 2 off-road vehicle areas, 5 short distance trails, a waterfowl refuge, 3 seasonal green tree reservoirs, and thousands of acres of land open to public hunting.
About Keystone |
Keyport Marina
Lake Eufaula
Located about 80 minutes S/SE of Tulsa, Lake Eufaula, with over 600 miles in shoreline and 100,000+ surface acres of water, is the largest lake in Oklahoma. The first glimpse of Lake Eufaula creates the same impression on native Oklahomans and out-of-state visitors... a feeling of awe from the grandeur of the seemingly endless shorelines of sandy beaches, towering scenic cliffs and majestic trees.
Eufaula Cove Marina |
Evergreen Marina |
#9 Marina
Lake Hudson
Lake Hudson is situated in a natural river valley, resting at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains about 50 minutes east of Tulsa. Often referred to as Grand Lake’s little sister, it has about 12,000 surface acres of water and 200 miles of shoreline surrounded by majestic bluffs, rolling hills and quiet, secluded coves.
Lake Tenkiller
Located about 75 minutes southeast of Tulsa and nestled in the Cookson Hills with its towering rock formations, Tenkiller Lake is fed by the Illinois and the Baron Fork Rivers which have been designated as Oklahoma scenic rivers. The lake has the best water clarity in the state and its 12,900 acres and 130 mile shoreline are ringed by intermittent high bluffs rising up to 200 feet above the lake and river.
Visitor Guide |
Burnt Cabin Marina |
Cookson Bend Marina |
Snake Creek Marina |
Area Directory & Links Page |
Download PDF area guide
Oologah Lake
About 30 minutes northeast of Tulsa, Oologah Lake has about 209 miles of shoreline and 29,500 surface acres of water. There are marina servies, boat ramps, docks, 142 campsites with electricity and 11 Parks.
Redbud Marina
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Oologah Lake Leader
Skiatook Lake
Located about 30 minutes northwest of Tulsa, Skiatook Lake has about 10,500 surface acres of water and 160 miles of shoreline accentuated by steep picturesque bluffs with about 1,800 acres of land surrounding the lake set aside for public use.
Corps of Engineers' website |
CrossTimbers Resort |
CrossTimbers Marina |
Skiatook Lake Association |
Skiatook Chamber of Commerce |
Town of Skiatook
Schedule & Notices
The Spot
Schedules, calendars, links, everything you need to know about what is going on in NE Oklahoma at the moment
Tickets & Directories
Carson Attractions
If Mickey D's are in the billions sold, these guys are probably in the K-zillion category... get your tickets HERE!
Oklahoma Night Life
ONL is a hip young site obviously still in development but they have one of the best directories of bars and clubs in Oklahoma.
Venues
The Bok Center is COMING SOON!
A project of Vision 2025, the new 18,000 seat regional events center is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2008 and will provide a functional, comfortable, and unique venue for events serving Tulsans from every walk of life. At the ground breaking, former Mayor Bill LaFortune predicted this masterpiece of
Cesar Pelli will serve for decades as Tulsa’s icon – a point of pride for all of us. Please join us in expressing our gratitude to Bill LaFortune for his leadership, his vision and the coalition building skills he used to help bring about this long overdue project.
Architect Interview |
Arena Slide Show |
Construction Cam
Brady Theatre
The historic Brady Theater, completed in 1914 is a Tulsa tradition and a Midwestern entertainment landmark. A great venue.
Cain's Ballroom
From the legendary home of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys Cain's Ballroom has become one of Tulsa's most recognizable icons whose reputation is exceeded only by its performances. Got to love it.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
In Tulsa you will find cowboys and classical ballet. Art Deco and Arena football, rodeos, religion, and rolling hills. Take it all in.
Performing Arts Center for Education
PACE houses the Tulsa Community College's performing arts programs, along with the Signature Symphony at TCC, a professional orchestra operating under the auspices of Tulsa Community College.
River Parks Authority
Spread along miles of the Arkansas River, River Parks provides some of the metropolitan area's finest outdoor recreation. During warm weather months, a variety of outdoor events are offered for the public's enjoyment.
The Mabee Center
One of Tulsa's premier venues located on the Oral Roberts University campus.
Tulsa Convention Center
The Tulsa Convention Center has hosted every kind of event imaginable from the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, rock concerts to trade shows, political conventions to rodeos, religious rallies to high school graduations.
Tulsa Expo Square
Tulsa Expo Square is home to the Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa Drillers Baseball, Fair Meadows Racetrack, Bells Amusement Park, Big Splash Water Park, The Pavilion Arena and hosts over 400 events annually.
Vision 2025 progress
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Tulsa PAC is the design of Minoru Yamasaki, architect of the World Trade Center. Housing five theatres and a large reception hall it hosts more than a quarter of a million people each year who attend performances from one of Tulsa's acclaimed arts groups.
Tulsa Raceway Park
How about some serious drag racing?
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