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Scenic Running Trails in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has 111 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 41 cities and towns — Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, Okmulgee and 37 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Gathering Place

4.8 ★★★★★ 13,208 reviews

Tulsa, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront park featuring an adventure playground, a sensory garden, a picnic area, eateries & more.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,724 reviews

Indiahoma, OK

Natural surfaceScenic

Habitat for bison, elk & wild turkey with nature trails, hunting, fishing, camping & rock climbing.

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,983 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

LitScenic

Landscaped park around the Bricktown Canal featuring walking trails, outdoor art & restaurants.

Mohawk Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,153 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Scenic

Sprawling park with hiking & walking trails, plus a zoo, The Oxley Nature Center & a golf course.

Scissortail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,903 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

ShadedLitScenic

Lively space including gardens, a lake & playground, also home to a farmers' market & concerts.

Lake Thunderbird State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,251 reviews

Norman, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

2 marinas, swim beaches, a nature center & trails anchor this recreational area & campground.

Overholser Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,985 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

Scenic

Built in 1919, this reservoir features a historic dam, boat ramps, a fishing pier & a pavilion.

Turkey Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hilly, forested park featuring jogging, biking & horseback riding trails, plus restrooms.

Martin Park Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,711 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

Scenic

Park with trails through woods & grassland, plus amenities including a playground & nature center.

Lake Murray State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,742 reviews

Ardmore, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

The state's largest park offering a lodge, stables, trails, boating, golf & an area for ATV driving.

Mount Scott

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,541 reviews

Lawton, OK

PavedScenic

Mountainous area for hiking and photography, along with scenic vistas and a 360° view.

Honor Heights Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews

Muskogee, OK

LitScenic

122-acre arboretum & botanical garden offering trails, a recreational area & an azalea festival.

Riverwalk Crossing

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,524 reviews

Jenks, OK

Scenic

Lifestyle center on the Arkansas River and Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation, with shopping, dining, live music, and a trail system.

Chisholm Trail Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,324 reviews

Yukon, OK

LitScenic

Landscaped getaway with serene walking trails, rentable gazebos & a popular Christmas event.

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,348 reviews

Lawton, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

This park features a playground, a splash pad, a covered picnic area, restrooms, a pond & more.

Keystone State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,309 reviews

Sand Springs, OK

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Lake-centered nature area with fishing, camping, furnished cabins & a seasonal restaurant.

Sequoyah State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,037 reviews

Hulbert, OK

PavedLitScenic

Boating, golfing, horeseback riding & more at an expansive lake & forested area.

Stars And Stripes Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,043 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

This park with a lake boasts a patriotic-themed playground plus baseball fields & a trail.

E.C. Hafer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,789 reviews

Edmond, OK

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sizable park with a volleyball court, small fishing pond, trails & playgrounds, plus grassy areas.

Quartz Mountain State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews

Lone Wolf, OK

Scenic

Designated areas for nature-based activities including hiking, boating, camping, fishing & swimming.

Dolese Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,594 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

Scenic

A disc-golf course, baseball fields & walking trails are available at this municipal park.

Joe B. Barnes Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,561 reviews

Midwest City, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

Water- and wildlife-filled, family-friendly park, with picnic tables, sports fields and walking trails.

Shannon Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews

Chickasha, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

Popular park featuring a playground and a splash pad, plus a disc golf course and volleyball court.

Bluff Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,438 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

LoopMixedLitScenic

Dirt & paved hiking & biking trails wind through a wooded glen, with 3 covered picnic pavilions.

Boomer Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,355 reviews

Stillwater, OK

Scenic

Waterfront park with fishing, boating & amenities such as a disc-golf course, splash pad & trails.

Wintersmith Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,221 reviews

Ada, OK

1.5 miLoopLitScenic

Lake Eufaula State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,265 reviews

Checotah, OK

LoopPavedScenic

Well-kept state park featuring a beach, a nature center, hiking trails, RV/tent sites and yurt rentals.

Sutton Wilderness Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,091 reviews

Norman, OK

1.3 miPavedShadedScenic

Picturesque natural area featuring a lake, unpaved woodland hiking trails & a wooden gazebo.

Ray Harral Nature Park & Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,031 reviews

Broken Arrow, OK

PavedScenicDog-friendly

40-acre park with a peaceful feel, an on-site nature center, picnic facilities & fishing.

