Outdoors Lake Hefner
Stars and Stripes Park
An outdoor spot in Lake Hefner, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Lakeside park on Hefner's south shore with open lawns, picnic shelters and a stretch of the shoreline trail.
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 Redrock Canyon Grill, 1.0 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Lake Hefner. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Redrock Canyon Grill
Lakeside grill at the East Wharf known for wood-fired rotisserie chicken and a patio over the water.
Food · 1.0 mi straight-line - 2Lake Hefner Lighthouse
The small lighthouse at the end of the East Wharf jetty, the lake's landmark and its sunset spot.
Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line - 3Lake Hefner Trail
A paved path around much of the 2,500-acre reservoir, popular for first-day walks, runs and bike rides.
Outdoors · 1.1 mi straight-line - 4Louie's Grill & Bar
Casual lakeside bar and grill next to the lighthouse, known for burgers and a deck facing the lake.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5Martin Park Nature Center
City nature preserve with short wooded trails along a creek and a small nature center.
Outdoors · 4.2 mi straight-line - 6Milk Bottle Grocery
Tiny 1930 building topped with a giant milk bottle on Route 66.
Sight · Oklahoma City · 4.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Stars and Stripes Park 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 Stars and Stripes Park itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
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
- 35.54966, -97.58186
- Destination
- Lake Hefner, Oklahoma
Stars and Stripes Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Stars and Stripes Park?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Stars and Stripes Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Stars and Stripes Park?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Is Stars and Stripes Park free?
Yes, we list Stars and Stripes Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Stars and Stripes Park?
Stars and Stripes Park appears on Oklahoma City New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Stars and Stripes Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Lake Hefner.
Plan Lake Hefner
- Lake Hefner travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit Lake Hefner weather by month
- Downtown OKC & Bricktown to Lake Hefner 8.6 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.