# Martin Park Nature Center Winter Wildlife Tracking & Family Nature Trails

> Place to go for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time.

- When: Park grounds open daily 5:00 AM–6:00 PM (winter); Visitor Center Wednesday–Sunday 9:00…
- Where: Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
- Ages: All ages welcome (Discovery room designed for young naturalists)
- Price: Free admission and parking for all visitors
- Schedule: Park grounds open daily 5:00 AM–6:00 PM (winter); Visitor Center Wednesday–Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Organizer: Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/martin-park-nature-center
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Martin Park Nature Center is a serene 144-acre wildlife sanctuary tucked into Northwest Oklahoma City, making it a wonderful winter outdoor retreat for nature-loving families. During quiet winter mornings, bare tree canopies offer exceptional visibility for spotting white-tailed deer, red-shouldered hawks, barred owls, and migratory songbirds along 2.5 miles of gentle woodland and grassland trails. Children can follow animal tracks in soft creek soil, cross wooden bridges over Spring Creek, and climb the elevated wooden observation tower. When temperatures drop, families can step inside the warm, cozy Nature Center building, where children can inspect live native reptiles, touch animal pelts and fossils at the discovery station, and read nature picture books by the expansive bird-feeding window.

• Stroller Accessibility: The main trails around the visitor center and creek bridge are hard-packed crushed gravel and paved pathways suitable for standard strollers; all-terrain strollers recommended for outer loops.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated nature center contains clean restrooms with changing tables, comfortable indoor seating overlooking bird feeding stations, and outdoor picnic tables.
• Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from toddlers enjoying the nature discovery room to elementary schoolers exploring trails.
• Sensory Tips: Peaceful, quiet natural setting with natural bird songs and rustling winter foliage; an ideal low-stimulation nature sanctuary.

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