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Martin Park Nature Center

Tourist attraction Park Nature preserve

Park with trails through woods & grassland, plus amenities including a playground & nature center. People often mention trails, park, nature, nice, time, wildlife, walk, playground, great, children,


Address

5000 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Website

www.okc.gov

Contact

(405) 297-1429

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 6 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: trails (16) park (15) nature (12) nice (9) time (9) wildlife (8) walk (8) playground (6) great (6) children (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 MaryAnn C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park with nice playground, pond, streams, wooded area, trails and nature center. Not sure about dog friendliness since we saw numerous signs posted to keep dogs out. Restrooms in the nature center are clean and spacious. Large pavillion for paying groups. Large parking lot but it's typically full.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimmy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to take the kids and spend an afternoon. There are many turtles and it's allowed to feed them. There are a couple of huge snappers and some cooters. Nice pond and scenic views, you know kind of like twin peaks. There is even an area you can rent out for private parties and such.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharena B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very cool park, playground, trails and nature center. There's a small lake with wildlife. Lots of fun and great pictures here!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashlee B. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. The park rangers and naturalist are always so friendly and educational. You can tell they love their job. They engage with my children and are always excited about what they do. The park is so clean and safe and the wildlife you see are incredible. This place does wonders for education and anxiety. The staff really go above and beyond to make it this way. I always look forward to going back. 🤗💖
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda H. 9 months ago on Google
    Wear good walking shoes and if it’s rained lately, prepare to get muddy. This was one of my favorite places to go in and hike. It’s fairly flat and easy to get around. We spent a couple hours inside seeing everything and exploring. Turtles, deer, dragonflies, squirrels and other bugs.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David I. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to walk around and be outside. Several trails to get out and about. Not animal friendly. But has all kinds of birds, including ducks and Canadien geese. Fun little park for the little ones. Some of the old walnut trees have been damaged throughout the years but amazingly still alive. Worth a visit!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett D. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best kept secrets in Oklahoma City. Martin Nature Park is an absolute joy to visit. The trails are well maintained, and the abundance of wildlife is always nice to see. A great place for bird and wildlife photographers such as myself or for those who want a quiet stroll.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 W S. 1 year ago on Google
    This location is stunning at any time of year. We were very well taken care of by the staff at the visitor's center. They are knowledgeable and answered our questions about the park's history and the live animals on display. We were awed by the beauty of the river and spotted deer while hiking. We had a great time and plan to return soon. The playground is another favorite hangout for children.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HomeOne Outdoor S. 9 months ago on Google
    Fabulous place! From Florida it's great to see other state parks and nature. It's free. And the turtles and catfish are huge!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to take the family for an easy hike through the park! Going to do it again when the weather gets warmer. A must stop is at the Visitor Center. Sadly, there are no pets allowed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly J. 9 months ago on Google
    I’m here visiting for work from Texas. Needed to stretch my legs outside my hotel gym and found this near my hotel. I was pleasantly surprised with the trails and thoroughly enjoyed wandering them and seeing all the cool stuff. Very well taken care of and put together!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a nice place to bring children for a fun romp in the playground, and they’ll love the exhibits and hands-on learning in the visitors center. Also a great place to take a quiet walk in the woods to observe turtles, fish, birds of all sorts, and white-tailed deer. Bring and use insect repellent, as the ticks can be bad in the summer. This park is a real asset to OKC!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vintage S. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome park and walking trails! Doesn't feel like your in the city at all. Well kept trails, bridges and paths.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brandt D. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice walk, like most parks here, it could use some safety updates but nothing really serious but be careful on the raised dock area. The indoor area is cool.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason M. 2 years ago on Google
    Neat park in the midst of busy highways, nice and quiet, can't hardly hear the cars. You don't even feel like you're in the city! Trails are well maintained, a very good place to stop for 30minutes, an hour, or even longer!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan B. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place for a walk or to take the kids. We take cat food to feed the turtles and fish. Has a little playground and interactive nature learning building.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 blair l. 2 years ago on Google
    We always enjoy our trips here. Trail hiking in the middle of the city. They've made some changes over the years that make it less enjoyable, like we used to be allowed to swim in the creek, but it's still a good time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tre J. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful and peaceful nice place to explore and get in touch with nature. Take a picnic and enjoy the scenic views.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 10 months ago on Google
    I had a blast! We saw so much wildlife in OKC! Including a super long snake, which was awesome! I highly recommend spending some time here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BradJill 6 months ago on Google
    Spent a very pleasant early morning hour walking several of the connecting loop trails around the Marin Nature Park recently. Was surprised at how many deer were wandering through the grounds. Was very peaceful and enjoyable way to get in an early morning walk and spend time in nature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shannon K. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing things to see. Even for the disabled! Took my autistic kids & had a blast! Wonderful hike w long & short trails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veya C. 10 months ago on Google
    First time here, definitely pocket friendly! Such a beautiful place definitely a place for nature lovers. Don't forget your tick and insect repellent and sadly no doggos allowed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacques de M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's my favorite place in the city. Right off the highway, but once inside, it feels like you're miles away. There are tons of different routes to take that are all well maintained by the park rangers. There are tons of different wildlife that can be within feet of you. Due to this, though, you are not allowed to bring your dogs for everyone's safety. My absolutely favorite part of this place is the streams, beautiful places to hang out and take pictures, just please don't drink the water as I've seen on more than one occasion. We survived covid, let's not find any new diseases .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James “Rooster” S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just a quick walk through Martin Nature park over off of Memorial road right by Mercy hospital and this is what we got! Great scenery and so very peaceful, go for a walk today at Martin Nature! A lot of trails for the kids and runners, enjoy your day
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cynthia M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place to bring kids on a small hike. There were a lot of small trails that led to nowhere/ dead ends. I wish there were a bit more signage. My son really wanted to go hike by the water - we could see people there, but couldn't find a way down. Other than that, we lived the shade and sitting areas. And the playground was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana N. 10 months ago on Google
    We are visiting our daughter and grandchildren and we all decided to visit Martin Park Nature Center. We all loved it. Had so much fun. Loved the beautiful scenery, the water, and all the animals. Recommend it to everyone.

