Hope Playground at Whiteside Park
Whiteside Park, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa's flagship inclusive playground at Whiteside Park pairs wide accessible routes, adaptive play, nature-inspired zones, and nearby restrooms, shelter, and water-play amenities.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is the Tulsa-area benchmark: a true destination playground with an intentionally inclusive design and enough surrounding park amenities to justify a longer outing.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Entirely outdoors; heat and sun matter in warmer months.
- Bring
- Water bottles
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- A change of clothes if pairing with the water-play area
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing.
Read more about this location
Hope Playground at Whiteside Park is Tulsa's best-established destination for inclusive outdoor play. Official and attributable sources describe it as a fully accessible, nature-inspired playground designed so children of all abilities can use the space together, with dedicated areas for toddlers through big kids and nearby park amenities that make longer visits easier. Families also benefit from Whiteside Park's broader setup, including restrooms, shelter space, outdoor exercise equipment, walking paths, and a nearby water playground. For many Tulsa families, this is the easiest all-in-one stop when you want a proven inclusive play space rather than a standard neighborhood park.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official and attributable sources describe Hope Playground as fully accessible and designed for children of all abilities.
Considerations
Public materials reviewed emphasize inclusive design but do not fully publish every specific adaptive component on one single page.
Considerations
Because it sits within a larger park, families may want to preview the overall layout before visiting.
Family Facilities
Accessible park routes
Family Facilities
Nearby restrooms
Family Facilities
Shelter access
Family Facilities
Broader park amenities nearby
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
4009 S Pittsburg Ave
Tulsa, OK, 74135
Other options nearby
Large new inclusive playground at Hicks Park with accessible surfacing, adaptive swings, quiet play areas, a wheelchair-accessible We-Go-Round, and an accessible multi-story tower.
Bales Park Inclusive Playground
New all-abilities playground at Bales Park with accessible surfacing, wider pathways, inclusive play features, and Tulsa's first wheelchair-accessible softball field nearby.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Landscape Structures project pageplaylsi.com
Attributable project page describing Hope Playground as Tulsa's most inclusive play destination.
Checked: name, inclusive positioning, nature-inspired design, multi-age use
- City of Tulsa Whiteside pagecityoftulsa.org
Used to confirm Whiteside Park amenities surrounding the playground.
Checked: park context, amenities, walking trail, water playground, restrooms
- Tulsa Parks facility listingtulsaparks.recdesk.com
Confirms the nearby shelter is located off the community center near Hope Playground.
Checked: shelter proximity, restrooms, water playground nearby
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from attributable project, city, and parks booking sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.