You never jumped off the canal taxi while it is turning around and sprinted across I-40?

Your life must be boring.You just gave me new idea for a Youtube video, I can see the tittle being called, "OKC'S Guide to Being a Successful Pedestrian" ;)

You never jumped off the canal taxi while it is turning around and sprinted across I-40?

Your life must be boring.

Lol, or you could be parked in that lot and take your car drive over. This kind of defeats the purpose of a water taxi though.

A few pictures here from Sunday evening:

Notice on the east side of the river extension under I-40 is the reinforced steel they're laying for concrete sidewalk work.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8653419713_ca2bf19dbc_h.jpg

A wider view.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8654523712_49bfb05f2b_b.jpg

What this concrete item is, I do not know. Snowman??
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8653420975_b6cbcdf9a1_b.jpg

Its part of the sewer system. There is a line directly below that drains into the river canel through an opening in the wall. They will probably put a top with a manhole over that.

For some reason I can't post direct links to my flickr account anymore so that's it for the night....

Its part of the sewer system. There is a line directly below that drains into the river canel through an opening in the wall. They will probably put a top with a manhole over that.

Did you mean the storm water system? It wouldn't seem correct to have untreated sewer dumping into the river.

Did you mean the storm water system? It wouldn't seem correct to have untreated sewer dumping into the river.

Yes, lol. I think the term "sewer" is still correct in this case? There are just two kinds of sewers.

Yes, lots of people call the storm sewer just "sewer".

Obviously, it's completely separate from the waste lines out of homes and businesses.

Storm Sewer/Sanitary Sewer

:) It always helps to have the nomenclature down.

Nice aerial view of the river front and the CoreToShore area:

http://www.deeyung.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/G0011083.jpg

Source: PHOTOS > Downtown OKC | Deeyung Entertainment (http://www.deeyung.com/698)

I wonder how long its going to take for them to finish the bridge connection over the river boat inlet by Chesapeake Boathouse.

I wonder how long its going to take for them to finish the bridge connection over the river boat inlet by Chesapeake Boathouse.

Since no one is on here anymore, I answered my own question by going down to the Robinson Street Landing and biking along the river today. I rode east toward the Chesapeake Boathouse and saw where the bridge I was talking about does have its concrete sidewalk connector on its west end poured and hardened, but the bridge has yet to be poured as well as the east end. I continued down toward where the inlet goes under I-40 (had to ride my bike over some random plywood to the end of the sidewalk) and walked on foot to the corner and took this pic:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/8850267496_ca1471036a_b.jpg

I then went back west and rode only to Agnew, where I stopped beneath the bridge to drink water and rest in the shade. I snapped this pic looking back toward the city:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/8850283572_24192fb8cb_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/8850267496_ca1471036a_b.jpg



Are those electrical conduits sticking out of the ground. Could be a really nice lighting feature.

Are those electrical conduits sticking out of the ground. Could be a really nice lighting feature.

The last I heard the lighting was planed to be on hung either off the wall and/or bridge but at points they did talk about having some from the ground. Though unless they found some funds elsewhere or some other parts came in under the expected bid, it had sounded like any lights independent of the wall/bridge were not going to be done.

CSN and OKC Boathouse District Announce Partnership | NBC Sports Pressbox (http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2013/05/28/csn-and-okc-boathouse-district-announce-partnership)

That's Comcast SportsNet Houston (CSN).



CSN will become the TV home of Oklahoma river sports, with the most in-depth coverage of the largest number
of rowing/canoeing/kayaking events in the region.

The network’s coverage will include reports, highlights and interview segments of many of the Boathouse District’s
premier events on SportsTalk Live (M-F, 5 p.m.) and SportsNet Central (M-F, 6 p.m., 10 p.m., midnight; Weekends
at 10 p.m. and midnight).


Sounds like a good thing.

OKC Riversport has put out a slick promo video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNjm9EqNyOk

A video to give one a virtual tour of the zip lines and the new sky slide:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atO6BkHlASc

That slide is like a gigantic krazy straw.

Holy vertigo!!

Looks awesome, though.

Yeah, the part where he walks right up to the edge of the beam made my spine tingle just a little.

Which is ridiculous, because I know that I'm only watching a video. But parts of the central nervous system are not as clever as the brain and just react instinctively anyway.

It's nice that the sliders get a butt-saving cushion to ride on. :)

Please enjoy my commentary. Feel free to share this with the City of OKC if you know how to grab their attention since I assume they're the ones that are paying for this, meaning we citizens are paying for this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzJu1CoMp00

Did you report it to the city?

A) sprinklers break like that all the time, especially in construction areas, but also just because they break. It is not at all uncommon and sprinklers are not generally monitored 24-7 by maintenance staff so this easily could've gone unnoticed for a few days.

B) that isn't a new sprinkler system, it's been there as long as I've been walking the trails.

