Gathering Place is adding three new characters who will walk around the park. They characters are “Blue” the Heron, “Tulsey” the Turtle, and a squirrel that Tulsa kids are being asked to name in a special contest.

It has been one month since the highly anticipated grand opening of Tulsa's Gathering Place. Tuesday morning, Park Director Tony Moore stopped by 6 In The Morning to talk about the past month.

The City of Tulsa is doing more to stop Gathering Place visitors from parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Tulsa’s Gathering Place says they came close but did not break the Guinness World Record for most people dancing the Electric Slide.

Many people online have asked why it’s so tall, so we reached out to Gathering Place for answers. Gathering Place said crews didn't forget to mow, the grass is supposed to look like that.

Monday was day 3 at Gathering Place and lots of people were out enjoying the park, including quite a few checking out the new skate park and watching some pros show off their skills.

It's quiet now, but the Grand Opening started out with a bang and hundreds of people, stayed for some great live music. It all kicked off with a parade and then ended with a live concert. 

As the crowd of thousands poured in, everyone discovered nearly 70 acres to explore. 

After Tulsa’s Gathering Place officially opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, the celebrations will begin!

Tulsa's Gathering Place opens Saturday, and Tulsa Police want to get the word out on where to park. The Grand Opening will start with a parade at 8:30 followed by the park opening at 10 and parking could be an issue if you don't plan ahead. 

Bynum said he’s thrilled about Gathering Place, but made it clear this is not the end but the beginning of what's to come in Tulsa.

Friday, there was a flurry of last-minute touches all around and inside the park to finish up before Gathering Place’s grand opening.

The wait is almost over for the gates to open at Gathering Place.

We put together a list of answers to frequently asked questions as you prepare to be part of history as Gathering Place opens this weekend.

For people who want to enjoy Gathering Place on a bicycle, there are some things you need to know. 

Tulsa's Gathering Place opens to the public Saturday morning and many are asking about park security. Park officials say Gathering Place will have security 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You may notice rainbows in the Tulsa's sky at night.   Those lights are connected to the opening of Tulsa's Gathering Place.  

While many are anticipating the opening of Tulsa's Gathering Place on Saturday, others are eager to see Riverside Drive reopening to traffic for the first time in three years. 

Tulsa's Gathering Place opens to the public on Saturday, September 8th and many have asked about food in the park. Can you bring your own food for a picnic?

The city says Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe and other dignitaries will be in Tulsa for a news conference hosted by Mayor G.T. Bynum. 

If you don't have a chance to make it to Tulsa's Gathering Place during the opening weekend, park officials say there will still be plenty to visit over the next several months. The park assures everyone that there will be plenty to do, thanks to their 100 days of programming. 

Businesses near Gathering Place are looking for ways to bring the park's visitors through their doors.

Tulsa’s Gathering Place opens to the public in just four days and the neighborhoods surrounding this premier park are changing fast.

Tulsa's Gathering Place opens on Saturday, September 8th and park officials want to get the word out now about where to park your vehicle.

Students across Tulsa have been working for months to read two million books by the time Gathering Place opens, and Friday, a sixth-grade class at Union got a big surprise.

Gathering Place Director Tony Moore co-wrote an original song to celebrate the park's spirit of inclusivity for its grand opening Saturday, September 8.

The BOK tower in downtown Tulsa was lit up Wednesday evening, counting down the days to opening of the city's Gathering Place.

The Gathering Place grand opening is less than two weeks away, and News On 6 is taking a sneak peak at the new sports courts at the park.  

In two weeks the Gathering Place will open, giving families across Green Country a one-of-a-kind place to play. Saturday is Construction Appreciation Day so everyone who helped make the park a reality had the chance to bring their family along to enjoy it.