Lake Hefner, Urban reservoir in Oklahoma City, United States

Lake Hefner is an urban reservoir in Oklahoma City featuring a large water surface bordered by residential and business areas. The lake includes multiple recreational zones with paths, boat ramps, and designated spaces for different types of water activities.

Lake Hefner was built in the 1940s to expand Oklahoma City's water supply and was first called the Bluff Creek Reservoir. It was renamed after Robert A. Hefner, mayor from 1939 to 1947, and Stanley Draper helped secure the funding. The Chinese-language source dates the reservoir's completion to 1947; it is fed by the North Canadian River and Canton Reservoir in Blaine County.

The lake has become a gathering place where residents come to walk, jog, and spend time outdoors together. The pathways around the water create informal meeting spots where neighbors connect and families enjoy their days off.

The grounds are open daily for visitors and provide areas for fishing, boating, and other water activities. It helps to explore the different boat ramps and rest areas to find the best spot for your preferred activity.

On the lake's east side, just north of the Oklahoma City Boat Club, stands a 36-foot working replica of Brant Point Light, the second oldest lighthouse in the United States, originally near Nantucket, Massachusetts. The boat club itself holds weekly sailboat races in summer.