The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve will be reopening for a limited time to preregistered visitors on the first two weekends of April: April 6-7 and April 13-14.  

The Preserve had to be closed in 2021 due to ecological damage and vandalism. It briefly reopened for limited tours in November 2022.

Visitors will be able to choose from two time slots per day: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Unlike previous openings, there will be no guided group hikes. However, naturalists will be present along the trails to oversee the event, assist guests, and share information and knowledge and the Preserve with visitors.

Admission to the opening is free of charge, but participants must book their reservations in advance. They can do this by visiting tulsaparks.recdesk.com. Reservations will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registrations should be made per vehicle for groups of 1-6 people. When registering, please specify the exact number of people in your group. Tulsa Parks will accept registrations until the day of the event if there are any open spots available.

To successfully preserve the land and the wildlife that inhabit the area, the City has agreed to follow a set of rules that all participants must follow during the opening.

Some of these rules include:

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About the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve

The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is a beautiful and unique destination located in northeastern Oklahoma. The Preserve boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the rarest trees in Oklahoma and a variety of native grasses and prairie wildflowers. The preserve's ecosystem most closely resembles a Missouri glade and the Ozarks, featuring dry, hot, and sunny openings in the woodlands with shallow soil. Visitors can explore the geologic life that's millions of years old and tells the stories of the land. Our mission is to protect and preserve the natural beauty and resources of the Redbud Valley for future generations to enjoy.