The City of Tulsa manages 125 parks covering roughly 6,000 acres including nature centers, golf courses, Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum, Tulsa Garden Center, 21 swimming pools, 197 sports fields, 83 playgrounds, 109 tennis courts, 28 water playgrounds, The River SkatePark, 69 picnic shelters, 11 community centers, fitness facilities, gymnasiums, meeting rooms and facilities, trails and more.
2008 Summer Fun Guide
The 2008 Summer Fun Guide listing Tulsa Parks classes, day camps, youth, adult, senior and other programs is now available online. Just click here or on the Fun Guide to the right and you'll be taken to this complete guide to Tulsa Parks programs scheduled June through August.
Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open this page. This free program can be downloaded by visiting Adobe at: www.adobe.com.
If you would like for us to mail you a copy of the 2008 Summer Fun Guide, please call us at 596-PARK (7275) or e-mail us at: tulsaparks@cityoftulsa.org
Mix 96 & Blue bell treat swimmers to free popsicles
Mix 96 Radio is visiting City of Tulsa pools this summer, playing music and handing out cool treats. Swimmers will receive free popsicles courtesy of Blue Bell Ice Cream at various pools on Wednesdays this summer.
Thanks Mix 96 & Blue Bell !
For a complete listing of summer aquatic programs including learn-to-swim lessons, Swimeroo, Kids Triathlon, K-9 Splash, lap swim, and general pool information, click here.
Swim, bike, run to kids triathlon on July 26
2008 neighborfest to include talent competition
Neighborfest is a fun-filled series of neighborhood-focused “block parties,” one in each Council District, co-hosted by the Mayor and the Councilor for the district. The parties will focus on community-building and revitalizing the community spirit, bringing together neighborhoods, local businesses, churches and civic groups.
The goal is to create a family reunion, picnic type atmosphere, where neighbors can chat, mingle and build relationships. Since Neighborfest began in 2006, thousands of Tulsans have participated and their response has been overwhelming!
In 2008, nine parties will be held in City parks Tuesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. between May 27 and August 5.
This year’s Neighborfest will be highlighted with a Talent Competition featuring local amateurs performing live on stage and will be hosted by jazz guitarist and former OU and NBA basketball star Wayman Tisdale and his wife Regina. To enter the competition, performers must submit an application. Talent finalists will perform at the last Neighborfest on Aug. 5 where prizes will be awarded. Also, in an effort to make Tulsa healthier, there will be a fitness element at each Neighborfest. Stay tuned for more details!
At the end of the summer, the last Neighborfest also features the Mayor’s “Back to School Rally” motivating Tulsa youth to get ready for the first day of school (August 5th).
2008 Neighborfest Schedule:
May 27, Whiteside Park, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave., Councilor G. T. Bynum, District 9
June 10, Clark Park, 11440 E. Admiral Blvd., Councilor Dennis Troyer, District 6
June 17, Langenheim Park, 4701 S. Harvard, Councilor John Eagleton, District 7
July 1, McClure Park, 7440 E. 7th St., Councilor David Patrick, District 3
July 8, Hunter Park, 5804 E. 91st St., Councilor Bill Christiansen, District 8
July 15, Reed Park, 4233 S. Yukon, Councilor Rick Westcott, District 2
July 22, Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Rd., Councilor Bill Martinson, District 5
July 29, Lacy Park, 2134 N. Madison Pl., Councilor Jack Henderson, District 1
August 5, Veterans Park, 1875 S. Boulder Ave., Councilor Eric Gomez, District 4
Tulsa Parks Now hiring lifeguards & day camp leaders
Tulsa Parks is now taking applications for summer Lifeguard and Day Camp Leader positions. Completed applications can be faxed to 596-2530 or mailed/dropped by 1710 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa, OK 74127.
Lifeguard positions pay is $7.61 and $8.40 per hour.
To qualify, an applicant must have a Lifeguard Certification through American Red Cross (www.tulsaredcross.org) or YMCA. Enrollment for Lifeguard Certification classes has already started. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. City pools will open starting May 31. For a printable brochure with more information, click here.
Day Camp Leader positions start at $7.29 per hour with a 40 hour work week. Several sites are available.
Day camps are offered from May 27 - August 8. For more information, click here.
Spend your summer working with great people, great kids and having the time of your life!
Tulsa Parks has a rich and eventful history traversing almost a century in time.
For more information on Tulsa Parks from 1909 to the present day,
click here.
