Tulsa Parks

‼️ Notice: Whiteside Park & Community Center pool will be closed Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, due to mechanical issues. Stay tuned for updates!

The wait is over! ☀🌊 Beat the heat starting this Saturday, May 30, from noon – 6 p.m. at anyof our five pools across Tulsa! 😎

Daily pool admission is $3 per person, and children under four enter free. For frequent swimmers, a 10‑visit pool pass is available for $15 and can be purchased at any Tulsa Parks pool.

Make this summer unforgettable by spending time at your local Tulsa Parks pool! 💧✨ To stay updated on hours, locations and special events, visit: cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/park-and-recreation/aquatics

There’s something new to enjoy at Woodward Park! 🌳👀

Even while portions of the park in the process of broader improvement projects, a brand‑new swing set, funded by Improve Our Tulsa, is officially open.

The project took about two months from delivery to installation and it’s ready for summer fun. ☀️ Find the swings at 2435 S Peoria Ave, open sunrise to sundown. Come check out the latest upgrade and swing into summer at Woodward Park! ✨

This weekend was out of this world! ✨Thank you to all the Tulsans who showed up tonight to our Stargazing in the sky event with Astronomy Club of Tulsa! We had a great time checking out the Moon, the Ring Nebula, the Great Hercules Cluster and much more through several huge telescope lenses. Check out some moments and images from the night’s event. 💫

Did you know that Tulsa Parks has over 125 different species of trees within our 135 parks? 🌿What tree were you born to be? We're an American basswood, but totally a white oak rising. 🌳✨

It's splash season! 💦 And we're not just talking about the forecast! 🌦

All splash pads and water playgrounds are open for the season, starting today, May 23. 🌊 Stop by any of the 30+ locations across Tulsa from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and get your splash on this summer!

Note: Florence Park, located at 1936 S. Gary Ave., isscheduled to open next week.

🔗 To view all of our locations or learn more, please visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/aquatics

Is your kiddo interested in all things art? 🎨✨ WaterWorks Art Center provides a structured, two-week camp session with drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, clay, weaving, and more! All art supplies are included! ❤

➡Learn more and register at: tulsaparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program

Programs

Recently, invasive emerald ash borers were found near Tulsa. Here’s what you need to know. ⤵

The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle, has been confirmed in Broken Arrow, which means our community’s ash trees are now at risk. These insects can fly up to 15 miles a year and often spread farther by hitching a ride in firewood, shipping materials, or logging equipment.

Once they reach a tree, emerald ash borers lay eggs on the bark. When the larvae hatch, they burrow into the tree and feed on the phloem and cambium layer under the bark, which is the part that carries water and nutrients. This damage eventually kills the tree, often quickly, and dead ash trees become brittle and hazardous.

🪲 How to spot an infested ash tree:
• Tiny D shaped holes in the bark, where adult beetles exit.
• Canopy thinning or dead branches.
• Increased woodpecker activity may indicate larvae under the bark.

🌳 What you can do if you have ash trees on your property:
• Contact an ISA certified arborist or Oklahoma Forestry Services to confirm whether your tree is affected and discuss treatment options.
• Avoid moving firewood or untreated logs.

Treatment options include trunk injections, bark sprays, or soil applications. These are most effective when trees are actively growing and before temperatures get too hot. If you want to preserve your ash trees, early action is essential.

Have questions? Reach out to local tree care services or certified arborists to learn more. Let’s work together to protect our urban forest! 🌱

To learn more or find more resources, please visit: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/park-and-recreation/protecting-tulsas-trees/

Update: May 23, 2 p.m. - The event tonight is ON! See you then!

‼️ Weather update: Due to forecasted rain, our astronomy event with Astronomy Club of Tulsa might be canceled! For any updates, please visit: https://www.astrotulsa.com