  • 5/5 Brad D. 1 year ago on Google
    I discovered this gem while staying at a nearby hotel and was really impressed with the amount of wildlife and natural beauty I saw while exploring. Well maintained and clean. I will definitely plan returning next time I’m in OKC.

  • 5/5 jackie d. 10 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. There are so many different trails and wildlife. It's just a nice escape even tho it's in town

  • 4/5 Demi W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very lovely park to enjoy nature for a few hours. With an abundance of birds whistling, a calming creek and a general peaceful atmosphere it was definitely worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Mikhail B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice trails for short walk. Suitable for families with children. You can see many turtles in the lake.

  • 5/5 Caroline S. 6 months ago on Google
    A lovely little nature trail tucked right off of Memorial Drive. Once you enter, you forget you’re not in the middle of the woods. A peaceful and easy hike

  • 5/5 Stephen Y. 6 months ago on Google
    Really love this park! Quite a variety of trails and things to see. They have some signs and markers up so very easy to get around without getting lost. It even has things geared to children so they are entertained, along with neat nature walks for adults and children. Definitely a nice place to spend some time.

  • 5/5 Aron S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to unwind after a busy day. This park is close to home but feels secluded once you've arrived. The trails are very well kept.

  • 5/5 Mark J. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful escape! Once you enter the park and explore the different trials...you forget that you are surrounded my the hustle and bustle of the city. Great place to visit! DEFINITELY worth your time to explore 😎😁

  • 5/5 Sky B. 6 months ago on Google
    This place was cool. Felt like we were in nature despite being in the middle of the city. Long hiking and jogging trails.

  • 5/5 JOY P. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful Tranquility around every corner and on every path. Truly a blessed environment for both animals & us to share together.


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Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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