TULSA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. AS YOU MAKE THIS MOVE, JUST THINK OF ME AS YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WONDERFUL CITY. NOT ONLY AM I HERE TO HELP YOU FIND A DREAM HOME, I WANT TO HELP INTRODUCE YOU TO TULSA.
tulsa neighborhoods
NORTH
DOWNTOWN EAST
MIDTOWN
WEST
SOUTH
The city of Tulsa is 201.8 sq miles. It is the 47th most populous city in the U.S.- the population was 413,066 as of the 2020 census. As of 2019, There are 187,655 homes inside city limits. Whether you want to live within walking distance to a park, right beside a a golf course, down the street from the best restaurants, or a bike ride away from work, there are plenty of great neighborhoods in Tulsa that you’ll love to call home.
DOWNTOWN
Downtown Tulsa sub-districts include the Blue Dome District, the Brady Arts District, the “Oil Capital Historic District”, and ONEOK Field.
Popular neighborhoods: Owen Park Historical Neighborhood, Brady Heights, Greenwood
MIDTOWN
Midtown Tulsa is loved for historical homes, multiple parks, mature trees, and many locally-owned businesses.
Popular neighborhoods: Lortondale, Mayo Meadow, White City, Maple Ridge, Brookside, Swan Lake
SOUTH
Developed since the 1970s, South Tulsa is marked by secluded homes and suburban neighborhoods- bounded by Bixby, Jenks, and Broken Arrow.
Popular neighborhoods: Braeswood, Forest Park South, Villas of Tuscany, Southern Park Estates
EAST
Made up of a large section east extending south to Broken Arrow. Attractions include Redbud Valley Nature Preserve.
Popular neighborhoods: Areas that fall in Union and Broken Arrow School districts
WEST
West of the Arkansas River you’ll find Chandler park, wilderness reserves, Riverwest Festival Park and Tulsa’s industrial parks.
Popular neighborhoods: Berryhill, Carbondale, Redfork
NORTH
North Tulsa is marked by Mohawk park, Tulsa Zoo, Air & Space Museum, and Tulsa International Airport.
Popular neighborhoods: Country Club Heights, Skyline Ridge, Gilcrease Hills
Tulsa Parks
Tulsa Parks manages 135 parks covering roughly 6,553 acres. This includes the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, two specialty centers, and six community centers with various amenities including, fitness facilities, gymnasiums, art studio space and meeting rooms. There are 57 miles of walking trails, two skate parks, three dog parks, and five swimming pools. In addition, there are 227 sports fields*, 99 playgrounds, 94 tennis courts, 8 outdoor pickleball courts, 13 water playgrounds, 18 splash pads, 96 picnic shelters, 4 golf courses and 8 disc golf courses.
1. gathering place
Gathering Place is an award-winning 66.5-acre park along the Arkansas River designed by a world-renowned landscape architect. At $465 million, Gathering Place is the largest private gift to a community park in U.S. history. This one-of-a-kind hybrid park offers unique, free experiences for all ages and abilities.
Large city park with ample facilities including sports fields & courts, a pool, playgrounds & golf course. 5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135
2. lafortune
45 acres of horticultural gardens (rock, herb, rose & azalea), a Victorian conservatory & arboretum. 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114
3. Woodward
A series of parks along the Arkansas river including the urban wilderness of Turkey Mountain, the 41st Street Plaza offering a splashpad, playground, & disc golf, and River West Festival Park where some of Tulsa’s largest events are held.
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River parks
Large space featuring a dog park, small pond, disc golf, plus walking & biking trails.
5804 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK 74137
A developing museum with interactive displays sharing stories of the people who built the Greenwood District, or “Black Wall Street” of the early 1900’s.
5. Greenwood Rising
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is 13,700 sq ft of exhibit space and houses the largest collection of Jewish art in the Southwestern United States.
4. Sherwin Miller
The Tulsa Air & Space Museum (TASM) has 19,000 sq ft of historical exhibits, hands-on activities, and vintage aircraft. It also has a full-dome planetarium and educational facilities for schools, summer camps, and Scout groups.
