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Ripper Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Bethany, Oklahoma · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ripper 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.
Kid-friendly spot with tennis courts and a pool, plus swings and a slide.
What runners say about Ripper Park
This park is pretty small, but has a lot of tennis courts 🎾, as wee as, a public swimming pool that looks nice. The downside is that the playground, basketball court, and lack of recreation center. First, the playground is only a couple swings, a slide, and maybe one or two other things.
Very good place to gave a family outing or party. Pool is nearby in walking distance and there are bathrooms that are unlocked at all times... which is a plus because our children always gave to use the restroom. The bathrooms were clean to add also. Thank you for a great experience!
This is the ultimate local park experience. There is playground equipment, a swimming pool and a bunch of tennis courts. Paved walking paths so your dog won't need it's nails clipped. This is a diamond in the rough.
Great for a walk or run, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pool, covered picnic pavilions, small kids play area, and all the other things for the bigger kids to play on.
Trail conditions & character
“Pool is nearby in walking distance and there are bathrooms that are unlocked at all times.”
“Paved walking paths so your dog won't need it's nails clipped.”
“As for the basketball 🏀 court, well, there’s a slab of concrete with four poles, but the hoops the are missing.”
Plan your run at Ripper Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofbethany.org
- Phone+1 405-787-3308
Hours
| Monday | 1–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–7 pm |
| Thursday | 1–7 pm |
| Friday | 1–7 pm |
| Saturday | 1–7 pm |
| Sunday | 1–7 pm |
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