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Last year it was much more expensive due to the staining of water features and concrete. They had to have rocks and concrete professionally cleaned (steam cleaned, I believe). There was associated contractor and/or equipment cost. This year probably required only some spot cleaning, supplies, maybe some new filters, etc.

Thought this was pretty cool.

Six International Parks Selected as Finalists in 2015 Urban Land Institute Urban Open Space Award Competition - Urban Land Institute (http://uli.org/press-release/urban-open-space-award-finalists-2015/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=awards15)

Good to see that another thing OKC has done is well respected internationally. In this sense, I guess this makes MG "world class".

It is easy to look at the negative aspects of things happening in OKC like aspects of P180, but we need to also applaud the positive things the same efforts are producing. I for one am proud of how far OKC has come in the last decade.

Good to see that another thing OKC has done is well respected internationally. In this sense, I guess this makes MG "world class".

It is easy to look at the negative aspects of things happening in OKC like aspects of P180, but we need to also applaud the positive things the same efforts are producing. I for one am proud of how far OKC has come in the last decade.

:congrats::congrats::congrats:

Myriad Gardens is an amazing park. It just needs to be surrounded by housing.

couldn't have said it better myself Rover.

and in looking at the pictures, Myriad Gardens and OKC stands very well in the company of the other cities. I was actually very surprised by this but completely impressed!!! Singapore and China are obviously large scale parks but I wouldn't fault anyone for picking any of them as the winner and I could totally see OKC/Myriad Gardens take the cake. ....

Nevertheless, as mentioned this does make Myriad Gardens world class because by definition a world class entity is a standard by which others are measured. Surely Millennium Park in Chicago has been world class since its inception by reinventing underutilized prime urban park space. I think OKC took that momentum to the next level and surely created a more intimate 'community' in the heart of the CBD with similar programming and amenities that its residents and tourists do indeed enjoy.

Kudos!

Thought this was pretty cool.

Six International Parks Selected as Finalists in 2015 Urban Land Institute Urban Open Space Award Competition - Urban Land Institute (http://uli.org/press-release/urban-open-space-award-finalists-2015/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=awards15)

Thanks Plutonic Panda, this was a great find.

Posters on this forum are energized about the 'Quality of Projects' planned for the urban core. It's nice to know that this project (Thanks to Devon) has made a difference about where we want to take our city--to the next level.

Very cool, hope MBG wins.

Guthrie Green in Tulsa was a finalist last year but didn't win.

This should be a fun new activity for the Gardens which could later be happening on a regular basis.

Paddle boarding at the Gardens (http://m.newsok.com/video/4381712776001)

sounds wonderful, but isn't that what Central Park will offer? I hope this is more or less just filling in the void until CP is built as I'd hate for both parks to program the same activities

sounds wonderful, but isn't that what Central Park will offer? I hope this is more or less just filling in the void until CP is built as I'd hate for both parks to program the same activities

Since the Myriad Gardens Foundation will be responsible for the operation of both parks I'm sure they will do what works best for both.

Myriad Gardens wins the Urban Land Institute's Global Urban Open Space Award (https://www.facebook.com/ULIOK/photos/a.421366261212593.121353.124372480911974/1200164416666103/?type=3&theater)

Devon Energy Center wins the ULI Global Award for Excellence and now Myriad Gardens wins ULI's Global Urban Open Space Award. This is the first time one city has been host to two ULI award-winning projects in the same year.

Well deserved!

The re-do of this park has been an absolute homerun. I remember when hardly anyone went there and now it's busy almost every day of the week.

^Agree, great area. We were there Sunday morning fairly early and there were people all over the place. Walking dogs, people with strollers and young kids, etc. Really cool place.

I think there will be a big challenge for the park once the area around it really develops.

Right now, there is really nothing active on any side except North (Devon) and Northwest (Century Center).

But with BOK Park Plaza, OG&E, the Convention Center, the CC Hotel all in the works... Days of just being able to pull up and park at a meter any day any time are likely to end and that will change things dramatically.

But with BOK Park Plaza, OG&E, the Convention Center, the CC Hotel all in the works... Days of just being able to pull up and park at a meter any day any time are likely to end and that will change things dramatically.

I don't think it will be as big of a deal as you think. First, there is plenty of structured parking not far from the park. I usually park in the Arts Garage when I go there.

Another thing is having residential near the park will help it out tremendously. That's why I really hope Clayco builds at least one of their residential towers and the Cox block gets developed into housing. The CC Hotel will also contribute positively. There still needs to be housing. Surrounding such a beautiful park with nothing but sterile corporate towers, parking garages, and a convention center is a colossal waste of potential in my opinion.

