Woodward Park

Woodward Park, a beloved landmark in the heart of historic Tulsa, has been renewed both visually and functionally. Rebuilt in response to aging infrastructure, the park’s four ponds, once faded from years of wear, have been brought back to life as distinct, tranquil waters that beautify the landscape and help manage storm water. A recirculating system connects them, keeping water moving, while the hillside rises in graceful terraces of new limestone boulders, softened by planting beds, trees, and stone walkways and stairs.

Careful craftsmanship shaped every step. The park’s original bridge, a favorite backdrop for photos, remained in place while work unfolded all around it. Historic trees, including one standing at the water’s edge, were protected by building up the grounds gently around them. Continuous pumping held back groundwater so the clay-lined ponds could take shape.

Working alongside Paragon Contractors, who installed the storm water infrastructure, including a 96-inch diameter pipe beneath the park, JONESPLAN delivered a landscape built to last.

Woodward Park is ready to welcome generations of Tulsans once again.