Centennial Park

Centennial Park

Centennial Park has won five prestigious design awards.  Alaback Design provided the parks’ landscape design for one of Tulsa’s oldest parks. The site plan maximized the preservation of mature trees while achieving the required floodwater storage.  A new Senior Center was proposed in the northwest corner of the park, with a large outdoor terrace that overlooks a scenic lake.  The new lake creates a focal point in the center of the site, surrounded by boulder walls and native plantings that create a natural appearance.

Aeration fountains were also proposed to improve water quality and to add a dramatic attraction.  A large open space is maintained on the south edge of the park for informal play.  New trails were integrated throughout the park and next to the lake to create opportunities for walking, jogging, and biking.

Another major feature in the park is a stream that ends with a waterfall flowing into the lake. Seating areas and a pedestrian bridge create opportunities for enjoying the scenic views. Landscaping throughout the park includes water-tolerant trees, shrubs and ornamental grasses to create a natural setting.