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River Parks East Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 424 Google reviews · Running trail in Tulsa, Oklahoma · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from River Parks East Trail'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.

Scenic

Riverside network of trails, picnic areas & outdoor art with bicycling, kayaking, rowing & fishing.

What runners say about River Parks East Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (424 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“This new part to River Park is absolutely stunning, there is ton to do for all ages.”

Basketball courts very nice I wish they had big brooms or something to remove all the leaves that fall they are a little slippery when running on the courts

★★★★★ — Jacklynn , Oct 2025

Beautiful day for walking Riverside trail! We had our dog so we stayed on outskirts of Gathering Place but walked along trail going south from 31st to basketball courts and noticed there are six new outdoor grills for public use (all part of Gathering Place by 33rd entrance).

★★★★★ — Tara , Oct 2018

We rented the eBikes for our party of 4 and did over 10 miles easily and had a wonderful time. Terrain was smooth and not crowded, weather was perfect. Kids loved the experience. Get the Lime Pass, you get a better deal.

★★★★★ — Beth , Nov 2025

Nice place to bring your kids. Very long trail with two paved paths. Lots of animal sculptures. Next to the Arkansas River all along the trail ending in the Gathering place for Tulsa.

★★★★★ — Jorge , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 424 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“This new part to River Park is absolutely stunning, there is ton to do for all ages.”

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Plan your run at River Parks East Trail

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.
  • Websiteriverparks.org
  • Phone+1 918-596-2001
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find River Parks East Trail

3498 Riverside Dr, Tulsa, OK 74105

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Running trails near Tulsa

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Gathering Place

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Tulsa, OK

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Midland Valley Trail

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River Parks

4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a splash pad for kids, plus trails for biking and walking.

2.1 miles away

Remington/Bales walking trails

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Tulsa, OK

2.5 miles away

Bales Park Trails

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ShadedScenic

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Lubell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Tulsa, OK

5 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Bicycle-friendly park known for its playground, skating area, picnic tables and hiking paths.

2.9 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.