- Chandler Park
Originally an industrial site, Chandler Park was donated to Tulsa county in the 1950's, cleaned up and renovated into a
park . Chanlder park sits atop a hill overlooking theArkansas River and has some of the best views of downtownTulsa from anywhere inTulsa County .Using
W. 21st St. , manybike-enthusiasts turn excursions to Chandler Park into day-long rides. On snowy days, the park is often crowded with visitorssledding down the slopes.The park is divided into two levels. The top level has athletic fields exist for
baseball andsoftball for all ages. EveryEaster , apageant is held on a special mound constructed on the top level. The park's top level also has adisc golf course and several shelters for summercookouts and aswimming pool .The lower-level has several shelthers as well as the tennis courts and a scenic overlook of downtown Tulsa and the Arkansas River.
Chandler Park as also earned a reputation as a good site for
rappelling . There is a rich variety of climbs to suit all climbers from beginners to advanced on both levels of the park. Chandler Park is currently closed due to the recent ice storm. Clean up efforts are unknown. Users of the park are willing to help in any efforts to reopen the park.
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