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Central Metro Area | South Metro Area | Nomination Form | Health & Wellness Organizations | Tools & Resources Walking is a simple first step toward a healthy lifestyle. To encourage citizens to become more active, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation has compiled a list of 14 Great Places To Walk in the metropolitan area. If your favorite walking spot is not listed, please let us know. Map your walk with this convenient and free online tool. Great Places To Walk (updated April 2008):
Chisholm Trail Park
500 W. Vandament, Yukon
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: A ¼-mile+ walking paved path follows the outline of the unique boot-shaped flower bed. Path is available to the public year round from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Parking is available.
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Lake Overholser Trails
Northwest 10th Street and County Line Road, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: Visitors will enjoy the 2.3-mile paved walking trail on the east side of this historic municipal lake that was completed in 1919. In addition, the new Route 66 Park, located on the west side of the lake, features nearly a mile of winding walking trails.
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Eldon Lyon Park
7401 N.W. 36th Street, Bethany
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: Large park features a 1.5-mile paved trail.
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Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
8700 E. Reno, Midwest City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: A 1.25-mile paved walking trail connects to the historic Soldier Creek Nature Trail, a five-mile nature walking area that runs from Northeast 10th Street and Midwest Boulevard to Southeast 15th Street and Century Boulevard. The nature walking trail features ¼-mile markers as well as varied wildlife.
Minnis Lakeview Park
Northeast 36th Street and N. Hiwassee Rd., Oklahoma City
Why it's a Great Place to Walk: Minnis Lakeview Park is near Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center and is totally accessible for employees and nearby residents to walk before work, after work, lunchtime and weekends.
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J.L. Mitch Park
1501 W. Covell, Edmond
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: A 5.5-mile paved walkway outlines the perimeter of this large public park. The public can use the walkway to access various features of the park including a skate park and several group pavillions.
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Lake Hefner Park
Located between Lake Hefner Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard from Wilshire to Northwest 108th Street, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: The 9.2 -mile paved asphalt loop is a favorite feature of this 4,000-acre lake and park. Martin Nature Park
5000 W. Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: A key feature of the 140-acre wildlife sanctuary and educational center is the 2.5 mile nature trail.
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Dolese Youth Park
5105 N.W. 50th St., Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: A 2.1-miles unpaved nature trail winds around a lake in this 139-acre park.
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Oklahoma River
The river corridor begins a quarter of a mile west of Meridian Avenue and extends to Eastern Avenue, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: Asphalt trails alongside both the north and south sides of the scenic seven-mile corridor. Edgemere Park
Northwest 33rd Street and Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: Located within the Edgemere Park Historic District, the park is the centerpiece of this charming neighborhood.
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Memorial Park
Northwest 35th Street and Classen Avenue, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: Visitors to this historic park can either enjoy a stroll along a ½-mile(+) gravel trail or a nearly ½-mile concrete walkway. How To Get There
Shartel Boulevard between Northwest 36th and 41st streets
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: The tree-lined area features rolling hills as well as pedestrian lane on both sides of street. Broadway Park is located on the east side at Northwest 38th Street.
How To Get There Grand Boulevard between Northwest 63rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk:The area is located within Nichols Hills and features walking trails with small parks.
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Earlywine Park
Southwest 119th Street and South May Avenue, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: A 1.5-mile paved walkway attracts area residents of all ages to this 453-acre park that is now home to a new YMCA branch.
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South Grand Trail
Southwest 36th Street, Oklahoma City
Why it’s a Great Place to Walk: 8.75 miles of paved trails run along the street median beginning at May Avenue.
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Nominate your own Great Places To Walk!
Help us uncover other Great Places To Walk in the greater metropolitan area. Maybe it's your neighborhood or a school track or a great public park that is a well-kept secret!
Great Places To Walk Nomination Form in PDF
Many health-related organizations offer free information on living a healthier life through exercise and diet. Learn more!
Find out the latest on pedometers and other walking equipment as well as information on walking clubs. Learn more!
For more information on Great Places To Walk and the Get Moving OKC initiative, please contact Sandy Wright or Brian Dougherty at 405.235.5603. (Return to the top).
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