Fun Things for Kids to Do in Norman, OK

Park Amenities

Picnic
Playground Equipment
Backstops
Splashpad
Shelter/Building
Gazebo
Jogging/Walking Course
Basketball Court
Restrooms (April - October)
Handicapped Accessible/Some Facilities
Skate Park
Amphitheater
For Facility Information - Please Contact 366-5472

More than 200 acres in the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains with hundreds of exotic animals roaming free! Also House of Reptiles Petting Zoo and more!

House of Reptiles, Petting Zoo and Rides open on Memorial Day Weekend

Arbuckle Wilderness Park is a fun filled adventure land where wonderful and diverse creatures from over five continents roam in similar habitats to their own. Open year round and set in the beautiful and historic Arbuckle Mountains, Arbuckle Wilderness Park is an exciting adventure for all ages.

Group rates are available for 25 or more.

Public ice skating sessions 7 days a week. Skating classes, youth and adult hockey, and birthday parties are also available.

405-321-4633 alternate phone?

NO FOOD, NO SMOKING, NO PETS

Undeveloped

Open 51 weeks a year, Oklahoma City's Martin Park Nature Center provides outdoor adventure right in the heart of Oklahoma City. Nestled on 144 acres in the city's northwest side, the park is home to many species of animals, including birds, butterflies, squirrels, fox and reptiles.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, located in southwestern Oklahoma near Lawton, is the oldest managed wildlife facility in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service system. Measuring about 59,020 acres, the refuge hosts a great diversity of species: 806 plant species, 240 species of birds, 36 fish, and 64 reptiles and amphibians are present. There is no admission charge. Public use areas on the refuge total 22,400 acres. The remaining 37,000 acres is closed to the public and for the exclusive use of wildlife although guided tours are scheduled. A visitor center and bookstore, open seven days a week, except on some holidays, displays art and has exhibits illustrating the four major habitats found on the refuge: Rocklands, Aquatic, Mixed-Grass Prairie, and Cross Timbers.

The refuge is a popular destination for recreational activities. Rock climbing is overwhelmingly popular, but visitors also enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, bird and wildlife watching, and photography. The refuge has an extensive trail system, including about 15 miles of official trails and unofficial trails. Many of these trails lead to climbing routes. Rock climbing routes are found on Mt. Scott, the refuge's second highest summit, as well as areas such as the Narrows and the Charon Gardens Wilderness Area.

These historic gardens provide serene settings and dynamic programs for casual park visitors and experienced greenthumbs alike. Park amenities include Charles E. Sparks Color Garden, Margaret Annis Boys Arboretum, Ed Lycan Conservatory, and the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center.