Martin Park Nature Center

Whether you’re the outdoorsy type or just pretending to be for the sake of a loved one (child, spouse, etc.), this is a beautiful place to spend a few hours without spending any money. The trails are well-​kept with lots to look at and the playground might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. We came here on Mother’s Day and I wish we could’ve spent the whole day there and plan on coming back. I didn’t make it to the visitor’s center and plan on remedying that next time, but I did learn that the park itself is open every day but the visitor’s center is closed Mondays.
I will update my review when we’ve spent some more time there but didn’t want to miss the opportunity to give a shout out while it was fresh on my mind. I would’ve paid a pretty penny for the smiles we got out of our little dude that day and in a sea of entertainment megaplexes, Martin Nature stands out among the crowd.

I was invited by a couple of friends to take a walk after dinner one evening. A few hours later were still walking the nature trail stopping to feed the turtles and fish. A great place to go for some fresh air and a little family time. Enjoy the great outdoors while you can.

Martin Nature Park is a beautiful, nature refuge in the middle of the city. We are so thankful to live nearby. Lots of educational outings for families as well. An OKC gem!

I enjoy walking the trails at this park and the wildlife is cool. Lots of turtles and big fish in the streams which are fun to watch. It seems to be well maintained and has maps every so often so you can see what part of the trail you’re on. The majority of the park is made up of nice peaceful trails winding through the woods, and they also have a pavilion for large groups and a small playground.

At first, we just thought it was going to literally be a walk in the park. But almost as soon as we decided to turn around a deer walked out in front of us! There really are some awesome scenery here. I’ve never seen so much wildlife in 1 place. We didn’t get to see all of it but we will definitely be back. If you decide to visit just make sure to use some OFF or something to keep ticks away.

Great park with very well kept trails. There is a child’s playground, bird observatory, and a couple miles worth of good walking trails.

Nice trails and low impact rock climbing. The pond is fun to try and cross while staying dry. There is a neat playground. The nature center offers close up information on different species habitats. Great please for children.

This is a lovely place to go for long walks or exploration. It was beautiful in the winter, so I’m excited to see it during the spring and summer. I personally enjoy the quietness of winter, but if you’re more into flourishing life and not «dead» trees, save the trip for the warm times.
There’s plenty of trail to walk and lovely sights on the way, such as the little stream and the bridges. While I was there, it was eerily quiet since most animals aren’t active when it’s so cold. Surprisingly, there were about five deer roaming around and it was quite beautiful to see. I can only imagine how lively the place will be next year.
There are activities and such to do there at certain times that are listed on the website, and I’ll have to make a time to go to one of those organized adventures!

Hands down one of the best parks in Oklahoma! They have a long nature trail that intersects a stream kids like to play in. There are several viewing places for watching birds and wildlife. There is a small museum inside the center with live animals. A super cool play place is at the entrance that will entertain young children for hours.
Best of all they regularly hold science programs on animals and animal types. These often include a quick lecture followed by a walk in the park to look for those animals. The ones near Halloween are theist fun!

When I was a kid, my dad stopped to rescue a turtle who was stupidly crossing a road.
We named him (her?) Shelby, and took her to Martin Park Nature Center to release her.
She grew and grew, and after a long long time, waved at me when I came back to check on her. Okay, no she didn’t, because a turtle’s arm doesn’t bend that way, but everytime I go back to Martin Park, i look for her and tell my kids the story.

I ADORE this place. I have been taking my son here to play, run around and explore for years. We have even seen deer on many occasions.
We love to look in the little museum, play on their AWESOME new playground and walk around all the trails. I love the way the trails are set up because you CANNOT get lost. Even me, who gets lost on my own neighborhood, can figure out these trails. They all make a circle and come back to the same place.
We love feeding the fish and the turtles off the bridges and watching for more deer and deer tracks. The different seasons bring out different wildlife and foliage. I love that this is a free place that I can take my son in the city to experience some natural wildlife.

This nicely wooded area is a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in the city. Trails to explore, streams to cross or just dip your feet in and a nice variety of native wildlife to look at.
It’s a great way to enjoy a peaceful walk in a relaxing environment without having to drive out to the middle of nowhere to get away from the bustle or take the family for a day to explore nature and discover how amazing the thousands of little microcosms are that we tend to overlook.

Such an expansive, sunlit forest/​garden/​creek to walk around in on the many trails and paths. I can’t believe this place is free, but so many trees and secret little places to get deliciously lost in but not really. Could easily spend a couple of hours hiking on the winding lanes. So relaxing and they let you bring food to feed the turtles and ducks. Great place to have a picnic or roam around listening to your ipod or a romantic date in nature. Thank you, Oklahoma.

A perfect place to leave only footprints, take only memories and kill nothing but time.