Lake Hefner has its own boathouse as well, but the water is a little too choppy for SUPs. Kayaking is available, though, as are trails for biking, running, in-line skating or a casual walk to take in a sunset. While you’re there, take a selfie at the Insta-worthy lighthouse on the east side of the lake. (Make sure to use #SeeOKC!) The lake features sailing and kitesurfing, as well as one of the state’s largest public golf courses. Speaking of golf, OKC boasts five public golf courses with varying degrees of difficulty. They are distributed through all quadrants of the city, so finding one near where you’re staying is easy. Lincoln Park has two courses that will challenge you, and Trosper Golf Club is notably the fastest playing course in OKC. If skateboarding or BMX is more your thing, the metro features three skate parks, including Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park , with an 11-foot half pipe, a 10-foot over-vert pocket, a street course and bowl course. Bring your own safety gear; it’s required. For the serious biker or runner, Oklahoma City has a network of 10 interconnected trails that lead to nearly every part of the city, a total of 80 miles of non-motorized trails. An interactive map is available at okc.gov to help you plan your outing. Scissortail Park is OKC’s newest urban park. The 36-acre Upper Park offers a variety of engaging experiences, including ornamental gardens and woodlands, a 3.7-acre
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