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Is it true that the best things in life are free? Or at least less than full price?
TulsaPeople searched for the best deals in town for all of your lifestyle needs, with exclusive finds and unique experiences. From home party ideas, to places to go, to bargain shopping, try our suggestions to find your own cheap thrills.
Fitness, Sports & Beauty
Mayor Kathy Taylor is taking charge of the city’s health and wellness by encouraging Tulsans to join the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge. Visit www.tulsamillionmiles.com to start living a healthier lifestyle. Track your progress with the interactive Web site, and check out the following easy and cheap ways to stay active.
Indoors
During the cold winter months, stay warm by becoming active indoors through fitness and family-friendly activities.
Tulsa Parks
Opportunities include:
- Free personal trainers at Central Park
- Free access into the Chamberlain Park gym
- $2 ladies 30-minute private weight training session at Lacy Park
- $10 Zumba dance lessons at Owen Park
- $25 Tai Chi lessons at Hicks Park, for five visits
- $25 per month cardio kickboxing at McClure
- League sports such as recreational dodgeball at Whiteside, $80 per team.
596-7275, www.tulsaparks.org
Tulsa Community College Fitness and Wellness Centers Donate to TCC’s Alumni and Friends Association and get access to the workout facilities. Fitness Center memberships, $50 per semester; $25, summer. Includes all fitness classes, rock climbing wall, cardiovascular area, indoor walking and jogging track and aerobics room. 595-7977
Also check Tulsa’s YMCA and YWCA facilities for low monthly memberships and a wide variety of health, sports and fitness programs. Visit www.ymcatulsa.org, www.ywcaoftulsa.org.
Skating
Skates Center Besides hosting birthday parties and private parties and keeping its rink open to the young and old on wheels, Skates offers a great deal every week for local roller skaters. Make it a night out on Tuesday night for Cheap Skates, where admission is only $3 from 6-8:30 p.m. 401 E. Broadway Court, Suite B, Sand Springs, 241-2272, www.skatescenter.com
Outdoors
Tulsans enjoy being outdoors, and once spring arrives, area parks will be the place to stretch out and get active.
Tulsa Parks Spend an afternoon at one of Tulsa’s 125 parks, 197 sports fields, 83 playgrounds, 109 tennis courts ($30 series tennis lessons are available at Hicks Park), the River SkatePark or 69 picnic shelters. Go fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, skateboarding or play Frisbee golf, flag football or croquet, and enjoy any other outdoor activity in Tulsa’s green gems. 596-7275, www.tulsaparks.org
Joe Station Bark Park Tulsa’s first off-leash dog park allows our furry friends to run around a converted baseball field with an area for large dogs and one for small dogs. Dogs can swim in small pools in both areas and water pails are available to fill. 2279 Charles Page Blvd., www.tulsabarkpark.com. Open daily from 5 a.m.-11 p.m.; closed Wednesday until noon for park maintenance.
Bicycling
Tulsa Townies Cycle-stations Rent a pink Tulsa Townies bicycle for free and ride along the Arkansas River trails. 19th Street and Riverside Drive, 41st Street and Riverside Drive (closed temporarily due to construction), 96th Street and Riverside Drive; www.tulsa-townies.com
Golf
O’Brien Golf Training and Practice Center A driving range with target greens, three practice holes with multiple tees, introductory clinics for all ages, individual lessons, and a golf shop. Greens fees, golf tokens and club rentals, all $3 each. 6201 N. Lewis Ave., 591-6047
Beauty
You don’t need to resist pampering. There are affordable places to retreat. Stay healthy and beautiful and feel satisfied knowing your bargain manicure looks like a million bucks.
Jenks Beauty College Senior citizen days: Tuesdays — haircuts, $4.50; roller sets, $5; Wednesdays — perms, $19 on selected brands. 535 W. Main St., Jenks, 299-0901, www.sandspringsbeautycollege.com
Sand Springs Beauty College Haircuts, $6; eyebrow waxing, $4; manicures, $8; hair updos, $15; dermalogical facials, $17; makeup application, $7.50. Senior citizen days: Wednesdays and Thursdays, haircuts, $4.50; roller sets, $5; perms, $19 on selected brands. 28 E. Second St., Sand Springs, 245-6627, www.sandspringsbeautycollege.com
