Lacy Park Community Center

The splash pad here is genuinely one of the better ones on the north side of Tulsa — kids from toddlers up through elementary age stay entertained for hours without you having to spend a dime on admission. There’s a basketball court if older kids or parents want to get a game in, and the restrooms are actually clean, which isn’t something you can say about every park in the city. Parking is easy, the location is accessible, and the staff keeps things in decent shape. If you’re in the area on a hot Oklahoma afternoon, this is a solid go-to.