Interesting comments by Maureen Heffernan about winning this award included in Steve's article.

http://m.newsok.com/oklahoma-citys-myriad-gardens-wins-global-competition/article/5452138

Interesting comments by Maureen Heffernan about winning this award included in Steve's article.

Oklahoma City's Myriad Gardens wins global competition | NewsOK.com (http://m.newsok.com/oklahoma-citys-myriad-gardens-wins-global-competition/article/5452138)

Are you referring to the "Samson and Goliath" comment?

Devon Ice Rink opens this Friday.

Devon Ice Rink opens this Friday.

I wish the rink was bigger given how popular it is every year. It's elbow to elbow most nights in December.

Isn't it a bit warm? I know it's refrigerated, but at what temperature does it not turn to slush?

I asked if they were charged extra if it were too warm but the answer was not known.

The propylene glycol in the tubes under the ice can get much colder than 32 degrees without freezing. As long as it is flowing right it can keep the rink frozen even with temps in the 70s outside. If you think about it, indoor rinks are chilly, but even they usually have air temps in the 60s.

On an outdoor rink, radiant/infrared energy can be more detrimental to the cooling load than ambient air temp. Bright sunshine directly on the ice coupled with warm temps don't keep it from freezing, but may soften the surface. It all creates more load and more cost to keep frozen.

Warm and windy is what causes problems. Take it from an expert ;)

^^^^^^
Ice rinker level: expert

An interesting time lapse photography of the rink construction.

NewsOK Videos | Devon Ice Rink Construction (http://newsok.com/multimedia/video/4607260881001)

This is incredibly cool...

The South OKC Chamber of Commerce has tied scarves and gloves and socks to trees on the west side of the gardens, and hung a sign saying they are for anyone in need:

Scarves, gloves wrapped around trees at Myriad Botanical Gardens to help those in need | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2015/12/09/scarves-gloves-wrapped-around-trees-at-myriad-botanical-gardens-to-help-those-in-need/)

This is incredibly cool...

The South OKC Chamber of Commerce has tied scarves and gloves and socks to trees on the west side of the gardens, and hung a sign saying they are for anyone in need:

Scarves, gloves wrapped around trees at Myriad Botanical Gardens to help those in need | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2015/12/09/scarves-gloves-wrapped-around-trees-at-myriad-botanical-gardens-to-help-those-in-need/)

You're absolutely correct. I saw that yesterday and immediate thought that it was a unique and inventive idea. Kudos to them.

I recently joined the South Chamber and have been very impressed with this group. They truly seem to care about the people in our community and I hear it from the members every time I attend one of their functions.

OK folks, here's your chance to vote for your favourite urban park again!

OKC received honors as the world's best urban park last year (beating out the likes of Chicago's world class Millennium Park), now you can help MGB by voting for Oklahoma City's urban oasis in the USA Today Best City Park for the 10Best Reader's Choice (http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-city-park/myriad-botanical-gardens-oklahoma-city/) award.

Use your American right to help spread the word about Oklahoma City's rise, VOTE for Oklahoma City's urban park today! :)

I approve this message and so does the lovely people who curate MGB. I am a not-affiliated OKC expat and voter who loves and cares about Oklahoma City and its Renaissance. I paid for this message and wrote it using Pete's fabulous Oklahoma City forum. I believe Any and all awards should be pursued every time to help spread the word that Oklahoma City IS a great city with plenty of world-class civic offerings that can compete on the national stage. OK, thanks for reading all of this lawyer talk! Lol.

I spent some time in the Myriad Gardens this weekend and it's such a fantastic gathering space for community. It was absolutely packed with families, runners, and high school prom photo-taking.

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However, I was disappointed to see that two of the biggest water features -- the Thunder fountain structure and the water structure by the stage -- were not working as seems to often be the case. How often are these two things working? I took a picture of the latter.

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The water thing on the north side by the stage and lawn seems to always be until sometime in May when it becomes active.

nice pic, i can even see the fish in the lake

The water thing on the north side by the stage and lawn seems to always be until sometime in May when it becomes active.

Right on schedule dankrutka, your wave pool is now going. :Smiley077

Right on schedule dankrutka, your wave pool is now going. :Smiley077

Ha ha. Good to hear.

I was downtown today and stopped by the gardens and Pumpkinville...

Holy Cow, what a crowd.

And all over Bricktown, too.

I think those who don't get downtown often have no idea how many people are down there on weekends. It's really great to see.

I was downtown today and stopped by the gardens and Pumpkinville...

Holy Cow, what a crowd.

And all over Bricktown, too.

I think those who don't get downtown often have no idea how many people are down there on weekends. It's really great to see.Except for the few Thunder games or concerts we get tickets to we don't go downtown. I am glad to hear others do. It's an area that needs to keep up its momentum.

