Central Park in Tulsa, OK

Central Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma is undergoing a revival of sorts.Details of the project are still being worked out, but it appears that Central Park will continue to be a key location among the 140 parks managed by the City of Tulsa.

Plans are underway for a new Central Park Hall to be completed in 2008.  This beautiful and versatile structure will offer 43,000 square feet of exhibit space in its art deco interior.  The hall will contain reception and meeting space, offices and more, all with Central Park directly in front of the main entrance.

This new venue will join the existing water park and baseball stadium, along with the numerous buildings and facilities used for farm/agriculture and other events.  Drillers Stadium, home of the minor league team, is located at EXPO Square at 15th & Yale.  In fact, Central Park is a prime cog in the Tulsa State Fair activities, with the Steam and Gas Engine Show at the park, as well as the Extreme Canines Dog Show.

Developers are also planning new condominium communities in the park area, with the residences only minutes from downtown Tulsa, the Maxwell Convention Center and the new Performing Arts Center.  One development promises to be a gated community with its own convenience store, fitness center, exercise facilities and swimming pool.

The area around Central Park is not currently a highly sought after address, but city officials believe that will change in the near future, with improvements to the park itself and with the new residence opportunities nearby.