# Gathering Place

A 100-acre wonderland that is widely considered the most ambitious urban park in America. Everything is funded by donations and is free to the public—from world-class adventure playgrounds to paddleboarding on Peggy's Pond.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: sight
- **Address**: 2650 S John Williams Way, Tulsa, OK 74114
- **Website**: https://www.gatheringplace.org/
- **Hours**: 9:00 AM - Sunset (Daily)
- **Entry**: Free.
- **Price tier**: free

## Family Amenities
- Adventure Playground
- Boathouse & Paddleboards
- Sensory Garden
- Sports Courts
- The Slip & Slide

## Insider Tips
It's essentially a theme park without the ticket booth. The 'Fairytale Lagoon' and the sensory gardens are incredible for younger kids. For adults, the architecture of the ONEOK Boathouse is the engineering highlight.


## Sources
- [Gathering Place - Official Site](https://www.gatheringplace.org/visit)

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Source: Outline Travel. Last verified: 2026-04-07.
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