Something for everyone
The City of Bartlesville is proud of its public parks and recreation facilities, which include 17 parks and open space areas totaling more than 860 developed acres.
- 2 public swimming pools
- A splash pad
- An 18-hole municipal golf course
- An 18-hole disc golf course
- An 18-hole miniature golf course
- An arboretum
- 16 miles of recreation trails
- A 2.5 acre off-leash dog park
- A newly renovated soccer complex
- 2 fishing lakes
- A one-of-a-kind iconic Play Tower designed by famed architect Bruce Goff
Parks
For information about City parks, visit our Facilities page.
There you will learn about the different facilities in each of the parks and directions via Google Maps. For an interactive map of streets and other features of Bartlesville go to GIS City Maps.
City parks include something for everyone, from picnic areas to sports fields. Little ones especially love a special amusement park — known as the Kiddie Park — the oldest non-profit children’s amusement park in America.
We continue to grow and change, and are committed to provide for all Bartlesville citizens, visitors, and patrons:
- Quality, diverse recreation and leisure opportunities
- Safe, clean and attractive parks and recreation facilities
- Investments in new and renovated parks and recreation facilities
- Partnerships that enhance recreational opportunities and maximize resources
We invite you to visit our parks and enjoy the quality of life they offer. The benefits are endless.
Friends of the Parks
The City of Bartlesville is also honored to have a small, but dedicated, group of individuals who work to maintain and improve our City parks. The Bartlesville Area Friends of the Parks is a volunteer non-profit organization. For more information, contact the Bartlesville Park and Recreation Department at 918.338.4237.
Park & Recreation Master Development Plan
For more information on long-range development plans for the City’s parks and recreation system, see the 2009 Park and Recreation Master Development Plan.