3. Air & Space & Planetarium
Also known as the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art; houses the world’s largest, most comprehensive collection of art of the American West, and a growing collection of art and artifacts from Central and South America.
2. gilcrease
Expansive formal gardens, hosting numerous yearly events and exhibitions. Opened in 1939, located in the 1920s “Villa Philbrook”, the home of oil pioneers Waite and Genevieve Phillips- close to Brookside.
1. philbrook
tulsa Top ten: ACTIVITIES
Tulsa’s classic Drive-In theater, featuring dual 9-story screens and a full concession kitchen. A Tulsa favorite, started in 1951.
ADMIRAL TWIN
The Oklahoma Aquarium is 72,000-sq ft public aquarium opened in 2003 in Jenks. It is the largest aquarium attraction in the four-state area. Today, the biology team is recognized for its bull shark research and groundbreaking coral research.
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aquarium
The Drillers are a Tulsa’s minor league baseball team based at OneOK field in downtown. They are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and are a local favorite for showing fireworks after home games in the summer months.
TULSA DRILLERS
The First Friday Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of every month and features all of the galleries, studios, and museums as well as restaurant and shops staying open late in the Arts District.
FIRST FRIDAY ROUTE 66
Tulsa is a major stop on Route 66, and has many attractions along the Mother Road that make a great day trip- the Blue Whale, POPS, Buck Atom’s, Tally’s Cafe, Totem Pole Park, the Golden Driller, and more classic landmarks.
Tulsa’s childrens museum relocating to their new location in the Gathering Place park. Features interactive play exhibits for all ages
discovery lab
85-acre non-profit zoo located in Mohawk Park, hosting family-oriented events and special exhibitions. Open year round.
Tulsa Zoo
Tulsa’s ‘Sonic Vortex’- a mysterious spot where visitors stand on a circle & noises they make are echoed back much louder.
Circle Cinema CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
A unique concept food hall bringing together all types of cuisines, breweries, and shops. An must-not-miss spot on the Route 66 corridor near the Pearl district.
MOTHER ROAD MARKET
Tulsa’s nonprofit theater screening classic, independent, & art films and hosting film events in a 1928 cinema with an art gallery in the KendallWhittier district.
tulsa Top tWenTY: RESTAURANTS
Some of Tulsa’s finest sushi with a view over Downtown- even catch a game at ONEOK field.
Bull In The Alley in the raw vu
One of the best steakhouses in Tulsa, set in a speak-easy lounge style space in the Arts District.
Docs wine & food
Relaxed gastropub offering craft beer on tap & elevated pub plates, plus outdoor seating.
SUSHI HANA
Upscale operation with an on-site fish market, featuring fresh catch & wines plus regular live jazz.
Isla’s kitchen
Brick-lined spot featuring Neapolitanstyle pies with sophisticated toppings & an eclectic patio.
American food with new creole flavors, in Brookside.
R Bar & Grill
Vibrant Japanese fusion & sushi located in the located in the happening Brookside area. Outdoor patio. Nice bar dining.
Bodean
Southern-style dishes such as chicken fried steak and gumbo served in a laid-back atmosphere.
Bohemian Pizza
Farm-to-table cafe & bakery using locally sourced ingredients for breakfasts, sandwiches & entrees.
Locally owned & established traditional Italian cuisine on 18th and Boston for over 30 years.
Trenchers Delicatessen
Gourmet market & cheery cafe serving cocktails & eclectic cuisine, from French fare to pizza. Located in Utica Square.
Nola’s
Popular, upmarket choice featuring wood-fired American plates in an airy setting with arty accents.
DELASANDRO’S
Cozy deli offering handcrafted sandwiches, homemade chips and salads, plus beer and wine.
Stonehorse cafe
Relaxed Cajun and Creole place with a chandelier-lit bar, old-timey photos, and Prohibition era cocktails. Located oh Cherry Street.
Amelia’s Woodfire cuisine
Kilkenney’s Irish pub
A locally owned Tulsa Legend established in 1953 on Route 66, serving southwestern style Mexican Food as one of Tulsa’s most popular and friendly eateries.
