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capt_john_97
07-01-2011, 07:36 AM
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12/5/11: $6.5 million building permit for 37,000 square foot office building
11/29/12: $1.4 million permit for new park trails, canopies, amphitheater, and sheds


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Snowman
07-01-2011, 07:24 PM
I remember seeing a presentation like that but it was a while ago...

After a quick search of the citie's open records site the minutes indicate it was the March 22 2011, looks like you might want to skim to the end of the video since it was the last item, if you want to watch it yourself.
http://www.okc.gov/AgendaPub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1290&doctype=MINUTES

Jesseda
07-01-2011, 09:23 PM
So this isnt anything like a real water park, kinda like white water, or splashtown etc, is this just a regular city park pool with some slides like earlywine we are talking about? or a real water theme park?

Thunder
07-01-2011, 09:52 PM
Yeah, I'd like to know just exactly what kind of water park. Just a typical city water park with a slide or two (like MWC) is a waste of money. A real water park that can potentially be better than White Water Bay...bigger...would be worth it, but such close locations between the two could make it really competitive. White Water Bay is crammed in a very tight...limited space (their fault for not buying the land just to the west and now useless buildings took it).

Patrick
07-01-2011, 10:27 PM
Yeah, this is just going to be a city pool with some slides, similar to Pelican Bay in Edmond. We already have an amusement water park: it's called White Water Bay!

metro
07-01-2011, 11:08 PM
He said the budget was half a mil, no way it would be anything more than a city spray grounds and pool for that coin

Reno and Walker
07-02-2011, 12:16 AM
NE OKC ? Why There?

soonerguru
07-02-2011, 12:18 AM
NE OKC ? Why There?

Why not? As far as I know, there aren't any public swimming pools on that side of town. I'm all about more public swimming pools. We only have two in OKC; that is ridiculous for a city this size.

Reno and Walker
07-02-2011, 01:03 AM
Great won't catch me investing in NE OKC

ljbab728
07-02-2011, 01:31 AM
Great won't catch me investing in NE OKC

A city water park isn't really an investment, Reno. It's a quality of life issue and NE OKC deserves that as much as any area.

Architect2010
07-02-2011, 02:32 AM
Why not? As far as I know, there aren't any public swimming pools on that side of town. I'm all about more public swimming pools. We only have two in OKC; that is ridiculous for a city this size.

Umm pretty sure, that this city has been REMOVING pools; so sounds to me they don't really care if there are only 2 pools.

rcjunkie
07-02-2011, 05:16 AM
Why not? As far as I know, there aren't any public swimming pools on that side of town. I'm all about more public swimming pools. We only have two in OKC; that is ridiculous for a city this size.

There are three pools located in NE OKC, 2 outdoor and the only indoor pool operated by the Parks Department.

Only two pools, you need a new information source, theres 7 pools and 16 spraygrounds/splashpads.

capt_john_97
07-02-2011, 08:29 AM
So if I interpret what I heard from that meeting. no money to keep Macklanburg open since it has an operating spray pad. Minnis stays open until they have an operating spraypad. research to open a new family aquatic center which falls in line with a conversation I overheard already....open a family aquatic center on land near the zoo and softball hall of fame. Keep Woodson open as a free pool with the possibility of adding some additional features to make it more attractive to patrons. Leaving the city with 4 operating pools. How can I get my hands on the Aquatics Master Plan that they created however many years ago (6-10yrs) Would this be public record?

soonerguru
07-02-2011, 10:42 AM
There are three pools located in NE OKC, 2 outdoor and the only indoor pool operated by the Parks Department.

Only two pools, you need a new information source, theres 7 pools and 16 spraygrounds/splashpads.

Thanks for the information. You're right, my knowledge of this was obviously skewed.

Reno and Walker
07-02-2011, 07:01 PM
Pools are a huge money pit.. They loose millions of dollars due to staffing and chemicals.. Spray parks are a much better alternative health and economically.

Snowman
07-02-2011, 07:14 PM
Pools are a huge money pit.. They loose millions of dollars due to staffing and chemicals.. Spray parks are a much better alternative health and economically.

They are more economical, but hardly anyone over 10 is going to a spray park unless they are taking a kid their. Swimming is a healthier activity if people were actively using it as a form of exercise, plus given it's low impact can be utilized by a wide age range, a spray park is a better health alternative compared to what just siting around.

Reno and Walker
07-02-2011, 08:33 PM
YES YOU ARE RIGHT, but how many people at a public pool do you see excercise, i.e earlywine, woodson, will rogers, These places are just a nice dumping ground for parents who do not want to watch there kids during the summer.

rcjunkie
07-02-2011, 10:39 PM
YES YOU ARE RIGHT, but how many people at a public pool do you see excercise, i.e earlywine, woodson, will rogers, These places are just a nice dumping ground for parents who do not want to watch there kids during the summer.

