Skywatch Friday – Things are Looking Up at Chandler Park

Early one morning last weekend I and along with several other members of the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition met with some Tulsa County Park Officials at Chandler Park in west Tulsa.

They showed us an area that they have been reconstructing for some time. They are putting in a lot features and turning into much more than a place to have picnics. They have an event space, complete with substantial electric power capability and a pad that can handle food trucks, and area that can be used for big tents complete with tie-downs. It’s going to be great when they open it up to the public in a few months.

Then they took us on a hike on all three of their trails. Some of them still have some graffiti.

Other areas have been cleaned up with power washers. This area was used in the filming of the upcoming movie “Killers of the Flower Moon” and the movie people cleaned it up.

The “Lost City Trail” at Chandler is unique with all the rock walls, cliffs, and narrow passages. It is a hotspot of activity for the local climbing community.

It has several different overhangs.

They have a pond that they are finishing up. It’s pretty amazing all they are doing.

They are looking to partner with community organizations for events and other attractions. The energy and enthusiasm of the staff was cool.

Great things are fixing happen at the park. Do you want to get involved? Do you have some ideas? Check out the Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition and Tulsa County Parks Department.

I am linking with Skywatch Friday. Come check it out.

21 thoughts on “Skywatch Friday – Things are Looking Up at Chandler Park

  1. tomthebackroadstraveller

    …I LOVE the massive plane tree in the first image! I hope that you are having a fabulous week.

  2. DeniseinVA

    That looks like a wonderful community project. Interesting that the movie company helped clean up all the graffiti. Yes it was for the filming but still, a very good thing to do for everyone benefits. Great photos!

  3. Nancy Chan

    Glad we could enjoy the virtual hike with you and the team. Beautiful sky, trees and rocks. The project sounds interesting and great for the community. Have a wonderful weekend.

  4. Alana

    What a wonderful project, and wonderful also that you have the time and opportunity to volunteer. Interesting trails. Sad about the remaining graffiti. Years ago, I visited Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods and it was so marred by graffiti (I think it’s been cleaned up in recent years) – have to wonder why people do things like that.

  5. JM Illinois U.S.A.

    Greetings and Salutations! I enjoyed the hike along with you, the Coalition and Park Officials. Pleasantly surprised that there were three trails some with overhanging rock, a pond, climbing areas. Thank you for sharing.

  6. DrillerAA

    In the late fifties and early sixties, Chandler Park was the site for an all city Easter sunrise service. Good to see work going on to reclaim the park.

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