Lake Overholser is home to Oklahoma City's newest sensational recreational hot spot, Route 66 Park, on the west side of the lake at 9901 NW 23.
The Cyrus Avery Observation Tower at dawn.
From the Observation Tower, visitors can get a sweeping, panoramic view the 148-acre Park's three ponds and Lake Overholser.
Park features include:
- The Parks and Recreation Department's largest playground
- Cyrus Avery Observation Tower (three stories tall)
- Route 66 Plaza
- Small amphitheatre (accommodates 80 - 100 people seated)
- Route 66 Skate Court
- Approximately one mile of winding walking trails
- Three ponds containing wetland boardwalks, bridges, plantings and interpretive signage
- Covered picnic pavilion
The Route 66 playground
is the largest of the many friendly
and fun playgrounds
in the citywide
Parks & Recreation system.
A stamped map depicting the historic Mother Road's route from Chicago to Santa Monica is featured in the park's Route 66 Plaza. Thirty-four landmarks from Lincoln's birthplace in Springfield to the Harvey House in Barstow, California are featured along the eight-state map.
Observation Tower
The Cyrus Avery Observation Tower was named for visionary Cyrus Avery, a Tulsan who, in the 1920s was a driving force behind the 2448-mile transcontinental highway.
Route 66 Skate Court
Skaters, bikers and roller bladers can get their groove on at the Route 66 Skate Court, located at Route 66 Park. This above-ground skating plaza designed for beginning and intermediate skaters in mind is the perfect place to catch big thrills throughout the year.
Facility Rentals
The park's picnic shelter and amphitheatre can be rented on an hourly
basis.
Amenities
include: water faucet and drinking
fountain, lights, electrical outlets, and access to the Cyrus Avery
Observation Tower and restrooms.
Nearby are the Route 66 Playground, Cyrus Avery Observation Tower,
amphitheatre, area fishing access, and the Route 66. Skate Court. The
pavilion and park also provide views of nearby Lake Overholser.
Fees: Check our fee
schedule for hourly rates
Deposit Required: $20
Off-season cleaning deposit: $100
Visit our
rentals page for more information
Fishing
A fisheries management program is currently underway at the park's three ponds, which will be closed to fishing until a catchable fish population is established.
Location
