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Glenpool, OK

Glenpool is a city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area (TMSA). As of 2020, the population was 14,040, which represented an increase of 29.9% since the 2010 census, which reported the total population as 10,808. Glenpool is notable because of the discovery of oil in 1905, which caused an economic boom that propelled the growth of Tulsa and its surroundings. Although the Glenn Pool Oil Reserve, for which the city was named, still produces a small amount of oil; the city is now primarily a commuter town for Tulsa.

On November 22, 1905, wildcatters, Robert Galbreath Jr. and Frank Chesley (along with, by some accounts, Charles Colcord), drilling for oil on farmland owned by Creek Indian Ida E. Glenn, created the first oil gusher in what would soon be known as the "Glenn Pool". The discovery set off a boom of growth for the area, bringing in hordes of people: lease buyers, producers, millionaires, laborers, tool suppliers, drunks, swindlers, and newspeople. Daily production soon exceeded 120,000 barrels (19,000 m3). The nearby city of Tulsa benefited from the production, and Glenpool calls itself the town that made Tulsa famous.

By the end of 1906, a settlement consisting of twelve families had grown up nearby. In that year, the Midland Valley Railroad extended a track from Jenks. By 1907, nearly 3,000 people had moved to the area, but only about 500 people lived in the town in 1910. Lots were platted and a post office opened on January 31, 1908. The new community was renamed "Glenpool." Sometime after the discovery, Ida Glenn and her husband, Robert, sold their farm and moved to California. In the early days, Glenpool was on the route of the Sapulpa & Interurban Railway (“S&I”) streetcar/interurban line connecting to Tulsa through Kiefer and Sapulpa, as well as south to Mounds; S&I subsequently went through a series of mergers and name changes, with only the Tulsa-to-Sapulpa portion continuing as the Tulsa-Sapulpa Union Railway. 

Glenpool is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of downtown Tulsa on U.S. Route 75, a major national north-south artery. The city is on the eastern edge of the Cross Timbers ecoregion, between the Great Plains and the foot of the Ozarks. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total land area of 10.97 square miles (28.4 km2) as of 2020.

Glenpool, OK, boasts a variety of options for spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities to cater to the needs of its community. Sole'renity Spa offers a range of services including massages, body treatments, and facials, providing a tranquil environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. South County Recreation Center and Anytime Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with cardio machines, strength training equipment, and free weights, complemented by personal training sessions and group fitness classes tailored to different fitness levels and goals. Be Love Yoga Studio hosts a variety of yoga classes such as vinyasa flow, power yoga, and yin yoga, emphasizing mindfulness, flexibility, and stress relief. Klugh Chiropractic focuses on holistic wellness through chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercises, and nutritional counseling to promote overall health and well-being. Additionally, Glenpool Community Center organizes wellness events, health workshops, and recreational activities like walking clubs and sports leagues, fostering a sense of community and encouraging healthy lifestyles among residents. These diverse offerings make Glenpool a vibrant hub for wellness and active living, enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Top sites in Glenpool, OK are Oklahoma Aquarium, Ray Harral Nature Park & Center, Carmichael's Pumpkin Patch, and Kelly Lane Park.

Population: 14,567 (2024). ZIP code: 74033. Area codes: 539, 918. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Area: 11.04 sq mi (28.58 km2).

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What county is Glenpool, OK?

Glenpool is a city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The city had 13,691 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. From its scenic parks to its thriving local businesses, Glenpool embodies the essence of small-town charm while embracing modern opportunities for growth and development.

What is Glenpool, OK known for?

Glenpool has been known as “The Town that made Tulsa Famous” because of the 1905 discovery of oil on the land of Ida E. Glenn. The resulting oil boom at the Glenn Pool made Tulsa the “Oil Capital of the World.” The same entrepreneurial spirit that drove the early growth of the Glenn Pool and later Glenpool communities still thrives in Glenpool today.

What is the crime rate in Glenpool, OK?

The crime rate in Glenpool is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 27 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Glenpool is 1 in 37. Based on FBI crime data, Glenpool is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Oklahoma, Glenpool has a crime rate that is higher than 80% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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City of Glenpool

Oklahoma Aquarium

Ray Harral Nature Park & Center

Carmichael's Pumpkin Patch

Kelly Lane Park

Sole'renity Spa

South County Recreation Center

Anytime Fitness

Be Love Yoga Studio

Klugh Chiropractic

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