Johnstone Park - Bartlesville, Oklahoma - Parks & Places

Located: At the North West corner of Hensly Boulevard and Cherokee streets along the Caney River in Bartlesville Oklahoma
Park Attractions Nellie Johnstone No. 1, first commercial oil well in Oklahoma, completed April 15, 1897, Included in this exhibit is a horse drawn Phillips 66 oil tanker.

Santa Fe Engine No. 940 and the Hulah Rail Station.

Fire Fighting Canon used to shoot holes in the bottom of oil tanks on fire to keep them from boiling over.

Living Memorial for Victims of Crime

Limestone Rock and Rotary Drill Bit

Kiddie Park originated in 1947 and is under the care of the Bartlesville Playground Association, a non-profit organization. Of specail interest was the hi-water flood mark on the Kiddie Park train station.

Walking trail winds around the perimeter with some neat foot bridges. For the fitness crowd an exercise path sits on one side while the Big Toys decorate the center area. Standing most anywhere in the park you can see the tall buildings of Downtown Bartlesville.

Bartlesville, Oklahoma Johnstone Park