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Martin Park Nature Center

An outdoor spot in Lake Hefner, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Why go

City nature preserve with short wooded trails along a creek and a small nature center.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Lake Hefner, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Louie's Grill & Bar, 3.3 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Lake Hefner. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Louie's Grill & Bar

    Casual lakeside bar and grill next to the lighthouse, known for burgers and a deck facing the lake.

    Food · 3.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Lake Hefner Lighthouse

    The small lighthouse at the end of the East Wharf jetty, the lake's landmark and its sunset spot.

    Sight · 3.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lake Hefner Trail

    A paved path around much of the 2,500-acre reservoir, popular for first-day walks, runs and bike rides.

    Outdoors · 3.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Redrock Canyon Grill

    Lakeside grill at the East Wharf known for wood-fired rotisserie chicken and a patio over the water.

    Food · 3.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Stars and Stripes Park

    Lakeside park on Hefner's south shore with open lawns, picnic shelters and a stretch of the shoreline trail.

    Outdoors · 4.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

    Large museum of Western art, rodeo history and a recreated frontier town.

    Sight · Oklahoma City · 8.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Martin Park Nature Center is a stop on our Oklahoma City New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lake Hefner run from 47°F in January to 94°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Martin Park Nature Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Lake Hefner from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lake Hefner weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.60699, -97.60829
Destination
Lake Hefner, Oklahoma

Martin Park Nature Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Martin Park Nature Center?

Plan on about an hour at Martin Park Nature Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Martin Park Nature Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Closed Mondays; check Jan 1 hours.

Is Martin Park Nature Center free?

Yes, we list Martin Park Nature Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Martin Park Nature Center?

Martin Park Nature Center appears on Oklahoma City New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.