Downtown doggies will have another place to play this fall.
Downtown Tulsa Partnership broke ground on the city’s newest urban dog park, Brush Arbor Grove, at 102 N. Main St. Wednesday. Emily Scott, interim president of Downtown Tulsa Partnership, kicked off the ceremonial ground “dig” with Ratchett and several dog friends alongside representatives of the City of Tulsa, PartnerTulsa and the Tulsa Arts District.
The groups partnered with conservation nonprofit Land Legacy Trust to redevelop Legacy Park. Scott noted this is necessary to accommodate residential development in downtown, including 500 new apartments in the last five years.
“Most of the families moving into those spaces also bring along their dog friends, which are members of their family as well. So as this neighborhood has changed and evolved over time, it’s important that our public spaces evolve with it,” Scott said.
Pooch Ratchet takes part in the ceremonial groundbreaking for Brush Arbor Dog Grove Park on May 14, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Downtown Tulsa resident Samantha Moseley and her dog Wally attend the Brush Arbor Grove Dog Park on May 14, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Dog Luna hangs out at the groundbreaking ceremony for Brush Arbor Grove Dog Park on May 14, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Greg Oliphant, president of Tulsa Arts District Owners Association and owner of Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown Arts District, speaks during the ground breaking for Brush Arbor Grove Dog Park on May 14, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer
Greg Oliphant is president of Tulsa Arts District Owners Association and owns Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, located across the street from the park. He said the association has long been involved in the park’s design, including installation of art pieces and benches. They recently removed the benches to reduce gatherings of unhoused people, he said.
The new Oklahoma prairie-inspired landscaping will incorporate all of the trees into two dog parks, one for small breeds and the other for larger canines. Artificial turf will be used for durability and more efficient maintenance.
The park will include automatically locking gates, updated lighting, visible enforceable rules and increased cleaning with Downtown Tulsa Partnership’s Ambassador Team. They will work with a local artist to create a mural for the park.
Doggos can look forward to running around the park in October, when it’s slated for completion.