So uninformed, don't know where to start. You don't have to exercise, the act of swimming is a good means of exercise.

capt_john_97
07-03-2011, 06:54 AM
I know some people love to shoot down the idea of a pool based on money. By that same argument a park as nothing more than a grassy area with a playground on it is nothing more than a money pit. you have to maintain it so you are paying for mowing and upkeep on the equipment etc., etc. Recreation is about quality of life not making money. Yes Will Rogers and Earlywine pools pay for themselves barely but that isnt the point. The point is offering the kids over 10yrs old something to do besides run through a garden hose. As for exercise I guarantee that the kids I see playing at the pool are exercising. They may not be swimming laps but they are all over that pool. jumping off the diving boards swimming to the side going back and doing it over and over again, not too mention just playing in the pool. they are active the entire time they are there.

rcjunkie
07-03-2011, 08:16 AM
Pools are a huge money pit.. They loose millions of dollars due to staffing and chemicals.. Spray parks are a much better alternative health and economically.

Didn't hear you complain about Project 180 being a money pit, is it becasue it's benefiting property you own. Some may consuder Project 180 a money pit, most of the streets being replaced were OK, but are being ripped up and replaced.

BDK
07-03-2011, 10:40 AM
They are more economical, but hardly anyone over 10 is going to a spray park unless they are taking a kid their. Swimming is a healthier activity if people were actively using it as a form of exercise, plus given it's low impact can be utilized by a wide age range, a spray park is a better health alternative compared to what just siting around.

Can you imagine the reaction if a couple middle aged folks started hanging out at a spray park... :police:

kevinpate
07-03-2011, 12:24 PM
Can you imagine the reaction if a couple middle aged folks started hanging out at a spray park... :police:

They would draw almost as much negative attention as the Westboro folk showing up at a military funeral, perhaps more. And, without the police protection the WBC has.

Reno and Walker
07-03-2011, 09:21 PM
Project 180 almost put me out of business rc.. there was times cars could not get into my business.,, have you ever had that happen to you.. I think not..

ljbab728
07-04-2011, 12:51 AM
Project 180 almost put me out of business rc.. there was times cars could not get into my business.,, have you ever had that happen to you.. I think not..

Does that mean you think Project 180 should not have happened or that you won't benefit in the future?

rcjunkie
07-04-2011, 01:14 AM
Project 180 almost put me out of business rc.. there was times cars could not get into my business.,, have you ever had that happen to you.. I think not..

As a matter of fact I have, I own several peices of rental property (residential and commercial) and I have experienced road construction problems several times. I've had property sit vacant because I couldn't find renters that were able/willing to deal with delays due to ongoing construction. I think so...

ljbab728
07-04-2011, 01:19 AM
As a matter of fact I have, I own several peices of rental property (residential and commercial) and I have experienced road construction problems several times. I've had property sit vacant because I couldn't find renters that were able/willing to deal with delays due to ongoing construction. I think so...

Many businesses suffer from temporary inconvenience and loss of business during construction projects. Reno might want to talk to businesses located along I35 who were affected when it was being it was being expanded from four to six lanes. It's not easy but he will benefit greatly in the long run.

Reno and Walker
07-04-2011, 11:29 AM
rc where are your properties located?

rcjunkie
07-04-2011, 01:50 PM
rc where are your properties located?

Commercial properties between NW 12 and NW 50th along Western, SW 29th between Walker and Agnew, residential proeprties throughout OKC, Moore, Norman, Tuttle and Lake Tenkiller. I have 17 rent houses in the area bounded by Western on the E., Virginia on the W., 10th on the N., and Main on the S.

king183
07-04-2011, 02:32 PM
Do you know why I came to America?

"Public schools, the health care system, giant water parks. The same reason anyone comes to America."

Reno and Walker
07-05-2011, 11:06 PM
Okay RC, now you got my attention,

Steve
07-13-2011, 02:00 PM
Reno, I'm still wanting to meet you in person!

holm1231
11-01-2011, 01:46 PM
I don't know about the water park being built in OKC, but I know ground just broke for a new water park at Andy Aligator's, in between Norman and Moore on Indian Hills Rd. The Norman Transcript stated that an individual donated $4 million, which is just over half the projected cost. The paper also states that this water park will be the largest water themed park in all of Oklahoma and Kansas.

MikeOKC
11-01-2011, 02:55 PM
I don't know about the water park being built in OKC, but I know ground just broke for a new water park at Andy Aligator's, in between Norman and Moore on Indian Hills Rd. The Norman Transcript stated that an individual donated $4 million, which is just over half the projected cost. The paper also states that this water park will be the largest water themed park in all of Oklahoma and Kansas.

http://normantranscript.com/local/x1621539731/Locally-owner-Andy-Alligator-s-Fun-Park-set-to-build-water-park

Pretty impressive for an amusement venue in these economic times. Sounds nice.


