Tulsa County

Name

Tulsa County

Legal name

Tulsa County

Website

https://www2.tulsacounty.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The primary revenue mechanism for the county. The Treasurer's office collects ad valorem (property) taxes, business personal property taxes, public service corporation taxes, fire and drainage district revenues, and Oklahoma Tax Commission payments. These revenues are disbursed to schools, cities, libraries, health departments, and county government.
2. Mortgage Tax and Certification Fees: Collection of mortgage taxes at graduated rates per $100 of mortgage value (ranging from $0.02 to $0.10 depending on term length), plus a $10 certification fee per transaction.
3. Parks and Recreation Fees: Revenue from park facility rentals (pavilions, rooms, fields), aquatic facilities (pool admissions, splash park), recreational programs (summer camp, homeschool classes), and membership fees. Collected at community centers, online via RecDesk platform, and at park facilities.
4. Real Estate Auction Proceeds: Annual June Real Estate Auction generates revenue from sale of properties with delinquent taxes. County also sells county-owned properties acquired through the resale process via the Commissioners' Sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tulsa County is a county government entity and political subdivision of the State of Oklahoma that delivers public services to residents. Its portfolio spans property tax and mortgage tax collection, an annual real estate auction for tax-delinquent properties, and an extensive parks and recreation system with multiple parks, community centers, aquatic facilities, golf and tennis operations, youth programs, and memberships. The county also administers open records, elections, marriage licenses, and passports through its various departments.

Product overview

Tulsa County provides a broad portfolio of government services encompassing parks and recreation, tax collection and management, property auctions, open government records, and community communications. The parks system is the primary service portfolio, comprising multiple distinct facilities and programs — LaFortune Park (the first county park in Oklahoma, with golf, tennis, and community center), Chandler Park (a 192-acre wooded park with community center and nature center), O'Brien Park (featuring golf, disc golf, and a recreation center), South County Recreation Center/SoCo, and several smaller parks including Swift Park, Mack Taylor Park, Haikey Creek Park, and Bruner Hill/Triangle Park. Tulsa County Parks operates community centers, aquatic facilities (Chandler Splash Park and South County Pool), organizes summer day camps, homeschool programs, and sells annual memberships. The Treasurer's Office handles property tax and mortgage tax collection (with online/phone payment processing), conducts the annual June Real Estate Auction for tax-delinquent properties, and manages county-owned property sales. Community engagement is supported through the County Line Podcast, open records requests, citizen request forms, and social media channels. All services operate under compliance with the ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

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Brands

• LaFortune Park: 270-acre park at 51st & Yale Ave featuring golf course, tennis center, community center, and recreational facilities. First county park in Oklahoma, opened October 16, 1960.
• Chandler Park
• O'Brien Park
• South County Recreation Center (SoCo)
• South Lakes Golf Course
• Haikey Creek Park
• Mack Taylor Park
• Swift Park
• Bruner Hill/Triangle Park
• Osage Prairie Trail

Products and services

• LaFortune Park The first county park in Oklahoma (opened 1960), spanning 270 acres at 51st & Yale Ave, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, lighted driving range, Case Tennis Center, Buddy LaFortune Community Center, picnic pavilions, fishing ponds, and a 3.2-mile trail.
• Chandler Park A 192-acre wooded park on the western bank of the Arkansas River featuring panoramic views of Tulsa and Sand Springs, the Chandler Park Community Center, the Samuel Washington Woodhouse Nature Center, Chandler Splash Park, two disc golf courses, and picnic pavilions.
• O'Brien Park A 140+ acre park in North Tulsa featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, a three-hole golf training course, a splash pad, 10 baseball fields, batting cages, walking trails, picnic pavilions, and the North Tulsa Victory Garden.
• South County Recreation Center (SoCo) A 16-acre recreation center in Bixby, OK, offering an outdoor pool, gymnasium, game room, three meeting rooms, homeschool programs, yoga, Smart Aging classes, and summer camp.
• Chandler Splash Park A seasonal splash park at Chandler Park named a USA Today Top 10 Splash Pad in 2023. Open Tuesday–Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day with sessions of up to 75 guests each; private rentals available for $150 per session; entry fee $5 per person per session.
• South County Pool A zero-entry outdoor swimming pool at the South County Recreation Center in Bixby featuring slides, a diving board, shaded patio, and pool deck. Open to the public Tuesday–Sunday; private rentals available Thursday–Sunday evenings; capacity 288; fee $5 per person ages 3+.
• Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park A nationally recognized tennis facility at LaFortune Park with 21 lighted outdoor courts, 3 air-conditioned indoor courts, and a full-service pro shop with locker rooms.
• Tulsa County Parks Memberships Annual and seasonal membership programs providing unlimited access to all Tulsa County Parks community centers, fitness centers, gymnasiums, the South County Pool, and Chandler Splash Park. Tiers: Adult ($200/year), Youth/Young Adult ($100), Household ($350), Senior ($150); Summer Pool & Splash Park Membership available Memorial Day–Labor Day.
• Tulsa County Parks Summer Day Camp A 10-week summer day camp for children ages 6–12, held Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Buddy LaFortune, Chandler Park, and South County Recreation Center locations. Features weekly themes, field trips, swimming, athletics, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and nature exploration. Cost: $175 per week with a $15 non-refundable deposit.
• Chandler Park Homeschool Program A semester-long homeschool program at Chandler Park for ages 6–12, offering Science and PE classes every Tuesday. Each course $75 per semester; Fall 2026 semester runs Aug 18–Dec 8.
• South County Homeschool Program A semester-long homeschool program at South County Recreation Center (SoCo) for ages 6–14, offering Art ($100/semester) and PE ($75/semester) classes every Thursday. Fall 2026 semester runs Sep 10–Dec 10 (no class Nov 26).
• County Line Podcast A podcast series featuring conversations with Tulsa County Commissioners and local leaders on issues impacting the community, including road infrastructure, workforce development, Route 66, the opioid epidemic, honoring fallen officers, and Expo Square. Eight episodes released.
• Property Tax Payment Services Online and phone-based property tax payment processing via the Tulsa County Treasurer's office. Accepts credit/debit cards (2.35% fee, min $1.95) and electronic checks ($1.75 per transaction up to $100,000). Taxes may be paid in full or two half payments.
• Mortgage Tax Calculator Online calculators for determining mortgage tax due to the Tulsa County Treasurer. Mortgage tax rates range from $0.02 to $0.10 per $100 depending on loan term, plus a $10 certification fee. Covers Tulsa County properties only.
• June Real Estate Auction An annual real estate auction held on the second Monday of June (2027 auction date: June 14, 2027) to sell properties with delinquent ad valorem taxes or special assessments. On average, 475–500 properties auctioned per year. Minimum bid is the lesser of 2/3 of assessed value or total taxes owed.
• Open Records Request Portal A portal for citizens to submit open records requests to Tulsa County in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act (Title 51, O.S. §§ 24A.1–24A.26). Provides public access to government records with specified exemptions.
• Tulsa County Parks Reservation System (RecDesk) An online reservation platform for booking park facilities including pavilions, rooms, sports fields, batting cages, outdoor courts, and aquatic facilities across all Tulsa County Parks locations. Also used for program registration.
• Park Picnic Pavilion Rentals Rental picnic pavilions across LaFortune, Chandler, and O'Brien Parks. Rental rates: $75 per half-day session or $150 all day. Features vary by pavilion (ADA tables, grills, electrical outlets, water access, restrooms).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 visitors annually at LaFortune Park alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and foundational.

