If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you know that we love the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Seriously, what’s not to love? The Gardens offer 17 acres of flowing water falls, and fragrant flowers and even a tropical observatory. Numerous public works of art including the gateway sculpture, goldfish sculpture and the storytelling chair certainly add to the Gardens charm. This is hands-down one of our favorite spots for a perfect springtime picnic or a weekend visit. Michael Bublé and other celebrities have even taken time to explore the Gardens while in OKC and it has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
What you may not know, is that the Myriad Botanical Gardens host a variety of events each month. From yoga in the Crystal Bridge to book readings, instructional seminars and even plant sales, there’s never a shortage of things to do here. There are monthly events for adults ranging from brown bag lunch speakers series to painting in the gardens wine and palette sessions and much more! Kiddos can learn about growing tomatoes or creepy crawlies. And of course, the children’s garden offers hours of fun! There’s even a dog park so Sparky can enjoy the scenery with the rest of the family. Educational walking tours will be added this spring, thanks to a recent grant from the Oklahoma Community Foundation.
And after a nice relaxing afternoon at the Gardens, make sure you check out Park House, the on-site restaurant at the Gardens – we guarantee you’ll be glad you did. The appetizers here offer a plethora of options including chicken and waffle nachos, fried oysters and deviled egg flights. But that truly is only the beginning. Lunch and dinner menus offer something for everyone and range from green chili enchiladas to pork belly carbonara and filet mignon to oyster po’boys. A brandy ice is the perfect way to complete your meal or even as a treat on a hot summer day.
The spectacular views of the Crystal Bridge and the downtown skyline, as well as an impressive wine list and hand-crafted cocktails make this a fun locale to meet-up with friends or enjoy a special dinner. Chef Jonathan Krell seems to take pride in every dish served and has even been recognized as one of the top chefs in America by his peers.
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