Riverparks (West Bank) Trail
Quick Facts
Trail Length: Approx. 4.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Parking Areas/Trailheads
River West Festival Park (21st and Jackson Ave.)
River Skate Park (south of 21st Street)
PSO Soccer Complex (36th &Elwood)
45th & Elwood Ave.
Restrooms & Water Fountains:
Water fountains approximately every half mile, as are benches and picnic tables
Restrooms at River West Festival Park (near 21st) and at River Skate Park
Highlights
9-hole disc golf course
Basketball Courts
Floating Amphitheater
Inline Skating Rink
PSO Soccer Complex
Connections to other trails
21st Street Bikeway
Map of Route (jpeg) (pdf) click map below for more detailed images
The Riverparks west trail extends from Southwest Boulevard (also known as the 11th street bridge) to I-44. The trail is primarily flat, with some small rises at 21st street as the trail goes under the 21st Street Bridge.
Along the trail is the River West Festival Park, a place where several annual events take place including Oktoberfest and the Tulsa Celebrates Freedom event on July 4.
The scenery along the route is varied ranging from great views of downtown Tulsa to wide open areas near the PSO Soccer Complex. The trail connects with the East Bank Trail at the Pedestrian Bridge at 29th Street as well as the 21st Street Bridge. Be aware that there is no pedestrian access to the I-44 bridge at the trail terminus. To get back to the east side of the river, you must go back to the Pedestrian Bridge.
There is a 9-hole disc golf course near the beginning of the trail at the Southwest Blvd bridge. In addition, there are picnic tables and grills available.
Near the PSO Soccer Complex, there is an area designated for kayaking. This area, known as the Tulsa Wave, is nationally known for its eddys and currents that make kayaking challenging. There is an access point just north of the Soccer Complex parking area.
There is a fishing area near the Pedestrian Bridge that features fishing pole stands.
Currently work is being done to extend the trail from I-44 south to 71st Street. This would allow access to the Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area as well as the 71st Street Bridge, which has a dedicated pedestrian crossing. This work should be complete by Winter 2007.