Scissortail Park is OKC’s largest urban park. The 36-acre Upper Park offers a variety of engaging experiences, including ornamental gardens and woodlands, a 3.7-acre lake with pedal boats, canoes and kayaks, a children’s playground and interactive sprayground, seasonal roller rink, dog park, picnic grove, restaurant, great lawn and performance stage. The Upper Park also regularly features events like Scissortail Park’s summer concert series and a weekly farmers market. The Lower Park extends the core of downtown to the shore of the Oklahoma River, making the entire park a 70-acre urban oasis. The Lower Park’s focus is on athletic events and pickup sports, with a soccer field, sports pavilion, pickleball courts, futsal court and basketball courts. Myriad Botanical Gardens , a 17-acre public park in downtown, is home to beautiful flora from all over the world, water features, Mo’s Carousel, mixed media art and an expansive outdoor playground that is perfect for kids to run around and make some new friends. Year-round programming includes movie nights on the lawn, yoga classes and a wide variety of workshops and tours. From a nationally recognized pumpkin patch to the annual Tulip Festival, Myriad Gardens also plays host to beloved events throughout the year. Inside the Crystal Bridge Conservatory, which is at the center of the garden, is a reflecting pool, a breathtaking collection of exotic plants, terraces and a stunning waterfall feature.
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Will Rogers Gardens , a 30-acre horticultural treasure in northwest Oklahoma City, invites visitors to enjoy its mix of history and natural beauty. The Charles E. Sparks Color Garden features nearly 3,000 rose bushes, while the surrounding display gardens and arboretum showcase colorful seasonal plantings and mature trees. The Ed Lycan Conservatory, relocated to the Gardens in 1936, houses an impressive collection of cacti and succulents. At the heart of the gardens, the Garden Exhibition Building, built in the 1960s, hosts classes, flower shows, community meetings and private events. Together, these spaces make Will Rogers Gardens a peaceful retreat and gathering place.
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