Chandler Park

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Originally an industrial site, Chandler Park was donated to Tulsa county in the 1950's, cleaned up and renovated into a park. Chanlder park sits atop a hill overlooking the Arkansas River and has some of the best views of downtown Tulsa from anywhere in Tulsa county.

Using W. 21st St., many bike-enthusiasts turn excursions to Chandler Park into day-long rides. On snowy days, the park is often crowded with visitors sledding down the slopes.

The park is divided into two levels. The top level has athletic fields exist for baseball and softball for all ages. Every Easter, a pageant is held on a special mound constructed on the top level. The park's top level also has a disc golf course and several shelters for summer cookouts and a swimming pool.

The lower-level has several shelthers as well as the tennis courts and a scenic overlook of downtown Tulsa and the Arkansas River.

Chandler Park as also earned a reputation as a good site for rappelling. There is a rich variety of climbs to suit all climbers from beginners to advanced on both levels of the park.