Haikey Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,053 reviews

Broken Arrow, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Vast county park boasting picnic area & playgrounds, plus an 18-hole championship disc golf course.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 867 reviews

Moore, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Walking trail along a scenic creek for walkers, bikers and those picnicking.

Route 66 Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 880 reviews

Yukon, OK

Scenic

148 acres of ponds, trails & an observation tower with lake views, plus a Mother Road memorial.

Sooner Park Play Tower

4.6 ★★★★★ 872 reviews

Bartlesville, OK

Scenic

Community green space with an outdoor pool, band shell, BBQs & tennis courts, plus mini & disc golf.

Lake Ponca Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Ponca City, OK

Scenic

Park with a playground, disc-golf course & enclosed fishing dock, plus picnic tables & a swim beach.

Boiling Springs State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

Woodward, OK

PavedShadedScenic

Offering hiking, fishing & swimming, this 820-acre park features cabins, campsites & RV sites.

Okmulgee Lake & Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 708 reviews

Okmulgee, OK

LitScenic

Spring Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 692 reviews

Edmond, OK

1 miPavedLitScenic

Recreational park featuring trails, picnic tables & a boat ramp, playground & a swimming beach.

Oxley Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 630 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Scenic

800-acre park with trails & an interpretive center with hands-on exhibits & a wildlife viewing area.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 643 reviews

Jenks, OK

Scenic

Park offering play equipment, picnic pavilions, a veterans' memorial, and a fishing pond.

Keystone Ancient Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 605 reviews

Sand Springs, OK

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking preserve with a visitor center, offering an array of trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels.

Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum

4.6 ★★★★★ 600 reviews

Bixby, OK

ShadedLitScenic

Government Springs Park North

4.3 ★★★★☆ 628 reviews

Enid, OK

PavedScenic

Ackley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

Elk City, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

220-acre park with a carousel, softball complex & picnic shelters, plus a seasonal pool & mini-golf.

Centennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 595 reviews

Owasso, OK

PavedScenic

Family-friendly destination boasting a playground, disc golf and ponds.

River Parks

4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews

Tulsa, OK

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Lake McMurtry Friends

4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews

Stillwater, OK

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Lake with boating, fishing & swimming, plus disc golf, multi-use trails & RV/tent campgrounds.

Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ 558 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Forested wildlife area for hiking, bird-watching, fishing & biking as well as kayaking.

Thompson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 525 reviews

Guymon, OK

Scenic

Hefner Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park with a baseball field, tennis courts, playground, dog park, golf course & footpath.

El Reno Legion Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 505 reviews

El Reno, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Suburban green space with a large splash pad, swimming pool & 4 tennis courts, plus walking trails.

Civitan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 467 reviews

Muskogee, OK

PavedShadedLitScenic

Community park offering a walking trail, kids' playground, open lawns & a disc-golf course.

River Parks East Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 424 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Scenic

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

Regatta Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 415 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

Scenic

Tranquil trails and playgrounds at this riverfront park with a man-made waterfall.

Liberty Lake Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 422 reviews

Lawton, OK

Scenic

Playground, swings, slides, and ponds for ducks and geese.

Redbud Valley Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

Catoosa, OK

MixedScenic

Trail-packed nature reserve featuring bluffs and a cave, plus limestone cliffs.

The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University

4.8 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Stillwater, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

University-affiliated gardens & arboretum with walking trails through a variety of themed displays.

Claremore Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ 377 reviews

Claremore, OK

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Lake with a playground, a splash pad, and a boat ramp, surrounded by a park.

Sand Springs Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 389 reviews

Sand Springs, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly outdoor space with a lake, benches and covered picnic tables.

Ardmore Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Ardmore, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

Green space with ball fields, a picnic shelter & paths, plus skate/dog parks & a kids' fishing pond.

Case Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews

Sand Springs, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a splash pad, picnic tables, and a disc golf course, plus sports facilities.

Yukon City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews

Yukon, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

Popular 100-acre park offering Christmas lights, play areas, trails and events.

Fink Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Edmond, OK

PavedLitScenic

A 7-acre park established in 1932, offering 2 playgrounds, a pavilion & walking trails.

The Papilion in Honor Heights Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

Muskogee, OK

LitScenic

Park featuring a gift shop, a splash pad, and many butterflies, plus picnic tables.

Bickham-Rudkin Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Edmond, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Expansive public park known for its fishing pond, multi-use trails, dog run & playground.

Lakeshore Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

Scenic

Park with trails for walking, picnicking, and jogging, plus sunset views.

