Tulsa Confirms Controversial Cry Baby Hill Statue to Be Placed

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The City of Tulsa has confirmed that the controversial 'Cry Baby Hill' statue will be placed at its originally planned location on Cry Baby Hill, despite a previously announced development around the area being put on hold and the original developer backing out of the project.

Why it matters

The placement of the statue has been a point of contention in the community, with some arguing it is an inappropriate or insensitive monument. The city's decision to move forward with placing it at Cry Baby Hill despite the development delays signals an intent to see the project through despite the controversy.

The details

Plans for a development around Cry Baby Hill, which was expected to include a hotel, restaurant, and the 'Cry Baby Hill' statue, were announced in 2024. However, those plans were put on hold in April 2025, and the developer who had been connected to the project later backed out. This left the future home of the statue in limbo, with city officials considering placing it at another location in Tulsa. The city has now confirmed the statue will be placed at its originally planned location on Cry Baby Hill, though it's unclear when the statue will actually be erected.

• Plans for the Cry Baby Hill development were announced in 2024.
• The development plans were put on hold in April 2025.
• The original developer later backed out of the project.

What’s next

It is unclear when the Cry Baby Hill statue will actually be erected, as the city has not provided a timeline for the installation.