Cheaver’s Cafe
Pub fare from sandwiches to fish dinners plus drinks & brunch in a traditional dark-wood setting. Located on Cherry Street.
Elegant bistro offering upscale Southwestern & Southern cuisine plus cocktails & wines. Located on Cherry Street
Minimalist eatery offering progressive American cooking, locallysourced produce and a great patio- on Brookside.
Polo grill
EL RANCHO GRANDE oren
Venerable upscale eatery offering seasonal menus of fine American fare plus an extensive wine list. Located at Utica Square
Upscale restaurant serving local ingredients in a tastingmenu format or à la carte.
tulsa Top FIFtEen: MUSIC & NIGHT LIFE
Historic music venue with a spring loaded dance floor, hosting artists since the 1930’s.
CAIN’S BALLROOM
bok center
A theater and convention hall originally known as “Brady Theater” located in the Arts District; opened in 1914.
Tulsa’s largest venue, a 19,199-seat multi-purpose indoor sports + event area.
Tulsa theater
The PAC hosts operas, ballets, plays, and concerts in it’s four theatres, a studio space, an art gallery and a reception hall.
performing arts center
Music history, concerts, classes, camps and arts programming in a historic train depot.
jazz hall of fame
the vanguard
Concerts, festivals, farmer’s markets, fitness classes, a splash pad and more in this urban park.
guthrie green
Intimate live music venue showcasing frequent performances by emerging and independent artists.
World renowned casino hotel with multiple entertainment venues, on the edge of Tulsa near Catoosa.
hard rock casino
Lounge in the Arts District hosting comedy shows, karaoke, trivia nights and live music.
soundpony
Duet
Soulful dive bar featuring rock and country musicians every night.
Mercury Lounge
Jazz Restaurant in the historic Archer Building in the heart of the Arts District.
Roof Top Patio restaurant on Cherry Street with live music throughout the week.
sidecar
Intimate venue showcasing live music and offering a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.
Thelma’s Peach
Riverside Casino, Hotel, and Events Center that hosts large music, comedy, and sports acts on multiple stages.
RIVER SPIRIT EVENT CENTER
Dive bar hosting a rotating lineup of local bands in a cozy setting with a fireplace & patio.
THE COLONY
Tulsa Shopping
One of Tulsa’s most unique shopping districts, Utica Square features West Elm, Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, Coach, Williams-Sonoma, & Saks Fifth Avenue.
Utica Square
1709 Utica Square
A large shopping distric in South Tulsa featuring Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bath & Body Works, Marshalls, Sam’s Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, and more.
7380 S Olympia Ave
tulsa hills
The Woodland Hills area includes the Woodland Hills mall and surrounding shopping district. HIghlights include Apple, Swarovski, Nordstrom Rack, DSW, Burlington, Forever 21, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Dillard’s and Macy’s.
woodland hills
7021 S. Memorial Dr
Located right next to the Woodland Hills Mall is Scheels. You can find the best brands! Whether it’s clothing, sporting goods, or outdoor recreation gear Scheels has it!
7021 S. Memorial Dr
Scheels
Shops in the Center 1 Plaza of Brookside include Ida Red, Urban Outfitters, Lululemon, Free People, Blo Dry Bar, Black Optical, S.R. Hughes, and Warby Parker.
brookside
3509 S. Peoria Ave
Near downtown in the Northern Midtown area lies the Cherry Street, one of the hottest areas in town and a foodie’s playground boasting around 20 restaurants, many of them locally owned. Add in the several antique and collectible boutiques and the quaint residential blocks surrounding Cherry Street, and it makes for the perfect brunch date, late-night bar crawl, or pleasant family dinner all-inone in a hip ambiance.
15th and Peoria to 15th and Utica
Cherry Street
Quaint Shopping Center in Midtown featuring B-Sew Inn, MAC Collection, Linda James Antiques, Windsor Market, Lovetts Gallery, and more.
the farm
5321 S Sheridan Rd
Shop Tulsa’s first outdoor outlet center featuring 75+ designer brands. Visit today and be part of the excitement.
