A fire pit is one of the most popular additions to Oklahoma backyards — and for good reason. It extends your outdoor season, creates a natural gathering point, and adds warmth and ambiance to any patio or outdoor kitchen setup. VistaScapes Design & Build has built dozens of custom fire pits across Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and Tulsa, and we’ve compiled the design ideas our clients love most.
Gas Fire Pit Ideas
Rectangular Gas Fire Table
A sleek rectangular fire table acts as a functional centerpiece when guests aren’t gathered around it and a stunning focal point when they are. Linear burners with lava rock or tempered glass media look especially sharp with modern or transitional outdoor furniture. These connect to your home’s natural gas line for unlimited run time.
Round Gas Fire Pit with Seating Wall
A circular gas fire pit surrounded by a curved stone or concrete seating wall creates a natural conversation area. VistaScapes builds these as integrated elements of a larger patio design, matching the stone or concrete finish to your outdoor kitchen countertops or patio pavers for a cohesive look.
Sunken Gas Fire Pit
Sunken fire pits create a cozy, intimate atmosphere and work especially well in larger Oklahoma backyards with space to grade. A step down into a defined fire pit area makes the experience feel intentional and private — like your own outdoor living room.
Wood-Burning Fire Pit Ideas
Stone Ring Fire Pit
The classic Oklahoma backyard fire pit. A built-in stone ring using natural fieldstone, limestone, or stacked flagstone creates a rustic look that blends with the landscape. These can be built at any diameter, and VistaScapes often surrounds them with crushed gravel or decomposed granite for clean, low-maintenance ground cover.
Brick Fire Pit with Steel Insert
A brick fire pit with a heavy-gauge steel firebox insert combines durability with classic aesthetics. The brick exterior can be finished with a mortar wash or left with exposed joints, and the steel insert extends the life of the firebox significantly compared to an unlined masonry pit.
Fire Pit + Outdoor Fireplace Combination
For larger backyard entertaining spaces, some VistaScapes clients opt for both — a fire pit in the center of the patio for gathering and a full outdoor fireplace on the wall or at the end of a covered patio for additional warmth and visual drama.
Fire Pit Safety Considerations in Oklahoma
- Maintain minimum 10-foot clearance from structures, fences, and overhead combustibles
- Check Broken Arrow and Tulsa city ordinances for wood-burning restrictions during high-fire-danger periods
- Use a spark arrestor screen on wood-burning pits
- Never use gasoline or accelerants to start a fire
- Keep a garden hose or bucket of sand nearby
Fire Pit vs. Outdoor Fireplace: Which Is Right for You?
Fire pits are social — they work equally well from every angle and accommodate larger groups. Outdoor fireplaces are more directional, work better for smaller groups, and create more of a room-defining architectural feature. Most VistaScapes clients with larger budgets opt for one of each, placed strategically throughout the outdoor living space.
Call VistaScapes Design & Build at (918) 779-1317 to schedule your free fire pit design consultation in Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Tulsa, or anywhere in northeast Oklahoma.
