Posted in Oklahoma April 22, 2019 by

Your Kids Will Have A Blast At This Little-Known Children’s Garden Hiding In Oklahoma

You’ve probably heard about Tulsa Botanic Garden but not many people know they have an extraordinary Children’s Discovery Garden hiding inside. This (almost) 2-acre garden is one of the coolest outdoor attractions to take children to for experience-based learning opportunities. If you you’re looking for a new place to take the kids where they’ll have a blast, keep scrolling to get all the details.

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Tulsa Botanic Garden covers 170 acres just west of Downtown Tulsa at 3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive in Osage County. The Children's Discovery Garden opened in 2016 and has been delighting the faces of children ever since.
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Right now, you'll be greeted by shades of purples, whites, blues, and pinks as you enter the garden.
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The centerpiece of the garden is a 15’ rugged stone face known as Spring Giant.
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It's part of a larger attraction - Stream Valley - a round pond of water with fountains of spitting animals and an art wall where kids can paint with water.
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Kids love to spend hours playing on the animals and shooting the water in every direction.
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There are also aquatic plants in the pond, including water lilies, papyrus, and hibiscus.
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Everyone will also enjoy the Sensory Walk where you can touch, smell, and see a variety of plants.
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During the summer hours you can find special events for the kids, including Story Time.
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...and Kid's Yoga. Who knew this hidden gem for kids was tucked away in this corner of northeast Oklahoma? I'm putting it on my list of places to take the kids this summer!
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For more information on Children’s Discovery Garden at Tulsa Botanic Garden, visit their website here.

Another fun place to take the kids is to Bartlesville Kiddie Park – a miniature amusement park that has little rides just for them. It’s reasonably priced and has everything from a little roller coaster to boat rides. Check it out here.