Plans are being finalized now for two new sections of the trail system that loops around Oklahoma City. When both sections are completed in fall 2021, the city will have a 42-mile trail loop.
The International Canoe Federation recently announced the third annual canoe sprint Super Cup will be held in Oklahoma City, and will see Olympic and world champions racing under lights for the first time.
Episode 9 features an interview with Mike Knopp of OKC RIVERSPORT who fills us in on new developments in the Boathouse District including a surf machine(!) and dog park/bar combo. We also discuss new Paseo places, regional econ. development and more.
Bar K will be the first commercial development in the Boathouse District, opening early 2021. It will sit on the north side of Riversport Rapids.
Depending on how long you read this blog, you’ve seen us reference the different districts in the city. We talk about so many that it’s understandable if you have trouble keeping up with them.
Since the MAPS 3-backed Riversport Rapids opened in 2016, more than 80 swift-water training and related water-rescue classes have been held at the center, with crews from more than a dozen states and Canada traveling to the city for the emergency preparation. Crews from Arkansas, Texas, Kansas and Missouri have been through classes at the Rapids.
Nothing is perhaps more indicative of Oklahoma City’s recent renaissance than the transformation of what was once a mostly dry riverbed.
If you’re not sure about all this river stuff or maybe the choices for where to begin are a bit overwhelming, a great way to experience the Oklahoma River and Boathouse District for the first time is by attending a regatta.