Press release:



Scissortail: Myriad Gardens Unveils Gift Store

Oklahoma City, OK -- Scissortail Gifts at Myriad Gardens, located in our south lobby, is now open daily from 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 11am through 5pm on Sundays. There is no charge to visit the gift shop in the Crystal Bridge. An open house reception for the new pop-up type shop area is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 12 from 4-7pm and our membership and the public is invited to attend to discover wonderful Made in Oklahoma products and more.

Owned and operated by Brian Ferrell and Brad Holt, Scissortail is dedicated to sharing a community of passionate people who love Oklahoma, its products, and its people and connecting you with the stories behind them. The shop will offer the finest Made In Oklahoma products and gifts inspired by Oklahoma and its people. In addition to Made in Oklahoma products, Scissortail will also carry garden inspired gifts, plant and gardening books and Myriad Botanical Gardens branded items along with cold drinks and snacks.

Become a member of the Gardens to receive 10 percent off all purchases whenever you shop at Scissortail Gifts at Myriad Gardens. A portion of sales goes toward helping support Myriad Botanical Gardens!


GRAND OPENING EVENT: Wednesday, October 12, 4-7pm
Tasting & Book signing with Steve Lackmeyer with his new book: “Images of Modern America: BRICKTOWN”
About the book: Steve Lackmeyer, award winning local history author and columnist, is debuting his seventh book, "Bricktown: Modern Images of America." The book, being released by Arcadia Publishing, includes never before published color photos taken in 1979 at the start of the area's transformation into Oklahoma's premier urban, historic entertainment district and many more images from the past three decades.



The Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the very heart of downtown. A half-acre children’s garden, an off-leash dog park, restaurant space, splash fountains, and paths for walking and jogging provide guests young and old with a place to seek solitude with nature, or seek community and the company of others. Additionally, the Myriad Gardens offers a variety of horticultural education programs for adults and children.

The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory’s unique design has earned attention and praise in the architectural community. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter, and is covered by 3,028 sections of translucent, double-layered acrylic panels. The Conservatory includes 13,000 square feet of plant display area in two distinct climates: the Tropical Wet Zone, which is at the south end and is watered daily; and the Tropical Dry Zone at the north end which receives water from April through September, followed by drought from November through March. Some 2,000 varieties of plants and a 35-foot waterfall round out the spectacular features of the Conservatory.

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From this beautiful morning.

First weekend for Pumpkinville which runs through Oct. 22nd. Absolutely tons of people down there for a Sunday morning.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriadgardens100817a.jpg

Nice picture Pete

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Ice rink opens tomorrow (Monday):

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/rink111017.jpg

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Your photography is great, Pete! My favorite is the second shot.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriadgardens111917.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriad112417b.jpg

I noticed the gardens are decorated nicely for the holidays.

There is even a new light tunnel thing on the main pathway on the southeast corner of the block. The same pathway that has those light-up tiles embedded with the pavers. Some of these tiles have been broken for years, yet they are able to add new holiday light functions? Where are the priorities with fixing such simple things?

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriad112417.jpg

It's likely Downtown OKC that is paying for the Christmas lights. But Downtown OKC wouldn't be able to use its funding to fix pavers and such at MBG.

^^^^^^^^
While the Winter Holidays at the Gardens is a partner event with the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnersip's Downtown in December, I'm pretty sure that DOKC is not involved in funding the MBG effort; instead they only help promote it under their DID umbrella event. I believe that the Gardens lights are a direct sponsorship from OGE. It's possible that I am wrong about this, but didn't want to bother my friends at DOKC with the question, since the REAL point is that OGE is sponsoring a specific event, not paying for MBG upkeep; which is a separately-funded effort of the Myraid Gardens Foundation.

If someone would like to get involved directly in helping fund MBG upkeep and improvements, you can participate in their annual fund here: http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/support/annualfund/ . I'd also expect that they would welcome feedback from the public (you can do that here (http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/contact-us/)) and would probably ESPECIALLY value feedback from members and donors! Wink, wink. ;) :D

The Myriad Gardens is nearing its 30th anniversary last this month.

A little before and after:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriad030218old.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriad030218.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriad050618.jpg

https://newsok.com/article/5598935/carousel-set-to-spin-again-at-myriad-gardens-in-oklahoma-city

I moved a bunch of posts here:

Downtown Ford Site (http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=23785)

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/myriadgardens062318.jpg

I love all the trees. After visiting the southeastern US over the last month, I hope OKC continues to plant more, because we just don't have enough.

What would it take to get something like Tulsa's Up With Trees going here?