Situated in the rapidly growing suburban community of Bixby, 15 miles southeast of Tulsa, Southern Memorial Acres is a neighborhood with easy access to downtown Tulsa, public recreation parks, and shopping. The Bixby lifestyle blends open spaces with vegetable farms that dot the landscape, and upscale housing developments, condominiums, and apartments.
Located in the 74008 zip code, Southern Memorial is bordered on the north by East 116th Street, on the south by East 26th Street South, on the west by South Memorial Drive, and on the east by South 87th East Avenue.
A favorite recreation spot for residents is the Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum, a 33-acre park with wooded walking trails, an arboretum, a butterfly garden, and a statue of the famous writer. Other nearby parks include Bentley Park, a 47-acre complex with walking trails, multiple soccer fields, sand volleyball, and bocce courts; Charley Young Park, a small city park with a gazebo, picnic tables, and a playground; and Quail Creek, with two lighted tennis courts and a playground.
Boating and fishing enthusiasts head to Lake Bixhoma, five miles southeast of Bixby. It has two boat ramps, scenic walking trails, and picnic areas with charcoal grills and fire pits.
Golfers have easy access to White Hawk Golf Club, with its rolling, 18-hole championship course designed by Randy Heckenkemper. The nearby Links of Bixby is a nine-hole regulation course great for beginners and junior golfers.
High school-age students here attend Bixby High School on South Riverview. The school, home to the Bixby Spartans, has an excellent reputation for its athletics department and academics.