TULSA, Okla. — A year ago this week, two separate attacks were reported at Tulsa parks. Tulsa police are still investigating, and no suspects have been named in either case.
The first attack was at Turkey Mountain on Aug. 18, 2025. A woman said she was on the trails late at night when a man jumped out and raped her.
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No suspect was ever named in that case.
Just a few days later on Aug. 21, 2025, another woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted at Hunter Park. A man was arrested in connection to the attack, but later released after his alibi was verified.
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Tulsa police said both cases are still under investigation, and there are no known suspects in either attack.
For River Parks Authority, bringing back a sense of security to the parks was priority number one. In the days that followed the attack at the mountain, they added a number of cameras.
Ryan Howell with River Parks said people poured in from every corner of the community, looking for ways to help and make Tulsa's outdoor spaces feel safe again.
"We had a donor reach out and give us $50K to put up security cameras," said Howell. "We had 150, almost 200 people to be part of a volunteer Turkey Mountain Trail Team group that helps out monitoring the trails for safety... It’s been incredible to see how much people love Turkey Mountain and how they’re not willing to let it go because there are some na’er-do-wellers in this world.”
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Expanding their security cameras came first, and then came the Trail Team. The next measure was guided group hikes, so people who didn't feel comfortable on the mountain alone could still enjoy the trails.
Howell said he believes their approach to enhancing security measures was well received by the community.
“Attendance at Turkey Mountain has actually gone up," he said. "We’ve seen more people come to Turkey Mountain than ever before and I think that was a reflection of people were like you’re not taking my mountain; you’re not taking this one space that we have to be out and connect with nature in the woods. You’re not taking that from me.”
Since the attack at Turkey Mountain, Howell said they haven't had one reported incident like it.
“Tulsa police actually went back for a decade and they pulled all the 911 calls and this was like the first incident of anything like this ever happening in a decade," said Howell.
For those who still have anxiety about being on the trails alone, Howell suggests trying out one of the guided hikes to get more comfortable.
If you're interested in learning more about the group hikes or becoming a part of the Turkey Mountain Trail Team, visit River Parks Authority's website.
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