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Overholser Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,985 Google reviews · Running trail in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shade
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- Access
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Confirmed from Overholser Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Built in 1919, this reservoir features a historic dam, boat ramps, a fishing pier & a pavilion.
What runners say about Overholser Park
“Several port a potty’s, but they aren’t very well maintained and I suggest bringing your own wipes/tp.”
“I love to go and just sit and watch the wildlife and look at the beautiful lake and scenery and just relax, my husband loves loves loves to go there to fish with my youngest son.”
“It’s calm and peaceful The view is beautiful and stunning specially when you watch the sunset.”
Love this lake! Wish it was a swimming lake but that would be my only complaint! That and how busy it's gotten here lately but that comes with the growing population in this town I guess LOL. I've lived here since I was in third grade and I'm now 30.
My first visit and this place was so serene. I was there with my friend just walking, talking and it was peaceful. Very pocket friendly and family friendly. Fishing is allowed however I don't know if you need a license. This place is definitely a historic building.
It’s a wonderful place for walking, picnicking, fishing, kayaking and other activities.. It’s calm and peaceful The view is beautiful and stunning specially when you watch the sunset.. You can have lunch with your friends or family on the benches while listening to the birds whispering and the sound of the water..
Lovely place to walk. Felt relatively safe. Neat experience to be able to walk over the dam. Lots of turtles to look at along the dam pathway. Seemed like there were multiple good fishing spots as well.
Trail conditions & character
“I love to go and just sit and watch the wildlife and look at the beautiful lake and scenery and just relax, my husband loves loves loves to go there to fish with my youngest son.”
“It’s calm and peaceful The view is beautiful and stunning specially when you watch the sunset.”
Plan your run at Overholser Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteokc.gov
- Phone+1 405-297-2756
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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