Chandler Park

I’m always looking for places to take my dog; and, for some reason, I just discovered Chandler Park. It’s was one of those days where I couldn’t go far away, but the day was just too nice to miss. So, we drove over to the park to see what it had to offer. AND then we found it! The trails with rock walls! OH, so much fun!
It’s a bit tricky to find the walking trails. Someone else on Unilocal had mentioned that you have to find the 2^nd playground. A more accurate description would be that it’s after the pool and the 1^st playground. It’s on the right. You will have to look for a small sign posted that says Rock trail.
OK, so my husband is legally blind; I’m in my 60s and overweight, and my dog just want wants to go go go. But, off we went. The trail is very rocky in many places. Lose stones and sometimes quite steep. My Runtastic app said that our elevation was 862 feet, but we actually only climbed 82 ft. However the 82 feet was almost straight up or down in some places!
The trail follows along some rocks that must be at least two stories high — some are hanging off like they were carved by the river at some time in the past. Awesome structures to look at!
Even though it was almost 90 degrees out, it was cooler between the rocks, so the heat wasn’t too bad. TAKE WATER! You will need it.
We didn’t go very far this time because of the heat, but I plan on going back again soon when it’s cooler. We had a great time. I recommend this for anyone who likes it a bit rougher than a normal walking trail.

There was supposed to be Christmas lights 6 – 9 pm. No Christmas lights!
The park itself is 192 acres with several playgrounds, ball fields, recreation center, outdoor pool, disc golf, restrooms and picnic areas. There are large rock formations where I have seen people rock climbing. There are good views of Tulsa. In the past, during low use times in the park, there has been illegal drug activity. To combat that, they close off some of the park so they can better supervise the open areas.

My golden retriever was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and I had to make that terrible decision that no pet owner ever wants to make and I said goodbye to him. His favorite park in the world, aside from Woodward Park, was Chandler Park. We had gone to the park to watch some of our friends play disc golf. He just sat there and breathed in the air and softly walked around, occasionally wondering why he wasn’t allowed to chase the frisbee, but loving the day regardless… until he stepped on «a pokey.» Those terrible spikey thorns in the grass that seemingly fly into your shoes while you’re walking. That didn’t deter him though… he just walked on three paws until I came over an rescued him. I miss him a lot, but this park will always have happy memories for me!

Loved Chandler Park forever. A little drive will bring you to a delightful park midway between Tulsa and Sand Springs off of West 21^st Street. A park with with varied scenery and plenty of space for a family outing, or a company party.
It’s hard to find a park anywhere that you can hike, bike, climb, swim, walk, golf, play horseshoes, play baseball/​softball, jungle gym, or simply kick back and enjoy some hot dogs or hamburgers all in the same day. As a kid I had lots of fun climbing up the small hill faces.
The park also host several events through the year of interest to all kinds of people.
Chandler was, and still is a real winner of a recreation area that I I try to enjoy each time I am back in Tulsa for a visit.