• “Barks in the Parks” Contest

    Submit your cutest canine to the first-ever River Parks Barks in the Parks photo contest! Presented by Sloppy Dog Wash.

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  • 2012 Color Run

    Billed as "The Happiest, Craziest 5k Run Ever," the Color Run comes to Tulsa June 23rd! This one-of-a-kind experience gets participants painted in color as they run 3.1 miles.

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  • About River Parks Authority

    Offering the best in outdoor recreation, River Parks’ 26 miles of asphalt-surfaced trails weave past gathering areas, playgrounds, and sculptures along the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa.

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  • Support River Parks

    River Parks has a storied history of public and private support for trail, park, and river improvements.

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  • Explore River Parks

    River Parks is a popular “get away” in every season, offering something for everyone: trails,wildlife, beautiful scenery, dining, and much more.

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  • Events at River Parks

    River Parks' vision is to be the region's premier park, recreation and entertainment destination.

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"Barks in the Parks" PHOTO CONTEST! Click here to enter your cutest canine and vote for the winners! Presented by Sloppy Dog Wash.
Want to find more fun in 2012? Find out what events will be held at River Parks in the upcoming year!
River Parks trail and blue skyFind Yourself at River Parks! Offering the best in outdoor recreation, River Parks’ 26 miles of asphalt-surfaced trails weave past gathering areas, playgrounds, fountains and sculptures along the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa. The park’s varied landscape ranges from manicured lawns to the rugged terrain of the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. River Parks offers dual trails for pedestrians and cyclists, plus seasonal enjoyment of fishing, rowing, kayaking, disc golf, the Blue Rose restaurant, and an outdoor cafe, Elwood’s. More than 45 miles of dirt trails on Turkey Mountain are perfect for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Outdoor events occur throughout the year featuring concerts, festivals, fireworks and numerous running and cycling competitions. Park facilities are also available for private activities such as company parties.

Midland Valley Trail Renovation

We’ve received many emails and calls about the Midland Valley Trail Renovation. First off, we would like to make clear that, while the Midland Valley Trail is linked to the River Parks’ trail, it is under the jurisdiction of the City of Tulsa, and not River Parks. That trail is maintained by Tulsa Parks, and
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3 Ways to Take Advantage of This Unseasonably Warm Weather

An incredible 1,140 daily record highs were broken during the first seven days of the year in the United States. We could easily get into a discussion about climate change or the  melting of the polar ice caps…but why sit around and talk when it’s this beautiful outside? River Parks has been taking advantage of some of
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Mark your calendars for May 23 & 24 for another round of public meetings regarding the George Kaiser Family... http://t.co/apskl1joWednesday May 16 - 7:23pm