When the weather is perfect, why not visit some of the most beloved outdoor attractions for Oklahoma City including the Oklahoma City Zoo, the third best family-friendly zoo in the country. Another great outdoor adventure is Martin Park Nature Center. With free admission, this recreational park offers hikes and a hands-on museum. Don't forget to stop by the Route 66 Park, home to the largest playground in Oklahoma City where kids can learn more about the historic route.
Indoor activities are a good way to beat the heat or rainy weather. The Celebration Station is worth visiting, a recreational park with bumper boats, paintball, and miniature golf. Pole Position Raceway is one of the largest indoor go kart tracks in the world. For those budding performers, the Oklahoma Children's Theater introduces kids to the stage. Bouncin Craze is another indoor fun center with inflatable arenas for bouncing.
Oklahoma City has lots of sports-related activities that kids will enjoy. For kids who like action sports, visit Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park, voted one of the top ten skateparks in the United States. Basketball fans are in luck, the Oklahoma City Thunder play at the Oklahoma City Arena, also the University of Oklahoma frequently holds sporting events. The National Softball Hall of Fame is located in Oklahoma City.
Educational activities don't have to be boring. They certainly aren't in Oklahoma City with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, home to all things cowboy. The Science Museum of Oklahoma is full of hands-on exhibits about space and aviation. The Overholser Mansion is sure to impress kids with its old-time relics and historical significance. For those history fanatics, the 45th Infantry Division Museum will impress for its historical significance.
