Woodward Park

Woodward Park is a great place to go for a walk in some greenery, and/or to enjoy a picnic out in Nature :-)Tip: In March you'll find tulips blooming here, and in April there are azaleasNext door, you'll find the Linnaeus Garden, which is a place to learn more about. Nature

Always serene and relaxing. Don't forget to wander over to the Linneaus gardens while you're there.

This was a beautiful spot for some additional time outdoors enjoying the fresh air and beauty of different flowers and plants. It has plenty of free parking and space to walk and enjoy nature. There is a rose garden, educational center, butterfly garden and more. It's nowhere near the scale of The Gathering Place; however, it still is spacious and worth a visit as it is more well-established (I can only imagine that some of these plants and trees have been there for decades).

*** Review is during Covid-19 ***Came here over the summer and realized I didn't write a review! Woodward Park is always a great space. I stayed more in the rose garden area the last time I was there. We actually went to go see the Linnaeus teaching area, but it was closed for the day. Not sure they were even open at the time/ still because of covid anyway.The butterfly garden in that area was so cool! Saw some monarchs, which are always so pretty, and some other kinds that I don't know the names of. And in the rose garden area I even saw some hummingbirds!!! I thought that was exciting... they can be easy to miss though, so if you're there in spring/ summer keep your eyes peeled!As far as Woodward Park as a whole, I always think it is maintained very well. There's lots of different areas to walk around/ explore, and plenty of space to spread out. It's also a great place to take pictures for different occasions, especially in spring when the flowers are most in bloom!

Tulsa's most popular horticultural attraction for a reason! It is in the heart of historic Mapleridge. A lil but of history for you...It was an allotment given to Helen Woodward, a Creek Indian, by the 5 civilized tribes indian commission. In 1909, Tulsa acquired it from her father without her consent (she was 14). She tried to fight the sale when she was 30 but lost the court battle. Woodward park is 45 acres of garden galore! It has an English herb garden, a terraced Italian Renaissance rose garden, a Victorian conservatory, a 3 acre arboretum and an azalea garden with over 15,000 azaleas and rock gardens. It is definitely a popular spot to take pictures because it's so pretty!!! My nieces and nephew love it when we bring them here to run around and play. It's also located right next to the Tulsa Historical Society Museum and Tulsa Garden Center. A perfect mix to make it a fun and education filled day!

LOVE THIS PARK!Does that count as a good enough review? No. It should. Reasons why I love it:1) I can walk here from my house. Win.2) It's so well taken care of that I want to hire everyone to come take care of my yard.3) The tulips in the springtime are stunning. Go mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the crowds.4) Wide open spaces are a toddler's dream come true. Run forever.5) Playground...meaning two sets of swings. Just enough for entertaining but not enough to take away from the ambiance of the park.6) Herb garden. Just go to smell. It's heaven.7) Bring a picnic lunch, a blanket, and your significant other and enjoy lunch hour outside. Squirrels will become your new besties.

OK I'm jealous. Not only do I want access to this park all the time, but I want to see it in the Summer when all the flowers are in bloom! I was able to check this park out on a beautiful day in late February, when it was about 75 degrees. Is that normal here?! There were alot of people out and about, throwing frisbees, walking their dogs, enjoying picnics, and laying in hammocks. Tons of places to sit through the park. I also checked out the greenhouse behind the park. I'm not sure if that is part of it, or if it belongs to the gardening center back there, but it's free and you can stop by during certain hours. I have been pleasantly surprised by all the parks in the Tulsa area! I can't wait to check out a few more.Kudos to the mom and her two young kids that were picking up litter from the stream!

There is no better place in Tulsa to take engagement pictures or to check out the fall foliage. It's my favorite place to gather up some friends and place a few rounds of spikeball or read in our hammocks. The arboretum is a great place to jog or bush up on your tree identification skills. The rose garden is a wonderful place to catch a sunset as well.

Ooooh oh oh, a darling little park in Tulsa that I'm so glad we took the time to visit. When I think "Oklahoma" I don't exactly think beautiful scenery, but I didn't know any better. I'm pretty sure Tulsa has more hills and trees and greenery than DFW for sure, and Woodward Park was one little spot of loveliness that I was able to enjoy.There are several shaded benches, a ton of trees, plenty of open grassy space, and a really pretty rose garden that seriously impressed me. With pebble-stone walkways weaving all around them, it's the perfect place for strolling. Of course this colorful and fragrant garden isn't shaded, so on a hot day you might get sunburnt if you stroll for too long. But you should definitely take the time to mosey through.During our short visit we saw many folks walking their dogs, a ton of squirrels and birds, several young parents with babies and toddlers, and a group of gals picnicking in the grass. Overall a cozy, family-friendly, and intimate park.

Always love the beautiful landscape. You can tell the park is truly cared for and maintained. It is always clean and is my favorite place to get family photos done or just have a picnic