Instead of wasting your time, making an overly dramatic cell phone video about how it bothers you, try actually doing something productive to get it fixed...like reporting it to the city. You almost sound like that idiot that ran around Norman making videos complaining about OU, calling David Boren a fathead. Sorry, but if it annoys you that much, quit complaining and do something about it.

Did you report it to the city?

It was today after 5PM and, for that matter, I'm sure the city is not open on Sunday.

For most instances when you want to bring an issue to the City's attention but are unsure to whom your comments should be directed:

Oklahoma City Action Center: (405) 297-2535 action.center@okc.gov or to submit an action request online click here (https://www.okc.gov/action/Complaint.html).

In this case, since you know this is an area maintained by the Parks Department, the best place to go is:

Oklahoma City Department of Parks and Recreation Grounds Management: (405) 297-2356

Parks actually does a very good job maintaining many thousands of acres citywide with limited resources that are seemingly the first to be cut anytime the City has a budget hiccup. They will be appreciative and responsive to any reports regarding infrastructure or maintenance problems you might run across, and also are always willing to listen to (constructive) criticism.

It was today after 5PM and, for that matter, I'm sure the city is not open on Sunday.
In that case you might try sending a tweet to @cityofokc assuming you're on Twitter. They have responded to someone there within the past hour, after 10 PM on a Sunday night. The City is pretty responsive, if you give them a chance to be.

How long have the sprinklers been there? I only wonder cause, like building the new west bound Robinson exit ramp on the old Crosstown two years before it was to be removed, building new sidewalks and then ripping them out three years later, this city loves to spend money on things that it is soon enough going to be ripping out once again. Sounds like we need some new planners with foresight. Please remember, that these are observations and not gripes.

And no, I did not know it was an area maintained by the Parks Department, so please don't put words in my mouth.

In that case you might try sending a tweet to @cityofokc assuming you're on Twitter. They have responded to someone there within the past hour, after 10 PM on a Sunday night. The City is pretty responsive, if you give them a chance to be.

I don't know how to use Twitter and once again, I've never not thought the city departments were awesome. Don't make an ass out of yourself by assuming you think you know me. Thanks.

Wow.

Wow.

I know, right?

I had to email them cause there's really not an intersection or street address to describe where the location is at. Thank you to all for the wonderful backhanded suggestions to fix the situation. Have a wonderful night.

How long have the sprinklers been there? I only wonder cause, like building the new west bound Robinson exit ramp on the old Crosstown two years before it was to be removed, building new sidewalks and then ripping them out three years later, this city loves to spend money on things that it is soon enough going to be ripping out once again. Sounds like we need some new planners with foresight. Please remember, that these are observations and not gripes.

And no, I did not know it was an area maintained by the Parks Department, so please don't put words in my mouth.

I think the sprinklers were put in somewhere between 12 to 18 months ago. They had some signs that they draw water from the river so it does not waste city water. Given how much fertilizer runs off from upstream it probably helps the grass grow better. It looks like this was shot near one of the new light poles for the stadium lighting, the ground near that should not have any work around it when the Whitewater park is constructed so it is pretty unlikely they will be ripped out any time soon.

The cost of watering and mowing I think are done by the Boathouse Foundation. Though the material repairs may get more complicated because it is all city property, it will likely need some approval process even if the Boathouse Foundation pays for the fix. Given how close it is to the pole, it was almost certainly damaged by the footing construction, institutionalization or connection to power of the pole so there may be additional delays due to liability or insurance claims.


I had to email them cause there's really not an intersection or street address to describe where the location is at. ...

While probably not the most help while driving, in the video that looks like the marker to indicate you have 500 meters left in the course directly across the river

Hey, I was trying to give you honest help, since you asked for it. Spent (an admittedly small but still valuable to me) part of my evening going out and researching the numbers and contacts for you. It was sincere. I said "you know it's Parks" and just as easily could have said "we know it's Parks." It's a common phrase, and there was nothing personal, and nothing backhanded. Just assuming most folks who post on here know the river and trails are maintained by Parks. I suggested Twitter because these days a high percentage of people use the platform. Not an unusual suggestion. You then come at me like a buzz saw, name-calling, the whole ball of wax. Meanwhile, a completely DIFFERENT poster suggests "you almost sound like that idiot..." and you say nothing. Did you confuse the both of us? I guess I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt...or maybe you should consider anger management classes.

Hey, I was trying to give you honest help, since you asked for it. Spent (an admittedly small but still valuable to me) part of my evening going out and researching the numbers and contacts for you. It was sincere. I said "you know it's Parks" and just as easily could have said "we know it's Parks." It's a common phrase, and there was nothing personal, and nothing backhanded. Just assuming most folks who post on here know the river and trails are maintained by Parks. I suggested Twitter because these days a high percentage of people use the platform. Not an unusual suggestion. You then come at me like a buzz saw, name-calling, the whole ball of wax. Meanwhile, a completely DIFFERENT poster suggests "you almost sound like that idiot..." and you say nothing. Did you confuse the both of us? I guess I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt...or maybe you should consider anger management classes.

