Plan your outdoor adventure in the Boathouse District in Oklahoma City and you're in for a day of fun. Set right on the Oklahoma River near downtown and the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Boathouse District is a premier destination for recreation. Architecturally stunning, world-class facilities designed by Rand Elliott and Rand Elliot + Associates Architects line the Boathouse District and stand tall over the Oklahoma River.
Make your way down to the Boathouse District to choose from a number of recreational activities. OKC Riversport, headquartered in the Chesapeake Boathouse, provides a laundry list of exciting things to do on or around the Oklahoma River. Learn how to kayak or canoe, rent a bike or trek on foot around the 13+ miles of paved trails that wind around the river. Bring a group for a ride in a colorful dragon boat, or take a tour of the boathouse to admire its modern architecture and learn about the emergence of the Oklahoma River as a rowing mecca. Another option in the Boathouse District is the Route 66 Boathouse. Located on Lake Overholser right off historic Route 66, access to the lake and the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge is offered.
Plan your outdoor adventure in the Boathouse District in Oklahoma City and you're in for a day of fun. Set right on the Oklahoma River near downtown and the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Boathouse District is a premier destination for recreation. Architecturally stunning, world-class facilities designed by Rand Elliott and Rand Elliot + Associates Architects line the Boathouse District and stand tall over the Oklahoma River.
Make your way down to the Boathouse District to choose from a number of recreational activities. OKC Riversport, headquartered in the Chesapeake Boathouse, provides a laundry list of exciting things to do on or around the Oklahoma River. Learn how to kayak or canoe, rent a bike or trek on foot around the 13+ miles of paved trails that wind around the river. Bring a group for a ride in a colorful dragon boat, or take a tour of the boathouse to admire its modern architecture and learn about the emergence of the Oklahoma River as a rowing mecca. Another option in the Boathouse District is the Route 66 Boathouse. Located on Lake Overholser right off historic Route 66, access to the lake and the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge is offered.
Riversport Adventures, located within the Boathouse District, includes the world's tallest adventure course: the 80-ft. SandRidge Sky Trail, as well as the Air Express Zip Line and Extreme Air Launcher. Opening in the summer of 2013, Riversport will also features the Sky Slide, Base Jump free fall and the Sky Zip, a 700-ft. zip line across the Oklahoma River and back. Younger kids will enjoy the Sky Tykes mini sky trail, the cloud bounce and the kids' zip line.
The Oklahoma River is the only river to be named an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site in rowing, canoeing and kayaking, and competitors from around the world flock to the Boathouse District to train in the fitness facilities and practice their skills on the Oklahoma River. Also, the Devon Boathouse is the home of OCU Rowing and Canoe/Kayak and headquarters of the OKC National High Performance Center.
A number of family-friendly events are held annually at the Boathouse District, including the Oklahoma Regatta Festival. Over 1,000 of the world's fastest rowers converge on the Oklahoma River to train and compete, and a festival coincides. In past years, the festival has featured a rock climbing wall and inflatables. The annual Holiday River Parade brings the holiday spirit to the Oklahoma River, as onlookers watch as festive decorated and lighted displays, some carrying performers, make their way down the river on the water. Also, don't forget to attend the patriotic Stars & Stripes River Festival held each summer.
