Bricktown
I prefer visiting Bricktown week days after six. I can find free street parking after six. There is a movie theater, restaurants and a ferris wheel now. There is an arcade like place that offers laser tag and mini golf.
If you head west; downtown OKC has the Myriad Botanical Gardens as well as an ice skating rink. Often times the Myriad Botanical Gardens offers classes and activities for all ages.
Last I checked there was adult yoga and story time for children. The crystal bridge at this OKC tourist attraction is beautiful in the Summer months. You’ll see fish, turtles and gardens generally.
I have visited during winter months so suggest visiting when the flowers are blooming at least. There is a fee for entry.
Indoor Playgrounds
Oklahoma City
Edmond
Mustang
I love Oklahoma City and there is so much to do for babies and children. The libraries always have free things for children and community centers such as Midwest City’s often offers affordable recreational sports.
In the Summer time there are free splash pads. I think one of the best ones is downtown at Scissortail park. Midwest City has one called Lions Splash pad but it is not my favorite. It is free so still great for toddlers with supervision of course.
There are mommy and me swim lessons for babies at Aqua-tots. My favorite parks to take my wild child is Scissortail park although some of my other favorites are in the Moore/Norman area so be sure to check them out one day.
Martin Nature Park is closer to Edmond. A friend told me you cannot take dogs which could make sense because there’s often deer you’ll see if you go frequently. It’s a cute spot to get sightings of squirrel, deer and nature.
If you have older children; they will most likely have a lot of fun at Main Event; not too far from Edmond. It is in north Oklahoma City and if you join their newsletter; they often have fantastic weekday deals.
I prefer taking my family to Top Golfduring morning hours actually since it is cheaper I’ve noticed. Not sure how long that will last but right now it seems to be cheaper before noon. My son loved going even when he was three since the have children’s golf clubs.
You can do arts and crafts in Edmond over at Unpluggits and there’s even an indoor playground inside. This place also offers birthday parties as well as many of the indoor playgrounds listed.
