It’s the only planet we have. Since 1970, April 22 has been set aside as an annual day to celebrate nature and environmentalism.
Looking for ways to honor the Earth? Hoodline crunched the numbers, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the best parks, botanical gardens, and vegetarian eats around Oklahoma City.
Venturing outside is the basic start to an Earth Day celebration. Get inspired with these top-rated parks near you.
1. Martin Park Nature Center
Topping the list is Martin Park Nature Center. Located at 5000 W. Memorial Road, the park, recreation center and hiking spot is the highest rated place to walk around in Oklahoma City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp.
2. Will Rogers Park
Next up is Meridian Avenue Corridor's Will Rogers Park, situated at 3400 N.W. 36th. With four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, the park, disc golf and tennis recreational area has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bluff Creek Park
Bluff Creek Park, located at 11301 N. Meridian Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the park, playground and hiking spot 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews.
Cutting down on meat is a good place to start reducing your footprint, not to mention a healthy choice for most people. Get a taste for vegetarian fare at these top veggie-forward eateries.
1. Saturn Grill
Topping the list is Saturn Grill. Located at 6432 Avondale Drive, the cafe, vegetarian and New American spot is the highest rated vegetarian restaurant in Oklahoma City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp.
2. Guyutes
Next up is Mesta Park's Guyutes, situated at 730 N.W. 23rd. With four stars out of 260 reviews on Yelp, the bar, New American and vegetarian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
Get a closer look at the wonders of the natural world by hitting a local botanical garden. For extra credit, don't forget a sketchbook.
1. Oklahoma City Zoo
Topping the list is Oklahoma City Zoo. Located at 2101 N.E. 50th St. in Adventure District, the zoo and botanical garden is the highest rated spot of its kind in Oklahoma City, boasting four stars out of 170 reviews on Yelp.
2. Myriad Botanical Gardens
Next up is Arts District's Myriad Botanical Gardens, situated at 301 W. Reno Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp, the botanical garden has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Crystal Bridge
Arts District's Crystal Bridge, located at 301 W. Reno, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the botanical garden 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews.
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