Eagle Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 260 reviews

Del City, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Picnicking and fishing are available at this park featuring a lake, a playground, and a public restroom.

Claremore Mountain Bike Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Claremore, OK

2 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Well maintained hiking and mountain biking park featuring trails through forested hills and around a lake.

War Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 216 reviews

Ponca City, OK

PavedScenic

Community park with tennis courts, a splash pad, disc golf course, and walking path.

Saxon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Norman, OK

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Looping concrete and gravel trails, plus exercise equipment.

Elk Mountain Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 193 reviews

Indiahoma, OK

Natural surfaceScenic

Park featuring a kid-friendly hiking trail with scenic views.

River Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 203 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

PavedShadedScenic

Recreational park featuring bike trails, picnic areas and views of the city skyline and the river.

Claremore Public Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Claremore, OK

ShadedScenic

Playground with swings as well as a splash pad and picnic tables.

Sequoyah City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Tahlequah, OK

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring swings, slides and jungle gyms for families and dog owners.

Parallel Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Lawton, OK

Natural surfaceScenic

Wildlife refuge offering opportunities for hiking and biking, and home to free-roaming bison.

Arbor Gardens

4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews

Moore, OK

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Multi-use green space with trails and picnic areas as well as a creek and a duck pond.

Riverside Parks - Riverside & 96th

4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Scenic

Urban park featuring a skate park and playground, plus trails, a disc golf course, and picnic tables.

Collinsville Lake Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Collinsville, OK

Scenic

Natural area with trails for hiking and mountain biking, as well as bass fishing.

Trosper Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 208 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

City park with a baseball field, archery, a playground, disc golf, picnic tables, and kid-friendly hikes.

Jo Allyn Lowe Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Bartlesville, OK

ShadedScenic

Green space featuring a pond and shaded trees as well as walking paths.

Lake Bixhoma Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Bixby, OK

3.5 miMixedScenic

Hightower Park | Altus City Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 149 reviews

Altus, OK

LitScenic

Sooner Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Bartlesville, OK

Scenic

Lake Lawtonka Dam

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Lawton, OK

Scenic

Park featuring a lake where visitors can hike, fish, and bike.

Redbud Festival Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Owasso, OK

LitScenic

Green area featuring picnics, concerts and food trucks along with seating areas.

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Okmulgee, OK

MixedScenic

A. B. Jewell Walking Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 91 reviews

Tulsa, OK

3 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Tranquil park featuring a 3-mile gravel trail looping a reservoir with fishing and birdwatching..

Okmulgee Spillway

4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Okmulgee, OK

Scenic

J T Nickel Family Nature And Wildlife Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Tahlequah, OK

MixedScenic

The largest protected conservation area in the Ozarks, featuring elk and hiking trails.

Skull Hollow Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Oologah, OK

1.3 miLoopScenic

Easy hiking spot with short and long loops, along with views of a lake.

Kameoka Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Stillwater, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiking spot and dog-friendly park also offering disc golf and picnic areas.

Stinchcomb Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Lake Hefner

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

LitScenic

Welling Ridge Trails

5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Tahlequah, OK

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

McGee Creek Natural Scenic State Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Atoka, OK

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Mike Deak Walking Track

4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

McAlester, OK

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground and track for jogging, plus restrooms.

Two Rivers Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Sand Springs, OK

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Family-friendly lake trails with scenic views that are good for hiking and fishing.

Jean-Pierre Chouteau Nature Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Fort Gibson, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Preserve Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Broken Arrow, OK

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring a paved trail that loops around a pond, plus a playground and splash pad.

Bales Park Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Tulsa, OK

ShadedScenic

South Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Claremore, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Sister City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Shawnee, OK

Scenic

Okmulgee Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Okmulgee, OK

Scenic

Osage Prairie Trail South Trailhead

4 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews

Tulsa, OK

LitScenicDog-friendly

Elephant Rock

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Tahlequah, OK

Scenic

Big Bertha Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Tulsa, OK

Scenic

Jed Johnson Tower Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Lawton, OK

Scenic

Lake McMurtry Park East Pavillion Trail Head

4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Stillwater, OK

Scenic

Bartlesville Trails at Lake Hudson

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Bartlesville, OK

Scenic

Juniper Point

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

McAlester, OK

Scenic

McGee Creek Scenic Natural Area Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Atoka, OK

LitScenic

Blackjack Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Okmulgee, OK

Scenic

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