Goalie Oklahoma City helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th12:00 AM–11:59 PMChoose Your Adventure!National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum · Ages 4–12
- July 16th8:00 AM–8:30 AMWalking ClubScissortail Park Rangers Station · Ages 4–12
- July 16th9:00 AM–5:00 PMDinosaur ExpeditionOklahoma City Zoo · Ages 0–12
Farmers markets
- Friday6–9 PMWheeler District Farmers MarketWheeler District · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–1 PMFarmers Market at Scissortail ParkDowntown · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–2 PMOKC Farmers Public MarketFarmers Market District · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Woodland trails, nature learningMartin Park Nature CenterQuail Creek · 2.5 miles of woodland trails and an accessible half-mile trail
- Gardens, conservatoryWill Rogers GardensWill Rogers Park · Arboretum, conservatory, color garden, and ponds
- Fishing, play, walkingSouth Lakes ParkSouth Oklahoma City · Fishing lake with playground and walking facilities
Play sports
- SkateboardingMat Hoffman Action Sports ParkBowl, street courses · Dawn–11 p.m. · weather closure
- PickleballScissortail Park Pickleball CourtsFour free reservable courts · Two-game queue when waiting
Play in water
- Splash padDouglass Park SpraygroundFree-form spray play in a neighborhood park · Seasonal · no lifeguard listed
- Splash padHarvest Hills Park SpraygroundFree-form spray play in a neighborhood park · Seasonal · no lifeguard listed
- Splash padMacklanburg Park SpraygroundFree-form spray play in a neighborhood park · Seasonal · no lifeguard listed
Local libraries
- a large downtown branch with a dedicated children’s program roomRonald J. Norick Downtown LibraryArts District
- a makerspace and podcast studio beside shaded outdoor storytime and playAlmonte LibrarySouthwest Oklahoma City
- separate child and teen areas with patio access, study rooms, and flight-themed artCapitol Hill LibraryCapitol Hill