Trying to choose between Oak Tree, Gaillardia, and Rose Creek? If you live in or near 73025, each club community offers a distinct lifestyle, from tournament-level golf to guard-gated estate living. In this guide, you’ll see how they differ on golf and membership, homes and lots, schools, HOAs, and commute. You’ll also get practical steps to confirm the details that matter to your family and schedule. Let’s dive in.
Quick fit check
- I want championship-caliber golf and prestige: Oak Tree.
- I want guard-gated estate living with a private club: Gaillardia.
- I want a gated golf community with on-site amenities: Rose Creek.
Oak Tree: tournament prestige
Club and membership
Oak Tree is known for serious, championship golf with Pete Dye design and a national reputation. The club’s pedigree is current, with Oak Tree National selected to host the 2027 U.S. Senior Open, as reported by local news. You can explore the club’s identity and member culture on the Oak Tree National site and see event coverage in KOCO’s report on the 2027 championship. Membership categories and pricing are handled directly by the club, so request a current brochure before you decide.
Homes and lots
Oak Tree neighborhoods offer a broad mix, including luxury patio homes, golf-front townhomes, and custom estates. In many Oak Tree enclaves, estate lots commonly range from roughly 0.25 to about 0.65 acre, with pricing historically stretching from the high $400,000s for denser products to well into seven figures for custom estates. New-home activity continues in the area, with examples like Wiregrass at Oak Tree shown on a local builder’s page for Huelskamp Homes. Product and price points vary widely by sub-neighborhood.
Schools
Oak Tree addresses generally fall within Edmond Public Schools. Exact zoning depends on the street and parcel, so verify any address with the district’s lookup tool.
HOA and lifestyle
Several Oak Tree sub-HOAs emphasize convenience features such as gated access, exterior or landscape maintenance, and shared amenities. An example is The Oaks at Oak Tree, which highlights gated living, a pool, and maintenance services on its HOA site. The overall lifestyle is golf-centric, complemented by practice facilities, tennis, aquatics, dining, and social programming through the club.
Commute
For 73025 residents, Oak Tree can be among the most convenient options. Many households see typical off-peak drives in the 5 to 20 minute range depending on the exact starting point. Always test your route during your usual peak times.
Gaillardia: guard-gated estate living
Club and membership
Gaillardia is a private country club with a broad amenity set that includes an 18-hole course, practice facilities, pool, and racquet sports. The club is profiled by its operator, Concert Golf Partners, and detailed in Golf Digest’s course overview. Expect a traditional private-club application with tiered categories such as golf and social or sports. Request current membership materials directly from the club for the latest details.
Homes and lots
The neighborhood is guard-gated and master-planned, known for Old-World European influences like French Normandy, Tudor, and Mediterranean styles. Lots are often larger than typical suburban parcels, with estate-scale opportunities that suit pools and extensive outdoor living. Homes tend to sit at the upper end of the local market in both size and price.
Schools
Many Gaillardia properties are commonly associated with Deer Creek Public Schools. Confirm zoning by address with the district’s official tool.
HOA and lifestyle
Gaillardia operates with a strong master-association framework and guard-gated access. Club membership is part of the community’s lifestyle, but confirm with the club whether membership is optional or required for residents and what categories are currently offered. Expect more formal landscaping standards and well-maintained common areas.
Commute
From most of 73025, Gaillardia is typically a longer drive than Oak Tree or Rose Creek. Off-peak trips of about 20 to 40 minutes are common depending on your exact location and route, with convenient access to the Kilpatrick Turnpike. Test your preferred route during both AM and PM peaks.
Rose Creek: gated golf convenience
Club and membership
Rose Creek is a gated golf community whose course has been operated under Tour18 branding in recent years, with current course information available on GolfLink’s Rose Creek page. Membership structure has changed over time, including program changes highlighted in a 2017 court record, so buyers should carefully review current membership agreements in writing. See the federal case summary for historical context in Bass et al. v. Tour18 at Rose Creek LP. You can also find course details and contact information via 18Birdies’ Rose Creek listing.
Homes and lots
You’ll find custom homes and villas with modern styling and golf views. Many lots fall in the modest-to-medium range for the metro, commonly about 0.15 to 0.25 acre. Sale prices have historically run from the mid six figures into the low seven figures for golf-front homes, depending on size, finish level, and location.
Schools
Rose Creek addresses are often associated with Edmond Public Schools, although zoning varies by street. Verify any home’s assignment with the district.