801 E Outlet Dr
Tulsa Premium outlets
local contacts
police, ems, fire:
911 - Emergencies
Tulsa Police Non-Emergency: 918-596-9222
Tulsa Fire Dept: 918) 596-9977
HOSPITALS:
Hillcrest: 918-579-1000
Hillcrest South: 918-294-4000
St Francis: 918-494-2200
St Francis South: 918-307-6000
St John: 918-744-2345
Oklahoma State University Medical Center: 918-599-1000
Tulsa ER & Hospital: 918-517-6300
URGENT CARE:
MedExpress Urgent Care: 918-712-9342
Access Medical Center: 918-728-3333
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care: 918-665-9500
MedWise Urgent Care: 918-727-2810
veterinarians, pet grooming:
Riverbrook Animal Hospital: 918-748-4400
Skiatook Animal Clinic: 918-396-1338
Animal Emergency Center: 918-665-0508
South Tulsa Grooming Co: 918-861-3157
The Paw Spa: 918-392-0099
Muddy Paws: 918-749-5255
utilities:
Water, Sewer, Trash: inside Tulsa city limits call Main Tulsa City Directory Line: 311
If outside city limits, call 918-596-2100
Public Service Co. of OK (electricity): 1.888.216.3523
Lake Hills Montessori School 5130 E 101st St, Tulsa, OK 74137
Instituto Bilingue Guadalupano 2510 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110
Lighthouse Christian Academy 7001 S Union Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
Mizel Jewish Community Day School 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74136
Mingo Valley Christian 8304 S 107th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
Oklahoma Job Corps Academy 1133 N Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74110
Rejoice Christian School 13407 E 106th St N, Owasso, OK 74055
Raising Hope Christian Learning Center 210 S John Zink St, Skiatook, OK 74070
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2025 Tulsa area events
september
06• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
06• WALTZ World Tour @Tulsa Zoo
12-21• Hairspray: The Broadway Musical @Theatre Tulsa
25-OCT 5• Tusla State Fair @ Expo Square
october
04• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
SEPT 25-OCT 5• Tusla State Fair @ Expo Square
10-11• Tulsa Ballet: Peter and the Wolf @Studio K
12• WALTZ World Tour @Tulsa Zoo
16-19• Tulsa Oktoberfest @River West Festival Park
17-19• HalloZOOween @Tulsa Zoo
22• Paul McCartney @BOK Center
24-26• HalloZOOween @Tulsa Zoo
25• Mumford and Sons @BOK Center
30-NOV 2• Tulsa Ballet: Giselle @Tulsa PAC
november
01• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District 10-11• Billie Eilish @BOK Center
21-23• An Affair of the Heart @Expo Square
december
06• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District 07-21• Tulsa Ballet: Nutcracker 2025 @Tulsa PAC
2026 Tulsa area events
January
02• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
04• Dog Play Sunday @Gathering Place
05• Tulsa Farmers Market @Kendall Whittier
05• Tulsa Oiler’s Hockey @ BOK Center
07• Dog Play Wednesday @Gathering Place
10-12• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
11• Dog Play Sunday @Gathering Place
January (Cont.)
14• Dog Play Wednesday @Gathering Place
20• 46th Annual MLK Parade @ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and John Hope Franklin Blvd
24-25• PBR @BOK Center
30-31• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
february
01• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
06• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
07• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
13-15• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
27-28• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
march
01• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
06• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
14-15• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
25• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
26-29• Tulsa Ballet: Casanova @Tulsa PAC
25• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
27• Harlem Globetrotters @BOK Center
28• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
april
03• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
10-12• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
20-May 3• Tulsa Ballet: Marilyn @Lorton Performance Center
may
TBD• Tulsa Mayfest @Downtown Tulsa Arts District
01• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
10-12• Tulsa Oilers Hockey @BOK Center
2026 Tulsa area events
June
05-06• Tulsa Tough (& Crybaby Hill)
05• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
july
03• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
10-12• Braum’s Affair of the Heart @ Expo Center
august
07• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
september
04• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
october
02• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
november
06• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
december
04• First Friday Art Crawl @Tulsa Arts District
The overall Cost of Living in Tulsa is about
$356,000 43% 11% 64% 71% 47% Average sales price of a home in the City of Tulsa
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