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Skiatook LakeSkiatook Lake

Skiatook Lake is located just west of the City of Skiatook, Oklahoma. Gentle rolling hills of Blackjack and Post Oak interspersed with Tallgrass Prairie surround beautiful Skiatook Lake. The meandering shoreline is accentuated by steep picturesque bluffs which offer spectacular views for the recreation user. Boating, hiking, swimming, camping, picnicking as well as hunting and fishing are all popular activities at the lake. Whitetail deer, quail, rabbit, and squirrel are plentiful around the lake and some 8,000 acres are open to hunters. Sport fishing is also very popular on Skiatook Lake with a wide variety of fish including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, hybrid striped bass, walleye, black and white crappie, channel catfish, and several species of sunfish.

Osage Prairie TrailOsage Prairie Trail

  • (From 96th Street North)
  • City of Skiatook
    110 North Broadway
    Skiatook, OK 74070
  • Phone: 918-396-2797

The Osage Prairie Trail is located on the old Midland Valley Rail bed. This railroad was abandoned, and through Vision 2025 monies, the trail was able to be developed. The Osage Prairie Trail is a rails to trails project that is 14.5 miles long and extends from downtown Tulsa, near the OSU campus to Highway 20 in Skiatook. A future expansion will extend the trail to Birch Lake in Osage County. It is a 10' wide paved trail, including 8 pedestrian bridges, one of which was a renovated historical highway bridge. The trail has an easy grade since it was once a railroad corridor. Parking is available in Skiatook as well as at the OSU campus and in Sperry. Parking at Central Park in Skiatook features bike racks, water fountains, parking, restrooms (during the season), and benches.

Central ParkCentral Park

  • City of Skiatook
  • 110 North Broadway
    Skiatook, OK 74070
  • Phone: 918-396-2797

Skiatook residents enjoy multiple recreational opportunities, including Central Park, John Zink Park, Exchange Bank Park, and the Skiatook Sports Complex. These parks offer amenities such as playgrounds, swimming pool, splash pad, picnic areas, baseball fields, football fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, and a nine-hole golf course. The Town of Skiatook prides itself on being a community that is involved with their youth, and the parks department works hard to provide our communities youth an outlet for outdoor activities. Central Park was completed in 2010 and there are many exciting plans for the parks of Skiatook in the works. For information on youth sports opportunities watch the latest news and articles section and the Community Calendar.

Skiatook Community PoolSkiatook Pool

  • City of Skiatook
    110 North Broadway
    Skiatook, OK 74070
  • Phone: 918-396-1154

The Skiatook Community Pool was opened in the 1950s, and provided swimming lessons to thousands of Skiatook children until 2001 when the pool was closed. The pool was completely rebuilt to include a wading area, water sprayers and a diving board. The new pool opened to the public the summer of 2007, and has been a popular family gathering place throughout the summer ever since. There is a lifeguard on duty at all times, and there is a concession stand for a cold drink or popsicle. During the summer, swim lessons are taught in the mornings before the pool is open to the public. The pool is available for rent for private parties and events. For more information on swim lessons or private rental, please contact the City of Skiatook at 918-396-1154.

Skiatook Chamber of CommerceSkiatook Chamber

  • 304 East Rogers Boulevard
    Skiatook, OK 74070
  • Phone: 918-396-3702
  • Chamber Website

Skiatook has a wide variety of shopping options including handmade candles, a children's boutique featuring local artists, and one of the world's largest statuary companies, but Skiatook is most well known for their selection of antiques. Skiatook has been a haven for antique enthusiasts for years, attracting visitors from all over the country. Skiatook is home to several different antique shops where visitors can find an array of wonderful antiques and collectibles. Several other specialty shops are located in town including a scrapbooking shop, an art gallery, and a music store.