Chin up, boss, I appreciate your efforts...

No, I actually sent a personal message and it has been resolved. I don't see any name calling above. Everyone is an ass at least once in their life, lol, I know I've been that so I'm sorry if you took that personally. Thank you for the information. Like I said, I've sent them an email because the form link doesn't work with regard to them wanting an address or intersection. With regard to anger management, I'm fine. Sunday's are my day off and one that I thoroughly enjoy and I'm not stressing either so I'm going to chalk it up to one big mix up. My apologies for me being an ass.

I don't know how to use Twitter and once again, I've never not thought the city departments were awesome. Don't make an ass out of yourself by assuming you think you know me. Thanks.

Uncalled for

Benefit of the doubt. It's all good. Have a good night.

Uncalled for

See post beforehand.

Benefit of the doubt. It's all good. Have a good night.

You too Urban :Smiley063

See post beforehand.

Sorry... we posted at (almost) the same time...

LOL you have a good night too Fantastic.

NewsOK Videos (http://newsok.com/okc-boathouse-district-reaching-for-the-sky/multimedia/video/2499048544001)

NewsOK Videos (http://newsok.com/okc-boathouse-district-reaching-for-the-sky/multimedia/video/2499048544001)

Even the kids' features look like fun. Darn my age.

Oklahoma River 2003-2012 | News OK (http://newsok.com/oklahoma-river-2003-2012/article/3852599)

If you use Google Earth and click View and Historical Imagery you can see a May 21 post-tornado view and also the latest view of downtown.

Google Earth (http://www.google.com/earth/explore/showcase/historical.html)

Yep...I mentioned that in the Google Maps thread at the beginning of June ;-)

And if everyone didn't happen to see that thread? *wink*

Wink if you'd be happy to provide a link to the post that was made back on June 6th (#18 in the thread):

http://www.okctalk.com/current-events-open-topic/25041-google-maps-update.html#post651706

;-) <----that's me winking.

I know you're busy Will. I was just pointing it out. I do love History Mode on Google Earth, though!

Maps 3 Lighting Ceremony « Oklahoma River Events (http://oklahomariverevents.org/stars-and-stripes-river-festival/lighting-ceremony)

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/3857471

Nice summary from Steve's article...

Wasn't the grandstand part of MAPS 3 as well? And has the windscreen been installed?



To date, investment just along the boathouse and river sports segment of the river south of Bricktown has totaled $100 million. That figure is set to at least double in the near future with these projects:

• Construction of the $35 million Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking Center, one of several improvements approved by voters as part of MAPS 3, is set to begin this winter.

• The Sky Trail, while operational and impressive to visitors, is far from finished. An extended pavilion with a possible spraygrounds and surfing pool remain to be built before the venue is finished.

• Stadium-style lighting along the rowing course, also part of MAPS 3, will be lit up this weekend, with future MAPS 3 improvements, including a south shore grandstands and wind-screening to follow.

• Construction of a river inlet that will extend the waterway under the new I-40 and connect people to the southern end of the Bricktown Canal either by foot or boat is set to be finished this summer.

• Construction is set to begin next year on the CHK Central Boathouse, which will host the University of Central Oklahoma's women's rowing team and will include a live music venue, outdoor performance stage and art gallery.

• Design work is underway for a University of Oklahoma boathouse. Further details about the project have yet to be announced.

• Boathouse foundation officials and other Oklahoma River promoters hope that a funding resolution for completion of the American Indian Cultural Center at the east gateway to the waterway at Eastern Avenue will be approved by legislators early next year.

I thought OU decided to build their boat house down in Norman?

Just to add...the river development and master plan is awesome :). I'm thrilled my office is moving later this year down Central to south where I can enjoy this stuff more often.

I thought OU decided to build their boat house down in Norman?

Just to add...the river development and master plan is awesome :). I'm thrilled my office is moving later this year down Central to south where I can enjoy this stuff more often.

What they are building in Norman is a gym on campus specifically for the rowers, for training that does not require being at a body of water.

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/3857471

Can't read that article -- subscriber access only.

However, I did find that I could view the photo gallery that accompanies the article here:

Article Photos: River Attraction: Oklahoma River is becoming a big draw for Oklahoma City Gallery (http://newsok.com/gallery/articleid/3857471/1/pictures)

What they are building in Norman is a gym on campus specifically for the rowers, for training that does not require being at a body of water.

thanks for the clarification Snowman

The first event with the new lights was this weekend
http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/785981936.jpg?1372562138

Slightly blurry view from the starting line
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BN-uqhtCQAAcRz6.jpg:large

Love how the Skytrail tower is lit up in LED.

Does the river have any effect on the sinkhole under I-40 in the South bound lanes of May Avenue?

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/9169644545_cea527c40a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/9169644545/)
SandRidge Energy Stars and Stripes Regatta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/9169644545/) by lazio85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77483833@N04/), on Flickr

The only rowing venue of its kind in the world, and a great boost to our civic pride!