HOA and lifestyle
Neighborhood materials and listings commonly show HOA coverage for gated entry, greenbelts and common-area maintenance, and access to shared amenities like a pool and fitness center. Expect an active on-site lifestyle with recreational programming through the club.
Commute
From many parts of 73025, Rose Creek is typically a 10 to 25 minute drive, depending on route and time of day. Always test your commute during your everyday peak windows.
Side-by-side takeaways
Membership and governance
- Oak Tree: premier, championship-identity private club. Contact the club for categories, initiation, and current dues. Explore the Oak Tree National site.
- Gaillardia: private, resort-style amenity set with tiered memberships. See the operator page at Concert Golf Partners.
- Rose Creek: program structure has changed over time. Ask for the current membership agreement in writing and whether memberships are transferable or tied to a home. Review the 2017 case summary for background at Justia.
What to verify: request a written brochure, membership agreement, and any capital plan. Ask about transferability, waitlists, and resale processes.
Architecture and lot sizes
- Gaillardia: largest typical lots and formal, estate-scale architecture suitable for expansive outdoor living.
- Oak Tree: diverse product mix from luxury patio and townhome options to golf-front estates; many generous lots in Summit and adjacent enclaves.
- Rose Creek: modern custom homes and villas with many lots around 0.15 to 0.25 acre and frequent golf views.
What to verify: review HOA architectural guidelines and any exterior-maintenance provisions that affect landscaping, paint, and additions. See an HOA example at The Oaks at Oak Tree.
Commute and location
- Oak Tree: often the shortest drive from central 73025.
- Rose Creek: generally 10 to 25 minutes from many 73025 addresses.
- Gaillardia: commonly 20 to 40 minutes from 73025, with turnpike access.
What to verify: map door-to-door drives during your actual peak times.
Schools
- Oak Tree and Rose Creek: commonly associated with Edmond Public Schools.
- Gaillardia: commonly associated with Deer Creek Public Schools.
What to verify: use district address-lookup tools for exact assignment.
HOA structures
- Oak Tree: multiple sub-HOAs with varying inclusions from landscape maintenance to gated access.
- Gaillardia: guard-gated master association with formal standards and private-club overlay.
- Rose Creek: HOA coverage commonly includes gate, common-area maintenance, and amenity access like pool and fitness.
What to verify: request CC&Rs, budgets, minutes, insurance, and reserve studies to understand costs and restrictions.
Your next steps
Confirm school zoning by street address. Neighborhood generalizations can be inaccurate near boundary lines.
Ask each club for a written membership brochure and agreement. Confirm initiation fees, categories offered, transferability, resale policies, and any capital assessments or waitlists. For Oak Tree’s current positioning and contact points, start at the Oak Tree National site. For Gaillardia’s operator information, see Concert Golf Partners. For Rose Creek background and current contact listings, review GolfLink and the historical case at Justia.
Request complete HOA documents for any target home: CC&Rs, budget, reserve study, recent minutes, and architectural guidelines. Ask specifically about exterior maintenance, landscaping, and any upcoming or recent special assessments. For a service-inclusion example, see The Oaks at Oak Tree.
Test-drive your commute. Map door-to-door routes to each clubhouse during AM and PM peaks and once off-peak. Small timing differences can change your daily rhythm.
Walk homes and lots with a lens for outdoor living. Estate-scale lots in Gaillardia support larger programs. Oak Tree offers a mix of lot sizes. Rose Creek’s more modest lots can be a fit for lower yard maintenance while still offering golf proximity.
If you want tailored guidance and a private tour plan across all three communities, reach out to David Oliver for one-on-one advice and a curated list of active and off-market opportunities.
FAQs
How do memberships differ at Oak Tree, Gaillardia, and Rose Creek?
- Oak Tree is a championship-identity private club with details provided directly by the club, Gaillardia is a private resort-style club with tiered categories, and Rose Creek’s structure has changed over time so you should review current agreements in writing.
Are club memberships tied to a home purchase in these neighborhoods?
- Policies vary by club, and Rose Creek’s 2017 litigation shows programs can change, so always ask for written confirmation on transferability, resale processes, and whether membership is required for residents.
Which public schools serve Oak Tree, Gaillardia, and Rose Creek?
- Oak Tree and Rose Creek are commonly associated with Edmond Public Schools and Gaillardia is commonly associated with Deer Creek Public Schools, but always verify zoning for the exact street address with the district.
What do the HOAs typically cover in these communities?
- Coverage varies: examples include gated entry, landscape and common-area maintenance, and access to amenities such as pools and fitness centers; request CC&Rs, budgets, and guidelines for any specific address.
