Public Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Public Park, also known as the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Park, is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike in Oklahoma.


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Summary

The park spans over 70 acres and features a variety of attractions that appeal to all ages.

One of the main reasons to visit Public Park is its stunning beauty. The park features lush greenery, walking trails, and a lake that offer a serene and peaceful escape. Visitors can enjoy a picnic or simply relax while taking in the natural scenery.

One of the most popular attractions in the park is the Skydance Bridge, which spans across Interstate 40 and is illuminated with LED lights at night. The bridge is a stunning sight to see and has become an iconic landmark in Oklahoma City.

Other notable points of interest in Public Park include the interactive water feature, the outdoor amphitheater, and the children's playground. Visitors can also rent a bicycle or take a guided tour of the park.

Interesting facts about Public Park include its origins as a landfill that was transformed into a green space and the fact that it was designed by award-winning landscape architect Hargreaves Associates.

The best time of year to visit Public Park is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its most vibrant. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of seasonal events, such as outdoor concerts and holiday festivals.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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