City of OKC
Park Department MenuWill Rogers Gardens
These historic gardens provide serene settings and dynamic programs for casual park visitors and experienced green thumbs alike.
Park Amenities
- Charles E. Sparks Color Garden
- Margaret Annis Boys Arboretum
- Ed Lycan Conservatory
- Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center
Programs, Classes & Camps
More than a city park, the Will Rogers Gardens provides hands-on gardening and horticulture classes throughout the year for visitors of all ages. Programs focus on simple "how-to" instruction for gardening and home landscape maintenance. Special events, holiday and family-friendly workshops and classes add to the fun. Each class is taught by an experienced horticulturalist.
In addition, Gardens staff work with horticulture educators from the Oklahoma State University County-Extension Center to provide Master Gardeners the opportunity to hone their skills in a real-life garden setting.
Camps
For youth, the Gardens hosts multiple family classes as well as spring break and summer camps where children get hands-on experience learning about nature and the outdoor world.
Visit our program calendar for current programs.
Rentals
The Gardens make a spectacular setting for weddings and special events with prices that are affordable for almost every budget. Visit our rentals page for more information.
Will Rogers Gardens Ordinances and Rules
To preserve the historic and natural beauty of Will Rogers Gardens and to make the park experience more enjoyable for all of our visitors, we ask everyone to abide by the following rules and ordinances:
- No fires (Municipal Code 38-90)
- Smoking or use of any tobacco products are prohibited (Municipal Code No 30-471)
- No fishing or hunting
- No swimming or wading (Municipal Code No 38-145)
- Releasing of animals is prohibited (Municipal Code No 38-93)
- Feeding of wildlife is NOT allowed
- Pets of any kind must be leashed.
- Weapons of any kind are prohibited, except those firearms as permitted by state law. (Municipal Code Article X)