Communities
Like many cities, Tulsa is broken up into a grid of sorts with residential areas in the downtown, north, south, east and west. The city as a whole offers an eclectic mix of old-style houses and rambling estates to new, more modernized construction. Neighborhoods here range from old and established to more modern subdivisions wrestling to create identities of their own. Communities on the outskirts of Tulsa also play a large role in the city with their residents working and playing within the big city on a regular basis.
Broken Arrow
Located outside of Tulsa proper, this area is considered the city’s biggest bedroom community. It boasts new housing, apartments, retail and more than 75,000 residents.
Brookside
A popular dining, entertainment and shopping district in midtown, this neighborhood runs from the Arkansas River to Peoria. The neighborhood is old and similar to Cherry Street with the exception of its 35 restaurants and nightclubs that make it an after-hours designation.
Cherry Street
Located in Midtown, this neighborhood is near downtown and loved by those who appreciate a quick commute and historic roots. It is known for its restaurants, antique shops and more. It is the home of many 1920s and 30s homes.
East Tulsa
This portion of the city is known for its suburban atmosphere within the city limits. It is home to the Eastland Mall and a wide variety of small neighborhoods that range from the affordable to the very upscale.
Greenwood
Located in north Tulsa, this area is the city’s traditional African-American community. It is home to the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Langston University-Tulsa, Mohawk Park. It’s loved for its proximity to downtown, the airport and the zoo.
Holiday Hills
This neighborhood in south Tulsa is near shopping and parks. One of its main drags, Urbana Avenue, used to be the landing strip for the old Commercial airport in the 1950s.
Hoover
This neighborhood covers the area between 21st and 31st from Sheridan to Yale. Its homes were built in the 1950s and 60s.
Kendall-Whittier
This shopping area is surrounded by neighborhoods and is known as Tulsa’s oldest “suburban” shopping area. It is characterized by its red brick and the historic Circle Cinema.
Maple Ridge
This historic district is south of downtown in Midtown. The affluent area is characterized by 1920s oil baron mansions that dominate the landscape with their unusual architectural features and imposing sizes.
Midtown
This part of Tulsa is located in the heart of the city, but is largely residential. It boasts homes that were built in the early 1900s and has very eclectic styles represented. Homes here range from Craftsman to ranch and Greek Revival and more. The neighborhood is known for its historic structures, parks, schools and its azalea gardens.
Southern Hills
Located on the south side of Tulsa, this upscale neighborhood is centered around Southern Hills Country Club. Many of the homes in this area are large ranches built around the course in the years that followed the major oil boom. The community is also home to Oral Roberts University.
Terwilleger Heights
This neighborhood is south and west of Utica Square. Its 1930s homes range from the very large to the quite cozy. It is known for its large trees, meandering streets and its proximity to Philbrook Museum and Woodward Park.
Uptown
This neighborhood is located just south of downtown. This part of Tulsa is the home of the famous Hotel Ambassador, a landmark that served as a temporary home for oil barons as they were building their mansions in other parts of the city. The area is also home to a number of restaurants and other attractions.
Utica Square
This historic neighborhood was first developed in the 1900s as the oil industry boomed. It is known for the Utica Square shopping area, which boasts such retailers as Restoration Hardware and Saks Fifth Avenue. It also includes a number of early 1900s homes that display a wide variety of styles.
West Tulsa
This section of the city is known for its oil past. Two refineries still operate on the west bank of the river and the area is home to many wooded, hilly neighborhoods. One of the biggest features of this area is the new Riverwalk, which features shops and restaurants and an outdoor, riverfront amphitheater.
Woodland Hills
This community in the south east portion of Tulsa surrounds the state’s biggest shopping mall, which is named after the residential neighborhood.