Gathering Place | A Park For All
Visit Gathering Place to see the newest additions of USA TODAY's Best City Park 2024! Download the free, official Gathering Place app today. Get access to an interactive Park map, daily activities and schedules, exclusive Park facts and much more.
About - Gathering Place
Gathering Place was voted USA Today's Best City Park in 2021, and Best New Attraction in 2019. Gathering Place is funded by a combination of more than 80 corporate and philanthropic organizations. Construction began in September 2014 and Phase I (66.5 acres) opened in September 2018.
Plan Your Visit - Gathering Place
Walk-in gates are located at the north and south ends of the Park and can be accessed through the River Parks trails. There is also an entrance on the East side of the Park which can be accessed through the Midland Valley trail. Guests who wish to bike to Gathering Place will find bike racks outside William Lodge.
Things To Do - Gathering Place
There are more than 100 unique experiences to be enjoyed at Gathering Place. With countless activities, programs, special events and multiple dining options, you will be sure to have a one-of-a-kind visit unmatched by the last.
Events - Gathering Place
Gathering Place is a home for spectacular, free events that showcase art, history, entertainment, and culture from around the corner and around the world! Check out the event calendar below to plan your visit.
Park Attractions - Gathering Place
Williams Lodge; Redbud Café; The Patio; Chapman Adventure Playground; ONEOK Boathouse; Energy Transfer Sports Courts; Skate Park; Picnic Grove; QuikTrip Great Lawn
Explore The Park - Gathering Place
Additional parking is available along both the north and southbound lanes of Riverside Drive, the gravel lot on 33rd Place and Riverside Drive, and the parking lots on the west bank of the river, just a short walk from the park.
Our Story - Gathering Place
We are united from every zip code, from the city to the suburbs, from the river to the hills, from the north to the south, from the west to the east. Gathering Place is the ultimate expression of Tulsa’s spirit of unity. A place for everyone. History In The Making. Check out some key moments from the building of Gathering Place.
Wildlife - Gathering Place
Gathering Place is home to diverse wildlife from the different ecosystems within Oklahoma. Look below at our wildlife guide to learn more about the animals at the Park so you can spot these living creatures during your next visit!
Our Mission - Gathering Place
We are passionate about environmental sustainability, continuously striving to enhance the River Parks system while preserving and improving the native ecosystems that have called the Park home for many decades before it was named Gathering Place.