River Parks Authority

River Parks Authority Our mission: To enhance community life through stewardship of parks and public spaces along the Arkansas River.

Our Vision: To provide the region's premier public spaces for a diversity of outdoor experiences. Our Mission: Enhance community life through stewardship of parks and public spaces along the Arkansas River.

08/28/2026

An important message from Gathering Place and River Parks for our trail users. 🚲🚨🚶
Our trails are for everyone. Watch along to learn how you can do your part to slow down, stay alert, and help keep the trails safe for all.

08/28/2026

The Zink lake will be drained Saturday evening in preparation for a gate repair at Zink Dam, with the work expected to take place Monday, August 31. Once the repair is complete, staff will begin refilling the lake through releases from Keystone Dam.

The River Parks trail has changed a LOT over the years! Here's some snaps from the early 1980s. Bonus points if you can ...
08/27/2026

The River Parks trail has changed a LOT over the years! Here's some snaps from the early 1980s. Bonus points if you can name the locations. There are clues in every picture!

Harvest the Miles, Savor the Smiles with Golden Harvest 5k/10k/Half Marathon. on boddies September 13, 2026. Registrat...
08/25/2026

Harvest the Miles, Savor the Smiles with Golden Harvest 5k/10k/Half Marathon. on boddies September 13, 2026. Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

🌳🧘‍♀️🌿Aria Yoga with Tulsa Opera is back outdoors under the oaks in RiverParks today, 6:00-6:45 PM! Grab your mat and wa...
08/25/2026

🌳🧘‍♀️🌿Aria Yoga with Tulsa Opera is back outdoors under the oaks in RiverParks today, 6:00-6:45 PM! Grab your mat and water and join us for a free flow class led by Sue Webb, set to beautiful, relaxing opera music. All ages and skill levels are welcome thanks to Tulsa Opera.
We meet Tuesdays 6:00–6:45 PM from April – mid-October in the grassy area near
17th and Riverside --- except when the weather isn't cooperative, and then we move inside to the Laven Sowell Opera Center, just minutes away at 1610 S. Boulder Ave. Today, we're outdoors!
For more information about Aria Yoga, see https://tulsaopera.com/yoga/.

Rainy Monday morning snap poll. Would you rather run/ride in the 🔥☀️ OR 🌧️💧❓❓❓
08/24/2026

Rainy Monday morning snap poll. Would you rather run/ride in the 🔥☀️ OR 🌧️💧❓❓❓

Death by 5k is coming back to Tulsa for year 4! is a 24 endurance hour challenge that requires participants to run ten...
08/24/2026

Death by 5k is coming back to Tulsa for year 4! is a 24 endurance hour challenge that requires participants to run ten 5ks starting one every 2.5 hours, for 24 hours. Sept 19th! The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. https://runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/DeathBy5kTulsa

It takes a lot of work to maintain our trails 🚧. Please give our park workers space to do their jobs safely and slow d...
08/22/2026

It takes a lot of work to maintain our trails 🚧. Please give our park workers space to do their jobs safely and slow down when cycling or running near maintenance areas. We appreciate you helping to keep yourself and our park staff safe!

Fire Department training at Turkey Mtn today.
08/21/2026

Fire Department training at Turkey Mtn today.

That early morning ⛈️ cooled things off and brought folks out to the River Parks trail. Nice when you get a little break...
08/20/2026

That early morning ⛈️ cooled things off and brought folks out to the River Parks trail. Nice when you get a little break from the those hot 🏃‍♂️& 🚲

Address

2121 S. Columbia Avenue
Tulsa, OK
74114

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 6am - 11pm
Sunday 6am - 11pm

Telephone

+19185962001

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