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Urban park · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Gathering Place
About a 26-hectare riverside park on the Arkansas River, with adventure playgrounds, gardens, a boat pond, trails and sports areas. No entry fee.
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About Gathering Place
The Gathering Place opened in 2018 on the banks of the Arkansas River, just south of downtown Tulsa, as a large urban park for all ages. It was largely funded by a philanthropic foundation and donated to the city.
The roughly 26-hectare site has adventure playgrounds with wooden towers, long slides, suspension bridges and water play areas for children. There are gardens, a pond with rowboat and kayak rentals, trails, sports courts, a skate park and a large lawn for picnics and concerts.
A boathouse with a restaurant and café sits beside the pond. An activity center hosts exhibitions and workshops.
There is no admission fee to enter the park. Some activities, such as boat rentals, require payment.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From two hours to half a day.
Best time
On weekday mornings, when it’s quieter. On spring and fall weekends the park gets crowded.
How to get there
It’s on Riverside Drive, about 4 km south of downtown Tulsa by car, with its own parking lots and internal shuttle service.
Tip
On weekends the parking lots fill early: use the designated overflow lots and the park shuttle.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gathering Place
Does the Gathering Place charge admission?
There is no admission fee. Some activities, such as boat rentals, require payment.
Is the Gathering Place good for children?
Yes. It has adventure playgrounds, water play areas and space to run, as well as trails and the pond.
Where to park at the Gathering Place?
In the park’s parking lots and the designated overflow lots on weekends, with shuttle service to the entrance.