# Lake Overholser Route 66 Park & Cyrus Avery Family Pavilion > Place to go for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time. - When: Open daily from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM - Where: Route 66 Park & Cyrus Avery Pavilion, 9901 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73127 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free public access and park parking - Schedule: Open daily from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM - Organizer: City of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/lakes-and-trails/route-66-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/lake-overholser-route-66-park-and-cyrus-avery-family-pavilion--listing-f0c8f1df9a9f3067e946dc4e ## About Perched on the western shores of historic Lake Overholser along legendary Route 66, the 148-acre Route 66 Park is an extraordinary open-air winter destination for Oklahoma City families. The park celebrates America's Mother Road with a giant walk-through brick labyrinth shaped like Route 66, allowing children to follow the highway path from Chicago to Santa Monica. Kids can climb, slide, and explore on the transportation-themed playground before climbing the three-story Cyrus Avery Observation Tower for commanding panoramic views over Lake Overholser's waters and winter wetlands. Paved walking paths and scenic wooden boardwalks meander through peaceful native prairie grasses and wetland edges, providing prime birdwatching spots for sighting wintering ducks, pelicans, and bald eagles. • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt and concrete walking trails provide easy stroller strolling; the ground-level park pathways, playground, and wetland boardwalks are fully barrier-free. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled park restrooms with changing stations; covered picnic shelters and lakeside park benches provide sheltered resting spots. • Age Suitability: Fun for toddlers, school-age kids, and parents; kids love navigating the Route 66 brick maze and climbing the playground structures. • Sensory Tips: Refreshing open breezes off the lake; observation tower and shoreline boardwalks provide expansive views and tranquil nature sounds. ## Similar picks in Oklahoma City - [Scissortail Park: Thanksgiving Weekend Family Nature Play & Lake Promenade](https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/scissortail-park-thanksgiving-weekend-family-nature-play-and-lake-prom--listing-2bb6c9395d6d760b61f11544) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Scissortail Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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