Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is currently closed to the public. The growing popularity of the preserve throughout the pandemic had increased foot traffic, as well as instances of vandalism, damaging the environment and the ecosystem. The Nature Conservancy gifted the Preserve to the City of Tulsa in 1990. It is managed as part of the Oxley Nature Center. A preserve prioritizes the protection of the land and ecosystem over public access and recreational use. As part of the agreement with The Nature Conservancy, the city is required to protect the land and the wildlife who inhabit the area.
Oxley Nature Center is located in Mohawk Park, approximately one mile north of the Tulsa Zoo.
From I-244
Exit I-244 at Sheridan and travel north.
When Sheridan ends at E Port Road / 46th St North, turn right and travel east to Mohawk park entrance.
From Highway 11
From I-244 & Hwy 11, go north.
Take Sheridan exit and travel north on Sheridan past airport.
When Sheridan ends at E Port Road / 46th St North, turn right and travel east to Mohawk park entrance.
From Highway 169
Exit 169 at E 46th Street North and travel west.
Take 46th St North to Mohawk Park entrance.
Once you enter Mohawk Park
Once you have entered Mohawk Park, follow the road and make your first left after the zoo. Follow this road for one mile to the entrance to the nature center