Scissortail Park
A large downtown park opened in 2019, with a lake, fountains, a lawn stage and a farmers' market, facing the botanical gardens across the street.
Named after the state bird, the scissortail, the park covers about 28 hectares and extends south from downtown to the Oklahoma River. The upper park has a small lake for rowing boats and kayaks, a children's playground, a fountain play area and a large lawn with an outdoor stage. On weekends there are farmers' markets, concerts and outdoor movies. The lower park connects to the riverside trail. Entry is free, though activities such as boating charge a fee. It is a few minutes' walk south of the botanical gardens, and there is a downtown streetcar stop nearby.
Opening hours
05:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- American Banjo Museum
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
- Bricktown & Bricktown Canal
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
- Riversport OKC
- Oklahoma State Capitol
- First Americans Museum