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

ljbab728
11-01-2011, 11:34 PM
I don't know about the water park being built in OKC, but I know ground just broke for a new water park at Andy Aligator's, in between Norman and Moore on Indian Hills Rd. The Norman Transcript stated that an individual donated $4 million, which is just over half the projected cost. The paper also states that this water park will be the largest water themed park in all of Oklahoma and Kansas.

For anyone who's interested, there is much more about this here:

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=27347

shavethewhales
11-01-2011, 11:49 PM
I don't know about the water park being built in OKC, but I know ground just broke for a new water park at Andy Aligator's, in between Norman and Moore on Indian Hills Rd. The Norman Transcript stated that an individual donated $4 million, which is just over half the projected cost. The paper also states that this water park will be the largest water themed park in all of Oklahoma and Kansas.

Actually the paper states that it will have the largest aquatic play structure, not that it will be the largest water park in OK and KS. WWB will still be larger by a fair amount. Also, it's a 4.2 million dollar investment, and not funded by any individual donations. The Andy Alligator's park will be a great size for Norman, but it's not quite a regional attraction.

MDot
11-01-2011, 11:50 PM
Actually the paper states that it will have the largest aquatic play structure, not that it will be the largest water park in OK and KS. WWB will still be larger by a fair amount. Also, it's a 4.2 million dollar investment, and not funded by any individual donations. The Andy Alligator's park will be a great size for Norman, but it's not quite a regional attraction.

Would you like to shave my whales?

holm1231
11-04-2011, 03:51 PM
Actually the paper states that it will have the largest aquatic play structure, not that it will be the largest water park in OK and KS. WWB will still be larger by a fair amount. Also, it's a 4.2 million dollar investment, and not funded by any individual donations. The Andy Alligator's park will be a great size for Norman, but it's not quite a regional attraction.

That is not correct!! The paper did not say the largest "play structure," it said the park, as a whole, will be the largest. I have the paper right here, and yes a a local individual did fund the money. he owns a local bank. The video said that the play area is the largest in the state, but the paper doesn't mention a play area at all.

Jesseda
11-05-2011, 02:13 PM
construction pics of the waterpark http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150451085886155&set=a.10150451085751155.426379.72310936154&type=3&theater

mmonroe
11-05-2011, 02:33 PM
Quality of Life.. you may lose out on a pool as far as money goes, but that money is more than made up for when you improve the quality of life, more people want to be here. The more that are here, the more sales tax, etc... more tax income, not an increase in taxes don't get that wrong, but the amount collected is more simply for the fact that there are more people. Imagine if we were double our population size.. we well could be on MAPS5! Imagine that quality of life.

shavethewhales
11-05-2011, 03:04 PM
That is not correct!! The paper did not say the largest "play structure," it said the park, as a whole, will be the largest. I have the paper right here, and yes a a local individual did fund the money. he owns a local bank. The video said that the play area is the largest in the state, but the paper doesn't mention a play area at all.

Hmm, sounds like we may be getting our water parks confused. I thought the online article might be the same as what you were looking at. Besides the Andy Alligator park, I've heard of at least one other small "community water park" being built in the area that would have some sort of assortment of small slides and nick-nacks. It would make much more sense if an individual was contributing to a community park rather than the privately owned Andy Alligators. Never the less, if his $4 million dollar donation was indeed over half the project cost, it would still be no-where near the largest water park in the state. To get bigger than WWB I would think you'd need at least $30-40 million, and you'd have to know how to spend it.

It could also just be a misprint, the local papers hardly even try to get their facts straight anymore.

Could you post a scan/photo of the article?

Dustin
11-05-2011, 03:12 PM
I wish OK could get something like Shlitterbahn... Now thats a waterpark!!

progressiveboy
11-05-2011, 04:40 PM
I wish OK could get something like Shlitterbahn... Now thats a waterpark!! Your absolutely correct! It is a blast!!

metro
11-05-2011, 04:45 PM
I wish OK could get something like Shlitterbahn... Now thats a waterpark!!

This

Pete
12-05-2011, 03:51 PM
$6.5 million building permit for the 37,000 square foot office building today. It will house the Oklahoma City & County Department of Health Regional Center and other services.


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http://www.occhd.org/system/files/1577/original/Site_Plan_compressed.jpg?1309462515

http://www.occhd.org/system/files/1760/original/Sunrise_shovels.jpg?1319652394

Northeast Regional Health and Wellness Campus Signals a New Era in Public Health Improvement

On October 24th, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, County Commission Chairman Willa Johnson, County Commissioner Ray Vaughn and other community leaders joined the Oklahoma City-County Health Department OCCHD and Wellness Now in breaking ground on a new Health and Wellness Campus in NE Oklahoma City.

