Lightning Creek, Oklahoma City

#145 among attractions in Oklahoma City

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Facts and practical information

Lightning Creek is a waterway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Much of the city's Southside lies within its watershed. It is a tributary of the Oklahoma River. ()

Coordinates: 35°27'1"N, 97°30'31"W

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Central Oklahoma City (Shidler-Wheeler)Oklahoma City United States

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Lightning Creek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paycom Center Arena, Cox Convention Center, American Banjo Museum, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Paycom Center Arena, Oklahoma City
26 min walk • Paycom Center is an arena located in Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. It opened in 2002 and since 2008 has served as the home venue for the National Basketball Association's Oklahoma City Thunder.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City
28 min walk • Prairie Surf Studios is a film production complex located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was formerly a convention center and the home of several minor league teams.
1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
American Banjo Museum, Oklahoma City
30 min walk • The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City is dedicated to the history of the banjo. The museum's exhibits document the rise of the banjo from its arrival in North America via the Atlantic slave trade to modern times.
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City
27 min walk • Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark opened in 1998 in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown Entertainment District, replacing All Sports Stadium.
0.9 miN
Canal
Bricktown Canal, Oklahoma City
23 min walk • The Bricktown Canal is a canal in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The waterway opened in 1999 and has become a popular tourist destination featuring many attractions.
1.2 miNW
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City
30 min walk • The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre botanical garden and interactive urban park located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the southwest corner of Reno and Robinson.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City
17 min walk • The Skydance Bridge is a pedestrian bridge and public artwork in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
0.9 miN
Street
Chickasaw Plaza, Oklahoma City
23 min walk • Chickasaw Plaza is a plaza along the Bricktown Canal in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The plaza features a statue of a Chickasaw warrior, which was sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation, as well as markers describing the tribe's history and land loss following the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears.
0.9 miNE
35°27'34"N • 97°29'49"W
Riversport OKC, Oklahoma City
24 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
1.3 miNW
View point
Devon Energy Center, Oklahoma City
33 min walk • The Devon Energy Center is a 50-story corporate skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is the tallest building in the city and state, though it has fewer floors than the 52-story BOK Tower in Tulsa.
1.3 miN
Skyscraper
First National Center, Oklahoma City
34 min walk • First National Center, formerly known as First National Bank Building, is a prominent mixed-use skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City. The art deco tower is 406 feet tall at the roof, and is 446 feet at its spire and contains 33 floors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lightning Creek?

Nearby attractions include Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City (17 min walk), Devon Boathouse, Oklahoma City (17 min walk), Chickasaw Plaza, Oklahoma City (23 min walk), Bricktown Canal, Oklahoma City (23 min walk).

How to get to Lightning Creek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lightning Creek:

Tram

Scissortail Park • Lines: OKC Streetcar Bricktown Loop, OKC Streetcar Downtown Loop (25 min walk)
Ballpark • Lines: OKC Streetcar Bricktown Loop, OKC Streetcar Downtown Loop (25 min walk)

Train

Oklahoma City (28 min walk)