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)
- 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.
Rentals
The park's picnic shelter and amphitheatre can be rented on an hourly basis. Call 405 297-2756 for information. Click here for a fee schedule.
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.
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