HISTORY

In 1836, the Locv Pokv Tvlse tribal town of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation established new ceremonial grounds beneath the hilltop post oak tree that overlooked the Arkansas River. Recovering from their brutal journey along the Trail of Tears from Alabama, they met at the Council Oak for business and community events for decades.
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Ownership of the land surrounding the tree changed throughout the 20th century, with the area that is now the park eventually becoming City of Tulsa property. In 1976, the Council Oak was added to the National Register of Historic places.
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Today, the park serves as a community space and a place to learn about Tulsa’s history.