Oklahoma City, OK area guide

Things to Do Near OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Groceries, food, days-off ideas and shopping close to OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Made for travel nurses and RTs on contract.

5 groceries8 restaurants8 to do5 shopping

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Groceries

Closest grocery stores to stock the fridge on week one.

• Native Roots Market

  Local grocery store

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minMap
• Walmart Neighborhood Market

  Walmart with groceries and household basics. Listed hours 6 AM to midnight daily

  ~3.8 mi / ~9 minMap
• Whole Foods Market

  Whole Foods natural and organic grocery. Listed hours 8 AM to 9 PM daily

  ~5.2 mi / ~12 minMap
• Trader Joe’s

  Trader Joe’s grocery store. Listed hours 8 AM to 9 PM daily

  ~5.5 mi / ~13 minMap
• Sam’s Club

  Sam’s Club warehouse club (membership needed)

  ~5.6 mi / ~13 minMap

Restaurants

Local spots with working websites. Places marked open late or early are handy around a night shift.

• Waffle House24 hours

  American restaurant. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~2.3 mi / ~6 minWebsite
• Nic’s PlaceEarly and late

  Restaurant

  ~1.1 mi / ~4 minWebsite
• NashbirdSit-down

  Chicken restaurant

  ~0.9 mi / ~3 minWebsite
• ParlorSit-down

  Restaurant

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minWebsite
• Smitty’s Garage Burgers and BeerOpen late

  Burgers restaurant

  ~1.1 mi / ~4 minWebsite
• Harvey Bakery & KitchenOpens early

  Cafe

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minWebsite
• Clarity CoffeeQuick bite

  Coffee shop. Listed hours 7 AM to 6 PM daily

  ~1.5 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• The Wedge PizzariaSit-down

  Pizza restaurant

  ~1.3 mi / ~4 minWebsite

Things to do

Parks, water, breweries and more for your days off.

• McMechan Park

  Park, good for a walk between shifts

  ~0.5 mi / ~2 minMap
• Nichols Court Park

  Local park with room to stretch your legs

  ~0.7 mi / ~2 minMap
• Washington Park

  Park, nice for some fresh air on a day off

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minMap
• Lake Aluma

  Reservoir. If you fish, get an Oklahoma license first

  ~6.0 mi / ~14 minMap
• Lake Hefner

  Reservoir. If you fish, get an Oklahoma license first

  ~9.4 mi / ~16 minMap
• Core4 Brewing Company

  Local brewery

  ~2.1 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• OK Cider Co.

  Local brewery

  ~2.2 mi / ~5 minWebsite
• Oklahoma State Capitol

  Local attraction

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minMap

Shopping

Malls and big stores for anything you forgot to pack.

• Ross

  Ross, discount clothes and home goods

  ~4.8 mi / ~12 minMap
• JCPenney

  JCPenney department store

  ~4.9 mi / ~12 minMap
• Penn Square Mall

  Shopping mall

  ~5.0 mi / ~12 minWebsite
• Shoppes at NorthPark

  Shopping center

  ~11 mi / ~19 minMap
• Sooner Mall

  Shopping mall

  ~23 mi / ~31 minWebsite

Laundromats

Closest self-serve laundromats for scrubs and linens when your rental or RV park doesn’t have a washer.

• Quick Kleen Laundry

  Laundromat

  ~3.8 mi / ~9 minMap
• Quick Kleen Laundromat

  Laundromat

  ~4.6 mi / ~11 minMap
• Laundry La Esquina

  Laundromat

  ~4.8 mi / ~11 minMap

Coffee shops

Nearest coffee shops, local spots first. Places marked “Opens early” are handy after a night shift.

• Coffee SlingersOpens early

  Local coffee shop

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minMap
• Willow Coffee CompanyOpens early

  Local coffee shop

  ~1.2 mi / ~4 minMap
• Elemental Coffee

  Local coffee shop

  ~1.4 mi / ~5 minMap

Gyms

Closest gyms to keep your routine on contract. Ask about short-term or month-to-month memberships.

• Anytime Fitness24 hours

  Anytime Fitness gym. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap
• VASA Fitness

  Local gym

  ~3.5 mi / ~8 minMap
• Solidcore

  Gym

  ~5.0 mi / ~12 minMap

Nearby RV parks

Monthly-stay parks near OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center from our RV parks list. Call to confirm the rate and a spot for your dates.

• Council Road RV Park

  Oklahoma City, OK (SW side, Council Rd)

  $758.50/mo (30 amp) / $783.50 (50 amp), utilities included (per listing)

  ~12 mi / ~18 minRates & phone
• Abe’s RV Park

  12115 N I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73131

  ~$600/mo (per listing)

  ~12 mi / ~15 minRates & phone
• Twin Fountains RV Resort

  2727 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

  ~$865/mo (per listing)

  ~6 mi / ~10 minRates & phone

Need a license for Oklahoma? See the state licensing boards, then run through the contract checklists and housing tips.

Looking for your next contract? See Oklahoma travel contracts posted by staffing agencies.

Sources: place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), plus each place’s own website and Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.