The project represents far more than a new building that will deliver public health services: it marks a major, innovative shift in approach to improving community health. The Wellness Campus will offer a central location for activities aimed at reducing chronic diseases by focusing on programs that encourage people to become leaner, more active, nutritionally aware and health conscious.

“The Health and Wellness Campus has the potential to become a national model for community health improvement,” says OCCHD director Gary Cox. “This will be a center where people will find services to address their current health needs, as well as education and activities that can help to prevent the chronic diseases that have plagued our community.”

Obesity and tobacco use in Oklahoma top the list of contributors to poor health status. Oklahomans suffer some of the highest rates of diabetes and heart disease in the nation as a result. “With help from our partners, we’ll be concentrating on those factors, as well as child and senior health,” Cox says.

The 54 acre Wellness Campus will include clinical services provided by OU Medical Center. The concept will merge primary care with public health and education programs. The Police Athletic League will offer after-school programs for children. The Areawide Aging Agency will provide health and longevity activities for seniors. A community kitchen will be available for cooking and nutrition classes.

Community gardens will be designed to educate children and adults about the value of fresh, local produce and good nutrition. Walking trails around the perimeter of the property along the Deep Fork River will eventually link with Oklahoma City’s master trails network. Youth sports fields are also planned. OCCHD expects to complete initial construction by the fall of 2012.

Pete
12-05-2011, 04:02 PM
More renderings:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/occhp1.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/occhp2.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/occhp3.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/occhp4.jpg

MDot
12-05-2011, 04:07 PM
That first rendering makes it look like it's in the middle of nowhere. LOL

metro
12-05-2011, 04:21 PM
Location?

Pete
12-05-2011, 04:23 PM
NE 63rd just north of Remington Park on a beautiful piece of property that will ultimately have all types of trails and other recreation activities:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/occhp5.jpg

MDot
12-05-2011, 04:40 PM
Oh wow. I didn't realize it was in that area and that area has a bright future. Now I like this development even more.

Skyline
12-05-2011, 10:14 PM
Looks like Core to Shore to me.

MDot
12-05-2011, 10:23 PM
Looks like Core to Shore to me.

What looks like C2S exactly? LOL

BoulderSooner
12-06-2011, 07:41 AM
that would be the perfect spot for a legit casino

Spartan
12-06-2011, 11:22 PM
that would be the perfect spot for a legit casino

Ha, funny you should say...

bombermwc
12-07-2011, 07:43 AM
Yeah folks it's right next to Remington Park...44/35...hello. So NOT C2S and next door to a casino!

Spartan
12-08-2011, 12:27 AM
Yeah folks it's right next to Remington Park...44/35...hello. So NOT C2S and next door to a casino!

I think all the irony in a couple of posts just went right over you.

ljbab728
12-08-2011, 12:57 AM
I think all the irony in a couple of posts just went right over you.

Yup, right over bomber's head.

Doug Loudenback
12-08-2011, 04:59 AM
It continues to amaze me that some posters prefer to make personal/ego points rather than to discuss the issues involved in a substantive and meaningful way. There sometimes seems to be a "pump me up" (because I obviously know what I'm talking about) which is often combined with a "put you down" (because you obviously don't) sort of mentality. Just an observation.

ljbab728
12-08-2011, 11:16 PM
It continues to amaze me that some posters prefer to make personal/ego points rather than to discuss the issues involved in a substantive and meaningful way. There sometimes seems to be a "pump me up" (because I obviously know what I'm talking about) which is often combined with a "put you down" (because you obviously don't) sort of mentality. Just an observation.

Doug, I understand what you're saying, but I don't think it's unfair to point out when a poster has misunderstood what someone else has posted. That has nothing to do with ego. Perhaps the wording could have better though. Just an observation.

Spartan
12-12-2011, 08:16 PM
It continues to amaze me that some posters prefer to make personal/ego points rather than to discuss the issues involved in a substantive and meaningful way. There sometimes seems to be a "pump me up" (because I obviously know what I'm talking about) which is often combined with a "put you down" (because you obviously don't) sort of mentality. Just an observation.

Mea culpa Doug. I just enjoyed reading through the first few posts because a few posters showed a good, intelligent use of irony (I felt like ljbab's "right over bomber's head" had clever undertones, too. Let's all be more intelligent and clever and lighten up, and we'll all have more fun on here.

After reading bomber's post, I felt like it was a shame that somebody missed out on the joke, especially because I'm pretty sure bomber was on these forums back when that casino project first broke.

BoulderSooner
12-13-2011, 08:32 AM
that casino project was much further north .. between britton and wilshire ..

http://newsok.com/article/3170981/1195503905