Things to Do
OUR ENTIRE DISTRICT IS AN ATTRACTION!
Take a stroll up and down the street. We’re sure you’ll agree – Brookside is the place to be!
The Gathering Place
Imagine a park that offers amazing attractions and world-class programming for all ages with no entry fee.
This dream was built into reality at Gathering Place: Tulsa’s Riverfront Park. Gathering Place aims to serve as a cornerstone for our vibrant community while improving social, economic and environmental sustainability in Tulsa.
Our wish is for all Tulsans to enjoy this space. A park that reflects the unique culture and spirit of our city. A park that will continue to inspire imagination. A park like none other.
2650 S John Williams Way E Tulsa, OK 74114
Philbrook Museum of Art
The Philbrook Museum of Art is a premier cultural and historical institution in Tulsa with nationally-recognized facilities, gardens, art exhibitions and quality collections. Serving over 160,000 visitors annually, Philbrook has become a poignant testimony to Tulsa’s past while building a shining example of this city’s bright future.
Originally built as a home for oil tycoon Waite Phillips and his family in 1927, the 72-room mansion and surrounding 23 acres of grounds were dedicated as an art center to the city of Tulsa in 1938. From American Impressionism to precious pieces from ancient civilizations, the Philbrook’s nine art collections span an impressive array of countries, periods, mediums and styles. Whether it’s unique jewelry from the Native American art collection or a rare Albrecht Durer print in the “Works on Paper” collection, there’s always something new to discover at the Philbrook.
Outside the museum, walk through beautifully landscaped acres designed to combine Italian, English and French garden iconography. Inspired by the gardens at Villa Lante in Northern Italy, the gardens to the east of the museum were part of the house’s original construction. The Philbrook offers guided tours and audio tours of the gardens.
2727 S Rockford Rd Tulsa, OK 74114
Brookside Collective
Brookside Collective is the place to be in Brookside! Throughout the summer we offer events like block parties, movie nights, concerts, special holiday events, and all kinds of other fun family events. We also partner with the Brookside Business Association to help plan and run events like BooHaHa…Oklahoma’s largest Halloween party, Herb Day, Rumble and Roll, and other family-friendly events.
We love doing special things like food truck nights and fitness events. We also offer some faith events that correspond to church holidays like candlelight services for Christmas, Easter sunrise services, and an Easter egg hunt for children.
Almost all of our events are free and open to the public.
AND EVEN MORE:
RIVER PARKS AUTHORITY
Offering the best in outdoor recreation, River Parks’ 26 miles of asphalt-surfaced trails weave past gathering areas, playgrounds, fountains and sculptures along the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa. Additionally, River Parks owns and leases hundreds of acres reserved for wildlife habitation and land preservation. River Parks also controls the water levels of portions of the Arkansas River using the gates of the Zink Dam.
WALKABILITY
How much excitement can you fit inside only 9 blocks? Visit Brookside and you’ll find out! Sure you can drive, but we bet you recommend you take a stroll in this highly walkable district.
BIKE TRAILS
Located beside the beautiful and serene Arkansas river, Brookside features plenty of scenic bike trails.
OUTDOOR DINING
There are on average 227 sunny days a year in Tulsa. So you’ll have plenty of opportunity – plus plenty of options – for enjoying outdoor dining in Brookside!
