Parks, Culture and Recreation

City Chief of Parks, Culture & Recreation | Department Director: Anna America

Mission & Vision Statement: To create, provide and preserve quality parks and recreation opportunities that meet community needs for the health and well-being for all Tulsa citizens.

Quick Facts: Tulsa Parks manages 135 parks covering roughly 6,553 acres. This includes the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, two specialty centers, and six community centers with various amenities including, fitness facilities, gymnasiums, art studio space and meeting rooms. There are 57 miles of walking trails, two skate parks, three dog parks, and five swimming pools. In addition, there are 227 sports fields*, 99 playgrounds, 94 tennis courts, 8 outdoor pickleball courts, 13 water playgrounds, 18 splash pads, 96 picnic shelters, 4 golf courses and 8 disc golf courses.**

*132 diamond fields and 95 rectangular fields
**29 basketball courts and 36 half courts

Contact:
Email: tulsaparks@cityoftulsa.org
(918) 596-PARK (7275)

Department News & Highlights

  Tulsa Parks Program Guide 

• Camps | Education/Social | Performing Arts | Special Events | Sports/Athletics | Visual Arts | Fitness

• Enrollment for our spring recreation programs and events is now open! Spring programs run through May 2023. 
• We are now hiring our summer seasonal positions, which include aquatics positions and camp counselor positions. Click here to apply. Be sure to type "parks" in the description/notes area.
• Online enrollment for summer day camps begins April 3. Click on the "Camps" link above to enroll.
• The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is closed to the public until further notice. The growing popularity of the preserve throughout the pandemic has increased foot traffic, as well as instances of vandalism, damaging the environment and the ecosystem. Read the full press release online.
• Tulsa Parks has presented it final draft Master Plan to the City Council, parks staff, and the public and is now working on finalizing the plan's documentation and implementation. You can learn more about survey results, watch past presentation and review our final draft let.

Quick Links

Park Map & Locations | Park Rules & Department Policies | Recreation Programs & Centers | Enroll Online for Programs & Events | Apply for City Jobs

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