• Tulsa Regional STEM AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance provided supplies and materials for the Samuel Washington Woodhouse Nature Center at Chandler Park, making STEM education accessible for everyone in the 918 area code. The center serves as a hub for exploring the park's biodiversity and history with educational activities and young naturalist programs.
• INCOG (Indian Nations Council of Governments)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaps on the Tulsa County website are provided by INCOG. INCOG is the regional planning organization for the Tulsa metropolitan area, providing mapping, planning, and coordination services.
• Oklahoma Tax CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Oklahoma Tax Commission sets guidelines for property tax administration, refund processing, and tax-related policy. The Tulsa County Treasurer works under Oklahoma statutes (Title 68) governing tax collection, resale auctions, and taxpayer assistance programs including Homestead Exemption and Senior Freeze.
• Coalition of Tulsa Area GovernmentssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTulsa County Treasurer John Fothergill is a member of the Coalition of Tulsa Area Governments, a regional coordination body for local governments in the Tulsa metropolitan area.
• Claude ChandlerfoundationalOthersClaude Chandler donated 100 acres of his quarry to Tulsa County in 1958 for Chandler Park. His gift was catalyzed by J.A. LaFortune, who convinced Chandler to participate in the creation of public county parks.
• J.A. LaFortunefoundationalOthersOilman J.A. LaFortune donated $250,000 in 1958 to Tulsa County to build LaFortune Park, stating he 'wanted to give back to the city that had been so good to me.' His donation established the first county park in Oklahoma and catalyzed the county's parks system.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wagoner County: Eastern Oklahoma county adjacent to Tulsa County, providing overlapping county government services including property tax administration and parks. Comparable as a regional peer in statutory mandate and operating scope.
• Rogers County: Northeast Oklahoma county (Claremore) operating county-level tax collection and parks services. Comparable Oklahoma county-government structure serving a similarly sized suburban/rural population base adjacent to Tulsa.
• Cleveland County: Adjacent Oklahoma county (Norman metro) operating county government services including property tax collection and limited parks facilities. Comparable statutory mandate and small-parks recreation footprint in the same regional market.
• Creek County: Tulsa-area Oklahoma county operating standard county government functions including tax collection and limited recreational facilities. Comparable as a smaller-scale regional county-government peer in the same Oklahoma market.

Broad incumbents

• Fairfax County Parks: One of the largest county-operated park systems in the United States, with 400+ parks and 23,000+ acres operated by Fairfax County, Virginia. Comparable as a county-government park operator with a large, multi-decade facility portfolio, membership/rec programs, and statutory funding model.
• Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation: Charlotte, NC metro county parks and recreation department operating a large facility network including pools, golf, tennis, nature centers, and program registration. Comparable in operating scale, revenue model mix (memberships, rentals, programs), and urban/suburban service area.

Direct peers

• City of Tulsa Parks and Recreation Department: Municipal parks and recreation department operating within the same Tulsa metropolitan geography as Tulsa County Parks. Directly comparable in offering pools, splash pads, community centers, sports leagues, and program registrations to overlapping resident populations.
• Oklahoma County: Oklahoma's most populous county, also operating county-level government services including property tax collection, parks, and recreation facilities in the Oklahoma City metro. Directly comparable as a sister county government in the same state with a similar statutory mandate and service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tulsacounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/tulsacountygov

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Subsidiaries2 records

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