Administration
The Tulsa Park and Recreation Department has a
history dating back nearly 100 years. It first came into being on
August 18, 1909, when the City of Tulsa bought Owen Park from
Chauncey and Mary Owen for $13,500. Tulsa's first park
superintendent, John Meisenbacher, later moved into a house located
in the park. Park board meetings were held in a room above his
garage. After planting 600 roses in an effort to "spruce-up" the
property, Tulsa's first city park officially opened on June 8,
1910.
Today, Tulsa Parks consists of over 130 parks, Community
Centers, sports facilities, Specialty Programs - and many more.
The Tulsa Parks main office is located at:
City Hall - One Technology
Center
175 East Second Street, #570
Tulsa, OK 74103-3216
For more information, please call us at (918) 596-7275.
